I never said they do not add lbs to you squat, obviously they do. I said they should be considered raw. I feel for the good of the sport, and to make "raw" lifting more appealing, wraps should be...
Is the LOL an automatic default to "oh crap I do not know what to say!" Of course you have spoken with people that think knee wraps are not raw. Just as I have spoken with people that think they...
I see your point. I do think it ironic that the IPA, a fed that allows half squats to be passed, doesn't allow knee wraps. Raw lifitng has appeal but will not take off if wraps are not allowed. Look...
Dude were do you come off with this attitude? This is a legit discussion. Many, many quality lifters believe wraps should be considered raw. To just arrogantly dismiss their opinion is short sighted...
I think it is a matter of symantics. I wouldn't say they give me "pop" but I do get a few pounds of carryover compared to a totally raw squat. Probably 15-20lbs. Nothing like a good wrap. Anything...
Would pass IPF/USAPL, might pass USPF or AAU, probably wouldn't pass ADAU or NASA; Their judging is so strict it is almost unfair. But you ask about the IPF and yes it would pass with flying colors....
I probaby would consider it raw but it isn't my decision. The fed he posted the total does not allow knee wraps in their raw division. Once you wrap your knees it differs to whatever the fed is in...
