Why do some athletes wear tight bands around their upper biceps?

[rnmcd]

The only reason I can figure is that it helps keep their blood pressure up.

 

[nater]

it makes your muscles look bigger /more defined

 

[Amused]

Pics? Most of the time I've seen this, it has either been a heart rate monitor or a radio.

 

[rnmcd]

I don't have any pictures...I've just seen atheletes on tv wearing them tied between their upper bicep and deltoid.

 

[Ness]

It may have something to do with applying pressure to keep the muscles from cramping. Lots of runners do the same thing with bands just above their calves.

 

[guyver01]

it's easier to mainline steriods if you keep the constrictor on all the time.

 

[dman]

That's a collar. It means they are someone's bctih.

 

[Helixate1]

I have only seen wrestlers (WWE)wear tight bands. That and drug users.

 

[kag]

I thought it was just a place where they could easily place something so they can wipe off the sweat from their face (they just have to rub their upperarm agaisnt their face)

 

[GoingUp]

lots of college football players do