Handwraps are one of the most important boxing equipment. Any boxer or martial artist who uses a heavy bag needs to wrap the hands to reduce injuries and prevent sprains or fractures of the bones in the hand and wrist. Wearing boxing Hand wraps while punching isnt enough, you should also wear boxing gloves. A proper wraps should be snug and not tight. An improper wrap can abrade the skin during practice, leading to painful blisters and sores. If you dont know how to wrap your hands, ask your coach to help you. Various types of hand wraps are used in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts etc.
-> Cotton Hand Wraps
-> Mexican Style Hand Wraps
-> Boxing Gel Wraps
-> Gauze
Cotton hand wraps are used by most of the boxers around the world. It is considered one of the best choices for boxers or martial artists who train often. They are available in different lengths from hundred inches to 180 inches. Hundred inches are meant for children and boxers and up to 180 inches for heavyweight boxers with large fists.
If you notice Mexican style hand wraps are elasticized. Due to its elasticity, hand wraps can be applied easily without the assistance of a training partner. Professional boxers prefer this kind of hand wraps during their heavy bag workouts. This is slightly more expensive than traditional cotton wraps. But convenience is more important than price.
Gel wraps serve the needs of mixed martial artists. There are many online websites that sell this kind of boxing equipment. Gel wraps and mma gloves are perfect for use during light sparring sessions, but workouts on the punching bag should be conducted while wearing the safer boxing handwraps. Boxing hand wraps provide more protection than gel wraps or mma gloves and they are less expensive and long-lasting.
Both professional and amateur boxers wrap their hands with inelastic gauze and adhesive tape. As they are expensive, it is not a viable option for daily training or workouts at home.
Boxing hand wraps saves space, easy to store and apply. Unrolling the wrap around the hand is more convenient than wrestling with a long, tangled mess that wasnt stored properly. Never roll hand wrap immediately after use as it may become smelly and mildewed. There are some online websites that sell hand wrap sellers. They are easy to use and of modest cost.
Hand wraps should be washed. Machine washing is not recommended. A laundry or lingerie bag is designed for use in a washing machine. Hand wraps- essentially long strips of cloth-will become a tangled mass of knots unless washed in a mesh bag. Clean the hand wraps by hand washing in a sink with soap or liquid laundry detergent.