I competed over the weekend...did a 485/510/525 squat in them. I've never had issues with that...just make sure you sized them right. I use mine for strongman stuff as well and move in them and never had an issue with pinching, maybe a little slippage but mine are tight. I think they're good support and because of the Feds I compete in, I would be considered geared if I used wraps. I've seen where some people think they actually hurt or prevented them from squatting but I love them.