Noticed my knees thank me when I wear pads on every job

Protecting your joints is key in this trade.

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Pads are great but building strength matters more long term. My knees actually feel worse if I rely on gear instead of good form.

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the_kim1mo ago

Gear can trick you into moving wrong since it hides the pain. Then your form goes bad without you even knowing.

hayden_rivera1mo ago

Okay but saying pads "trick you into moving wrong" feels like a stretch. Good gear gives you the confidence to push harder without fear, which lets you build strength faster. My knees feel way better when I'm not holding back because I'm scared of a bad landing. Sometimes the right pad is what lets you train long enough to actually fix your form.