Guest Andrea Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 What are those thin bands that football players are wearing on their arms nowadays? I've seen them mostly on receivers in college and the NFL. It's worn just above the elbows on both arms. Decoration? Or do they really serve a purpose?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Re: What are these?? They make muscles look bigger. Don't you remember the Ultimate Warrior back in the 80's wore them when he wrestled. Actually I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Re: What are these?? i was wondering about this too. The only thought I had is that they're rubber or something and they help you carry a football. Like when you tuck it into your arm, the bands contact the ball and give it some grip. not sure though?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Re: What are these?? My husband said it was to make muscles look bigger. But surely these guys don't need to wear rubber bands to show off their muscles. Right?? What you said Muggs makes sense about gripping the ball. Especially since only receivers are wearing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Re: What are these?? It's just for show. Under Armour makes them. They are basically skinny wrist bands. Kind of like the basketball players that wear the rubber bands on their wrists. It's simply a fashion statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Re: What are these?? It always looks like folded over or rolled pre-wrap to me. I always thought they were for show too. Probably a superstition thing. They start in high school, and carry it through to college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Re: What are these?? [ QUOTE ] The only thought I had is that they're rubber or something and they help you carry a football. Like when you tuck it into your arm, the bands contact the ball and give it some grip. [/ QUOTE ] Almost positive that is what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnoliaHunter Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 not for decoration They put light pressure on the joints and help with sore ligaments and joints. edited to add that they also wear them on their knees sometimes. I have them for my knees and they do help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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