How to Measure for Knee Sleeves for CrossFit and Weightlifting - Sizing Guide

How to Measure for Knee Sleeves for CrossFit and Weightlifting

Knee sleeves are an essential piece of an athlete’s tool kit.  When we’re maxing out a new back squat PR or pushing ourselves to an all-time best Fran time, you want to be able to rely on your gear. 

When it comes to choosing the right knee sleeves; you want a pair that provides ample support without cutting off circulation or sliding down your leg. 

No worries, we’ve got you covered!

Check out our easy 4-step guide to finding the right fit for you. 

Easy 4-Steps to Measure for Knee Sleeves

1.      Grab measuring tape

Something flexible that measures in inches or cm and can easily wrap around your leg. 

2.      Bend leg at a 30° angle

Knee sleeves are designed to fit your leg while standing straight and at the bottom of a squat.  Measure your leg size somewhere in between – at about a 30° degree angle.

3.      Measure leg circumference from about 4” below kneecap

Knee sleeves are designed to contour the knee joint and surrounding calf, quad, and hamstring muscles.  To get the best measurement, you’ll want to measure the circumference at the top of your calf.  That’s about 4” below the midpoint of your kneecap. 

4.      Reference knee sleeve size charts

We partnered with Rehband and RockTape – two of the top knee sleeve brands – to create some easily-read size charts.  Whether you’d like 5mm or 7mm, you take the same knee sleeve measurement.

How to Measure for Knee Sleeves Dual RockTape Assassins

How to Measure for Knee Sleeves Dual Rehband RX Knee Sleeves

What If I’m Between Knee Sleeve Sizes?

When people are between sizes, most prefer to grab one size down.  Knee sleeves always start out tighter but loosen up with use according to your size.  When measuring for knee sleeves, it’s always best to err on the side of going down a size, to ensure good support during heavy lifts and long WODs.

Should I choose 5mm or 7mm?

Knee sleeves are available in two thickness options – 5mm and 7mm.    

Each is designed for a different purpose:

  • 5mm – provides support while maintaining agility for WODs and metcons
  • 7mm – heavier protection for shorter, heavier lifting

If your primary goal is protecting your joints while pushing for heavy Olympic lift PRs, the 7mm might be your best choice.   5mm knee sleeves are a thinner material best designed for metcons and dynamic movements.  If you want to add some knee stability while focusing on your daily WOD, 5mm is the way to go.

Still Not Sure?

Maybe your measurement is between sizes, or you’re not sure to pick 5mm or 7mm. 

Share your measurement and reasons for looking at knee sleeves in the comments below! 

Let us and the fitness community give you a hand! (or a knee?)

 


WOD Fever

Motivation. Information. Preparation.

We want to make every WOD your best WOD.  

WOD Fever represents CrossFit athletes, weightlifters, bodybuilders, and anyone who has a "workout of the day".  Join our community and follow us for more WOD BOD Interviews, fitness news, training tips, and deals on gear.  


Liquid error (sections/article-template line 48): Could not find asset snippets/relatedblogs.liquid

5220 comments

  • https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/1
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/2
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/3
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/4
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/5
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/6
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/7
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/8
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/9
    https://github.com/KINOXX9/MODXML/discussions/10
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/1
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/2
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/3
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/4
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/5
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/6
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/7
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/8
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/9
    https://github.com/KINOXDE/MODXML/discussions/10
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/1
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/2
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/3
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/4
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/5
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/6
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/7
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/8
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/9
    https://github.com/UUPSSYA/MODXML/discussions/10
    https://hype.co/alterweibermannthelastdance https://hype.co/filmalterweibermannganzerfilm
    https://hype.co/alterweibermann-ganzer-film https://hype.co/kinoxdervierermannthelast
    https://hype.co/film-dervierer-ganzer-film https://hype.co/streamcloudderviererganzerfilm
    https://hype.co/kinoxvaiana2ganzer-deutsch https://hype.co/film-vaiana2-ganzer-film
    https://hype.co/@streamcloud-vaiana2ganzerfilm

    vhkxfklxf
  • https://tinhte.vn/profile/terrifier-3-caly-film-dubbing-pl.3150819/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/terrifier-3-caly-film-4k-uhd.3150828/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-polsku-terrifier-3-caly-film.3150837/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/vider-terrifier-3-caly-film-2024-za-darmo.3150846/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/cda-terrifier-3-2024-caly-film-za-darmo.3150863/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/terrifier-3-caly-film-dubbing-pl.3150882/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/terrifier-3-caly-filmy-4k-uhd.3150889/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-polsku-terrifier-3-caly-film.3150893/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/vider-terrifier-3-caly-film-2024-za-darmo.3150908/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/cda-terrifier-3-2024-caly-film-za-darmo.3150917/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/wicked-caly-film-dubbing-pl.3150927/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/wicked-caly-filmy-4k-uhd.3150945/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/vider-wicked-caly-film-2024-za-darmo.3150957/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/cda-wicked-2024-caly-film-za-darmo.3150965/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/wicked-caly-film-dubbing-pl.3150976/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/wicked-caly-filmy-4k-uhd.3150990/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-polsku-wicked-caly-film.3150997/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/vider-wicked-caly-film-2024-za-darmo-po-cda.3151003/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/cda-wicked-2024-caly-film-za-darmo.3151010/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-polsku-wicked-caly-film-za-darmo.3151015/

    akuakuu
  • https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kuAvbvSAI1k
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kuAvbvSAI1k?csr
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/pVrdkkx-pZw
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vpOTKV49kzg
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/gaaPB9jT3r0
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/s93IJnnMAGU
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/j84ehlwGBtA
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mKeeqnij1NI
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/o_mwY_i8psA
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/i7jIyJ2Lsng
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/i98XpQLNvug
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/sRKcCxXnCxY
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/nCcUw_fXv1U
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mvLbFc2yY1M
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/gyhhDDfcVt8
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kZsWXVjzrtU
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kavA_mqjnAI
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/sE4YBNKRhjs
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tcNGWRagZhc
    https://github.com/h-r-t-f-ms-vf
    https://github.com/h-r-t-f-ms-vf
    https://github.com/g-d-tor-f-ms-fr
    https://github.com/g-d-tor-f-ms-fr?gfd
    https://bento.me/vgladiatorees
    https://bento.me/vvggravdsgas
    https://bento.me/arcanefresss
    https://bento.me/clasificadadder
    https://bento.me/dethe-apprenticed
    https://bento.me/alien-romulusdd
    https://bento.me/kevin-allein-zu-hausdd
    https://bento.me/germany-shoreddw
    https://bento.me/drachenzahmen-leicht-gemachtd
    https://bento.me/wickeddde
    https://bento.me/woodwalkersddf
    https://bento.me/dmehr-denn-jedd
    https://bento.me/dlast-christmas
    https://bento.me/vaiana-2sddsa
    https://bento.me/gtmaxdde
    https://bento.me/wickedddse
    https://bento.me/wickedddftr
    https://bento.me/red-oneddbr
    https://bento.me/bgladiador-2
    https://bento.me/os-segredos-de-chinatown
    https://bento.me/duna-profecia
    https://bento.me/gladiatorhhu
    https://bento.me/frredoned
    https://bento.me/wickedffrf
    https://bento.me/the-spy-codedder
    https://bento.me/spider-man-no-way-homefr
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/icf1FOTRZOs
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/oj5vAQJBUHU
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/iQXVIRO6374
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tvZpMyaBFxI
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mUAHe1uX5Cs
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lIoOHueUUNY
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/uxXrIbIjcHU
    https://etextpad.com/embed/75b19vxxct
    https://paste.feed-the-beast.com/view/raw/133a9dd3
    https://jsfiddle.net/93qpmbcu/
    https://ideone.com/embed/McUnR1

    fareawrw
  • https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kuAvbvSAI1k
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kuAvbvSAI1k?csr
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/pVrdkkx-pZw
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vpOTKV49kzg
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/gaaPB9jT3r0
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/s93IJnnMAGU
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/j84ehlwGBtA
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mKeeqnij1NI
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/o_mwY_i8psA
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/i7jIyJ2Lsng
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/i98XpQLNvug
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/sRKcCxXnCxY
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/nCcUw_fXv1U
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mvLbFc2yY1M
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/gyhhDDfcVt8
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kZsWXVjzrtU
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kavA_mqjnAI
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/sE4YBNKRhjs
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tcNGWRagZhc
    https://github.com/h-r-t-f-ms-vf
    https://github.com/h-r-t-f-ms-vf
    https://github.com/g-d-tor-f-ms-fr
    https://github.com/g-d-tor-f-ms-fr?gfd
    https://bento.me/vgladiatorees
    https://bento.me/vvggravdsgas
    https://bento.me/arcanefresss
    https://bento.me/clasificadadder
    https://bento.me/dethe-apprenticed
    https://bento.me/alien-romulusdd
    https://bento.me/kevin-allein-zu-hausdd
    https://bento.me/germany-shoreddw
    https://bento.me/drachenzahmen-leicht-gemachtd
    https://bento.me/wickeddde
    https://bento.me/woodwalkersddf
    https://bento.me/dmehr-denn-jedd
    https://bento.me/dlast-christmas
    https://bento.me/vaiana-2sddsa
    https://bento.me/gtmaxdde
    https://bento.me/wickedddse
    https://bento.me/wickedddftr
    https://bento.me/red-oneddbr
    https://bento.me/bgladiador-2
    https://bento.me/os-segredos-de-chinatown
    https://bento.me/duna-profecia
    https://bento.me/gladiatorhhu
    https://bento.me/frredoned
    https://bento.me/wickedffrf
    https://bento.me/the-spy-codedder
    https://bento.me/spider-man-no-way-homefr
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/icf1FOTRZOs
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/oj5vAQJBUHU
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/iQXVIRO6374
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tvZpMyaBFxI
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mUAHe1uX5Cs
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lIoOHueUUNY
    https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/uxXrIbIjcHU
    https://etextpad.com/embed/75b19vxxct
    https://paste.feed-the-beast.com/view/raw/133a9dd3
    https://jsfiddle.net/93qpmbcu/
    https://ideone.com/embed/McUnR1

    wwdasd
  • https://tinhte.vn/profile/a-contre-sens-2-film-complet-en-streaming-vf-c.3149900/
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2-voir-lefilm
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2vo-streaming-en-vf-fr
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2-ou-regarder-le-film
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2film-complet
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2-en-ligne
    https://bento.me/vaiana-2-en-ligne
    https://bento.me/en-ligne-vaiana-2-vf
    https://bento.me/streaming-vaiana-2-en-vf-2024
    https://bento.me/vaiana-2-sub-france
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/voir-vaiana-2-streaming-vf-gratuitement.3150179/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/films-voir-vaiana-2-streaming-complet.3150192/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/vor-fim-vaiana-2-steamng-vf-fr.3150206/
    https://bento.me/disney-vaiana-2-voir-le-film-fr
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/vor-le-fim-le-panache-steamng-vf.3150263/
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SZFynYWt1NXVOHkawkVaY
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zCraFw0yJ7LDmj1qyOeJ8
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PGPMFEZnmBMmWxxkXYkPK
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0eK1mFuNr6FEcavMEnzkUd
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pMBWPTY26li8CMZAiOi30https://tinhte.vn/profile/a-contre-sens-2-film-complet-en-streaming-vf-c.3149900/
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2-voir-lefilm
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2vo-streaming-en-vf-fr
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2-ou-regarder-le-film
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2film-complet
    https://bento.me/a-contre-sens-2-en-ligne
    https://bento.me/vaiana-2-en-ligne
    https://bento.me/en-ligne-vaiana-2-vf
    https://bento.me/streaming-vaiana-2-en-vf-2024
    https://bento.me/vaiana-2-sub-france
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/voir-vaiana-2-streaming-vf-gratuitement.3150179/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/films-voir-vaiana-2-streaming-complet.3150192/
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/vor-fim-vaiana-2-steamng-vf-fr.3150206/
    https://bento.me/disney-vaiana-2-voir-le-film-fr
    https://tinhte.vn/profile/vor-le-fim-le-panache-steamng-vf.3150263/
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SZFynYWt1NXVOHkawkVaY
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zCraFw0yJ7LDmj1qyOeJ8
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PGPMFEZnmBMmWxxkXYkPK
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0eK1mFuNr6FEcavMEnzkUd
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pMBWPTY26li8CMZAiOi30

    courtenay

Leave a comment