Boxing is a hard sport and can lead to injury if done incorrectly. However if you have a good pair of hand wraps then you have nothing to worry about. We’re here to tell you why you should use hand wraps and the benefits of them.
But first we need to learn more about the hand.
Our hands are very complex and delicate. The human hand has 27 bones. The wrist has 8; the palm contains five; while the rest of the fourteen bones are split between the thumb and fingers.
Bones in the hand are fragile and can break very easily if put under strain and pressure.
As the hand is made up of so many different bones it is vital to protect them with the right type of protection. While a pair of great boxing gloves will certainly protect your hands, a pair of hand wraps will add that extra protection.
In fact you will almost never see a professional boxer train without hand wraps. They will always carry a pair of hand wraps with them. They know their hands are used a lot in boxing and they just cannot risk any injury to their hands.
How to Wrap your Hands
When you are wrapping your hands for the first it can be difficult or even intimidating. However once you have practiced it a few times, you’ll be wrapping your hands like a professional in no time! There are a few different ways you can wrap your hands.
If you want to learn how you to wrap your hands check out this article we have done on the correct method on wrapping your hands. However if you would rather have a step by step video check out our video below on how to wrap your hands.
Benefits of Hand Wraps
There are so many benefits to wrapping your hands using hand wraps. Below are just a few benefits of why you should be using hand wraps.
Secures Wrists
Your wrist has tiny bones and is made up of 8 bones that can be delicate. Not only do hand wraps take the strain off your wrists but they also strengthen the wrists and secure them in place.
We use our hands a lot in boxing and do not want to risk any injury to them as they are contain some fragile bones.
Say for instance you are training on the heavy bag and throw some power punches but you are not wearing hand wraps. If you punch wrong or with incorrect technique then your wrist may bend as you punch and it could put you in a world of pain.
If you use hand wraps, your wrists would be a lot more secure and less prone to injury.
Protects Knuckles
While the knuckles are not as fragile as the wrists are, they still need protecting as the bones can swell with repeated use.
Hand wraps cushion the impact that your knuckles may get. So you are able to hit harder without feeling any pain or getting injured.
You should not really be punching without hand wraps. Whether it is sparring or training on the heavy bag or pads. You should always wear hand wraps for so your hands, wrists and, knuckles stay protected and secure. Using hand wraps can also reduce the risk of getting arthritis.
Secures your thumb
The thumb is made up of two bones. The first bone which is called distal phalange extends from the tip of the thumb to the knuckle. The second bone which is called the proximal phalange is from the knuckle to the base of the thumb. Just like the wrist the thumb is fragile and if in the wrong position or under strain it can cause it to get sprained or dislocated.
When you use hand wraps, they lock the thumb in place so your thumb is secure. When your thumb is locked in place it is less likely to get dislocated or broken.
May feel less pain
Hand wraps cushion the impact that your hands feel so you may experience less pain. As hand wraps fit tight on your hands and secure your hands in place you will be less prone to injury and will therefore feel less pain. As hand wraps compress the bones and tissues in the hand, boxers are able to hit harder while feeling less pain than if they were to do it without hand wraps.
Soaks up any sweat
Last but not least, hand wraps will soak up any perspiration and sweat you may have.
If you are having an intense boxing training session, you are bound to sweat buckets.
Hand wraps help soak up perspiration in your hands so you have one less thing to worry about. The hand wraps absorb all the moisture so leave your hands less sweaty.
What Hand Wraps Should You Get?
Firstly you need to have your hand wraps at optimal length and long enough to cover your hands and wrists. There are some hand wraps that are less than 4.5 meters in length. You should avoid these as they are too short. They will not be able to cover your hands and wrist properly.
The Fortis Predator hand wraps are 5 meters in length and are long enough to cover your hands entirely. They securely protect your hands and because they are longer than usual hand wraps they offer extra protection for your hands and wrists. hdlicense.com maccracked.com
You’ll also want a pair of hand wraps that have a good amount of stretch. Hand wraps that have a good amount of stretch are known as Mexican hand wraps. Mexican hand wraps are ergonomically designed to fit your hand better and have optimal stretch so you can wrap around your hands easier.
Wrapping Up
While there certainly are people who don’t use hand wraps when boxing, this is probably the quickest way to get injured. You should always be using hand wraps when training to give you that sense of security and added protection for your hands and wrists.
As your hands and wrists are fragile, they can get injured very quickly if you use incorrect technique when punching. Don’t risk yourself getting injured, invest in a quality pair of hand wraps!