
Elbow pads are protective
padded gear worn on the
elbows to protect them against
injury during a fall or a strike.
Elbow pads are worn by many athletes,
[ especially hockey players, cyclists, roller skaters, skateboarders, volleyball players, skiers and wrestlers. Wrestlers sometimes use elbow pads as weapons by slapping their opponents, or take it off for an Atomic Elbow.
Soldiers also often wear elbow pads.
]
See also
* Knee pads
* Shoulder pads (sport)
References
Safety clothing
Protective gear
Armwear
Bandy equipment
Ice hockey equipment
Skateboarding equipment
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