Tommy Kono is a former Olympic Gold Medal winner in OlympicWeightlifting. He developed these bands after suffering a knee injury in preparation for the World Championships. These are called TK kneesleeves, Tommy Kono Knee bands, and TK Knee Bands. They are all the same product.
Listing Author: Steven Morri is a Personal Trainer and Strength Coach in the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas and owner of UWA Fitness. You can learn more about his methods and services at www.UWAFitness.com, and www.explosivefootballtraining.com. See Steven's Sports Medicine bio.
Great Power Lifting Knee Support by Providing Stability and Improved Circulation
Tommy Kono Knee BandsWith weight lifting knee bands, you want sweaty, hot knees to prevent injury. The author of this review, Steven Morris, is a personal trainer who started using Tommy Kono knee sleeves to protect his knee from a repeat MCL injury. |
These specially developed knee bands are not your typical knee sleeves, knee supporters or knee braces. When you wear them, you know you have something that will protect your knees from injuries.
After you have used them in your training and remove them, your knees will feel as if they are well lubricated and feel like new. Your knees will actually be sweating. Because of their special elastic quality, the Regular size will accommodate knees of athletes that weigh 130 lb. to 250 lb. Large size is recommended for those weighing over 250 lb. or for those who have exceptionally large knees.
The T. K. Knee Bands can help you prevent knee injury when weight lifting.
The T. K. Knee Bands were created for the purpose of offering support, stability and warmth to the knees. It should be worn anytime the knees are vigorously used. You will gain confidence in the knowledge that you are taking precaution in protecting this vulnerable, most important joint.
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Do not wait until you have injured your knee to wear the T. K. Knee Bands.
 Power lifting can be brutal on the knees. TK Knee Sleeves  |
Prevent knee injury with TK knee bands. If you have only one bad knee, you should still wear them on both knees. This is the reason a pair is in each package and not sold individually.
The original T. K. Knee Bands were made in 1964. With modern 21st century technologies added, the best quality of materials are used in making the T. K. Knee Bands.
Once you wear them, I doubt if you will want to exercise your legs without them. If you are into weightlifting, you will feel more confident with them on. The purchase of the T. K. Knee Bands could very well be the wisest investment you ever made in quality wear for your training.
Please note: T.K. Knee Bands are not a substitute for a post-operative knee brace.
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