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Put a stiff knee sleeve next to a standard one and the difference is immediately obvious. But understanding which one is right for your training goes deeper than just how...

Squats, deadlifts and Olympic lifting all load the knee differently - and the best knee support for each movement reflects those differences. Here is a movement-by-movement breakdown of what works,...

Most athletes obsess over their training. Fewer pay attention to what happens during the eight hours they spend asleep. Here is why the way you breathe at night has a...

CrossFit places unique demands on the knee. In a single session you might squat heavy, run, jump, lunge and cycle - all in the same hour. That variety is what...

Powerlifting places more demand on the knee than almost any other sport. The right knee support can make a meaningful difference to performance, joint health and training longevity - but...

Patellar tendinopathy is one of the most common overuse injuries in sport - and one of the most frustrating to manage. It rarely forces you to stop training entirely, but...

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Every Mammal Strength order over £40 ships free - dispatched quickly from the UK. Here is how to make the most of your order, what to consider adding to your...

Most strength equipment brands offer no warranty on their knee sleeves. We offer 12 months on every single one we make. Here is why - and what it actually means...

Lifting straps are one of those pieces of equipment where the difference between a good pair and a bad pair is immediately obvious under load. Here is why leather outperforms...

Nasal tape is simple - but getting the most out of it from the start makes a real difference to your experience. Here is everything you need to know to...

Nasal tape for sleep has moved from fringe biohacking to mainstream wellness conversation in a short space of time. Athletes, coaches and sleep researchers are paying attention. But does the...

Patella straps are one of the most effective and most underused pieces of knee support available. If you experience knee discomfort during running, jumping or training but do not want...

Thermal knee sleeves and neoprene lifting sleeves look similar but are built for completely different purposes. If you are running, hiking or training across long endurance sessions, a neoprene sleeve...

Wrist wraps provide external support and limit the degree of wrist extension possible during pressing movements. For athletes experiencing wrist pain during bench press or overhead work, wraps can reduce...

Elbow sleeves are one of the most commonly overlooked pieces of equipment in strength training. Most lifters have heard of knee sleeves but have never seriously considered protecting the elbow...

Walk into any gym and you will see experienced lifters with belts, wraps, sleeves and straps covering every joint. As a beginner it is tempting to kit yourself out the...

Not all knee sleeves are built to handle heavy squats. Here is what separates a sleeve that actually performs under load from one that just looks the part - and...