We examined the effect of neoprene elbow sleeves on bench press and shoulder press perforamance in a group of healhty students.

20 healhty volunteers performed one repetition maximum tests in bench press and shoulder press, with and without elbow sleeves. We also tested how many repetitions the subjects were able to lift at 85% of one repetition maximum, with and without elbow sleeves.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy young volunteers that participated regularly in strength training

Exclusion Criteria:

• any injuries or ailments in the upper body that restricted their ability to perform heavy bench press or shoulder press lifting

Data is not person sensitive, and will be shared upon request.