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Strong sleeves vs Rehband 7790

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jul 22, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Strong sleeves vs Rehband 7790

This is a comparison between the Strong sleeves and the Rehband 7790 including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

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7790 Rehband

Overview and review of the Rehband 7790 strong man

The 7790 Rehband strongman comes in it $69.99. It has extra straps to fixate the knee for very heavy carries.
 
 

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Overview of the Rehband 7790

 
The Rehband 7790 strongman sleeve is a sleeve which is based on the 7mm Rehband series with the addition of two straps for each sleeve. The straps fixate the knee above and below while standing. It is especially useful for strongman competing in:
 
  • Yoke carries
  • Farmers walks
  • Heavy lifts from raised platforms
  • Car walks 
  • Car deadlifts 
Basically any lift that is very heavy and does not need too much bending of the knee. The Rehband 7790 will be less practical for:
 
  • Atlas stone lifts
  • Heavy Squats
  • Fast circuits
Whenever a strongman has to move fast or have full flexibility in the knee it might be better to opt for a sleeve without any extra straps. The specifications of the Rehband 7790 are:
 
  • SBR / Neoprene
  • 7mm
  • Gray
 
 

Sizing for the Rehband 7790

 
The size for the Rehband 7790 Strongman is measured at the upper calf and is available in five different sizes. These are:
 
  • S 13"- 14"
  • M 14" - 14.5"
  • L 14.5" - 16"
  • XL 16" - 17"
  • XXL 17" - 18"
Measured while standing.Rehband sleeves are known to be more forgiving than Mark Bell products on sizes as they are designed for more freedom of movement and less stiffness in general. 
 

Pros of the Rehband 7790 Strongman

 
The pros of the Strongman 7790:
 
  • Extra support with straps
  • Freedom of movement
  • strong brand
The extra straps are the main advantage of these sleeves. They will help you with very heavy carries of any sort. With this, you will have a better experience and protect yourself as a strongman
 
For a sleeve which provides stability around the knee, the construction still leaves you some room to move freely and perform. You will not sprint or break a new high jump record in the 7790 Strongman, but you also won't waddle and be barely able to walk. 
 
Apart from this, you are buying a Rehband sleeve. Rehbandhas been around for years in the business of sleeves and supports for athletes and rehabilitation. This is across several sports and through the decades. You are putting your money on a safe bet.
 

Cons of the Rehband 7790

 
The cons of the Rehband 7790 are:
 
  • Limited movement
  • Extra straps
 
Depending on your goals the 7790 is most likely overkill for you. Unless the carry yokes of several 100 kilos in weight you might as well go with sleeves without straps and which are less thin. 
 
The extra straps will also bear a risk of ripping. Whenever you have additional flaps and straps on a product like this you can fairly sure that they will be ripped or at least loose after a year, if you use the sleeves regularly. 
 

Alternatives to the 7790

 
Alternatives to the 7790 are:
 
The x Treme sleeve from Mark bell would be the weapon of choice to maximize your one repetition squat. While they are too tight for walking long distances, they have more flexibility around the knee and help you out of the hole for 1 repetition maximum attempts. 
 
The Rogue 7mm sleeve is an alternative for the ambitioned CrossFitter or lifter who wants to incorporate heavy farmers walks and squats into their repertoire. Less stiff than the X Treme sleeve they provide more flexibility while still being supportive for heavy loads for average joes. Rogue also has a wide range of designs, specially tailored to the US market, which might be more appealing to you than the reds, grays, blues, and blacks of the Rehband series.
 
If you want a 7mm knee sleeve from Rehband without the straps the Froning series might be the right call for you. You will nod to the fittest man on earth while still having one of the most classic brands in sleeves touching your knees. 
 

Summary for the 7790 Strongman

 
The Rehband 7790 Strongman sleeves are a great option for someone who does very, very heavy farmers walks and yoke carries on a regular basis and does not want to use straps. Most simple humans will be fine with a 7mm or even 5mm sleeve for their regular training. 
Strong X Sleeve

Overview and review of the Strong Knee sleeves 

 
The Strong knee sleeves come in at $80 and are the first attempt at seamless knee sleeves from Mark Bell. They are stiffer than regular sleeves but not as stiff as the Xtreme X Sleeve.
 

Overview of the Strong knee sleeves

 
The strong sleeves are the entry-level knee sleeves from Mark Bell designed for comfort and stability. With 7MM in thickness and level 3 neoprene, they are comparable to the sturdy upper range knee sleeves of other vendors like Rehband. This is based on Mark Bell's target group of powerlifters who usually need everything one step stiffer and thicker than other athletes as they give up mobility in a trade-off for strength. The main specification of the Strong Sleeve are:
 
  • 7mm Thick
  • Level 3 Neoprene
  • Sold in pairs
  • Seamless design
 
This is a solid option for a beginning powerlifter who feels like Rehbandis not stiff enough for them. Especially when you weigh more than 200 pounds and want to powerlift you might want to consider entering the market with Mark Bell rather than with Rehband
 

Sizing for the Strong knee sleeves

 
The Strong knee sleeve comes in different sizes. These are measured from the circumference of your knee when standing. The options are:
 
  • XS - 11" - 12"
  • S - 12" - 13"
  • M - 13" - 14"
  • L - 14" - 15"
  • XL - 15" - 16"
  • 2XL - 16" - 17"
  • 3XL - 17" - 18"
  • 4XL - 18" - 19"
These are the numbers for the comfort fit. Add 1" if you use the competition fit. 
 

Pros of the Strong sleeves

 
The pros of the strong sleeves are:
 
  • 7mm Thickness
  • Level 3 Neoprene
  • Seamless design
 
The main idea with the Strong sleeves was to take the design of other 7mm knee sleeves in the market from SBD and Rehbandand improve it. The main difference is that the Strong sleeves have fewer seams and are therefore less error-prone. The design is still pretty heavy-handed and aimed at powerlifters. Maybe not the best solution for smaller individuals who want to move around as fast as possible while wearing sleeves. Here you may look for 3mm or 5mm options depending on whether you want to be active or you want to use the knee sleeve for rehabilitation after surgery/injury. 
 

Cons of the Strong sleeves

 
The cons of the strong sleeves are
 
  • Price
  • Stiffness
  • Thickness
 
As Mark Bell aims at a smaller target group and the production of a seamless sleeve compared to one with seams as a bit more complex, the price is higher. If you want to pay the extra dollars for a 7mm knee sleeve aimed at powerlifters that is great. Otherwise, you might opt for Rehband
 
The stiffness and thickness might work against the strong sleeves based on your use case. If you want to wear sleeves and still run and jump or just support your knee after injury 7mm thickness plus an emphasis on a tight git might be overkill. You do not want to get your knee out of place again after surgery, because the sleeve you bought to support it was too hard to get into. That is the very definition of overshooting the target. 
 
For a 7mm sleeve, you will usually pay less with Rehband. Their designs have more seams and are inspired across disciplines rather than specifically for powerlifting.
 

Alternatives to the Strong sleeve

 
Alternatives to the Strong sleeve are
 
 
The Xtreme sleeve would be the option if you want to take it to the maximum for your one-repetition maximum attempts on the squat. This is the stiffest and thickest IPF approved knee sleeve currently on the market. If you are big, heavy, strong and do not care that much about mobility, the X is for you.
 
If you want to buy a 7mm knee sleeve but save a little money you can also go for the Rehbandoptions. One is in direct cooperation with Rich Froning in case you want to support him directly as an athlete or feel inspired by his logo on your sleeves. 
 
Smaller and lighter athletes might find that a 7mm knee sleeve is an overkill for them.
 

Summary for the Strong sleeves

 
The strong sleeves from Mark bell are a good entry choice for anyone focused on powerlifting. Other athletes might want to go for 5mm versions from Rehband, depending on how much mobility they want.
 

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