Rigor Mortis Knee Sleeves - Choosing The Right Size?

Rigor Mortis Knee Sleeves - Choosing The Right Size?

The Rigor Mortis Hourglass Sleeves are a revelation to the knee sleeve market and with this advancement in design comes a change in thinking when it comes to the knee sleeve sizing. Gone are the days of sizing down and trying to SQUEEZE into a pair of sleeves just because you can. Before ordering we advise you checking out the below information. The sizing chart embedded is key to your success... Look at this first then read on if you would like more information :) 

Find my Rigor Mortis size

Enter all three measurements in centimetres.

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RECOMMENDED SIZE

Recommended all-rep-range size

✔ Best overall fit based on your measurements.

Alternative competition fit

A tighter competition fit that may feel very uncomfortable and be difficult to remove. We recommend this option only for heavy sessions or competition day.
⚠ Please note:
Sizing down may affect the longevity of the sleeves and may void the warranty.

Sizing down is not recommended

Sizing down will feel very uncomfortable, tight and extremely difficult to take off. It may even hinder performance rather than enhance it due to the restriction of blood flow. We do not recommend sizing down based on these measurements.
⚠ Please note:
Sizing down may affect the longevity of the sleeves and would void the knee sleeves warranty.

How to measure

Diagram showing where to measure the quad, knee and calf
  • For best results, measure your leg right after squat warm-ups, when your muscles are fully engaged and at their largest.
  • Measure the circumference of the knee, calf and quad with a pliable tape measure. Make sure your leg is straight.
  • Compare your knee measurement to the size chart; use the quad and calf measurements as a secondary reference.
  • A7 Hourglass Rigor Mortis Knee Sleeves will take some effort to put on due to the high density of the neoprene.
  • All measurements are approximate recommendations and fit may vary depending on your leg shape.

Before Ordering 

Check, Check and Triple Check your size! The sizing chart is there for a reason and sizing down vs the sizing chart will not result in better performance. Using a pliable tape measure make sure to measure as per the sizing chart. You may find that your quad, knee and calf all measure slightly different sizes vs the chart. If this is the case, the knee joint is the best measurement to choose and if your calf or quad is larger than this measurement size up. The sizing calculator will help if this is the case. 

If all your measurements are in the same size category then this will be suitable. Most of the time we will advise customers to choose the larger of 2 sizes if they span both sizes. This is because the sleeves are so dense they will almost act in a similar way to a knee wrap. For the sleeve to have this effect you want to get as much fabric above the knee joint as possible. If you size down this is less likely to happen and you will not get the same amount of performance out of the sleeves.


Putting on for the first time 

This is important. DO NOT USE STRAPS or other AIDS to get the sleeves on. If you cannot get them on without any other aids such as talc, lubricant or a lifting strap to pull the sleeves up it means they are too small. You will not be able to use any aids during competition to put the sleeves on, so it is always better to get them on unassisted from the off, if possible. Using aids to put the sleeves I on may void the warranty on the sleeves.

Click Here to check out a video on how to get them on

Taking off for the first time 

When taking the sleeve off, patience is key. If you are not used to the ultra-dense sleeves they may feel like they are stuck and not moving but after a little bit of time they should come off easily. It is much easier to take the sleeve off if you have grounding with the floor. We would recommend keeping your shoe on and trying to take the sleeve off with your foot firmly planted on the floor. 

When taking the sleeves off, try not to completely fold them inside out. This will not only make it easier to get the sleeves on next time, but also increase the longevity of the sleeves 

Click Here to check out a video on how to get them off

Aftercare 

Storing and using the sleeves appropriately is key for keeping them looking and feeling great all year round. 

  • DO NOT store the sleeves folded in half or inside out 
  • IF folding in half to put them on, keep them in this position for the least amount of time possible. Try your best to not fold them completely inside out
  • AIR DRY before putting them in your bag 
  • HAND WASH only 
  • ONLY USE when bone dry

 

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