How to Wear Hand Wraps: 10 Steps
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Introduction:
Hand wraps are essential for anyone participating in boxing, kickboxing, or other combat sports. They provide support and protection to your wrists, knuckles, and fingers, helping to prevent injuries during training or sparring. Properly wrapping your hands is important to ensure maximum support and protection. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to wear hand wraps.
Step 1: Choose the Right Hand Wrap
Select an appropriate hand wrap for your needs. Hand wraps come in various materials, lengths, and widths. For beginners, it’s best to choose semi-elastic wraps made of cotton fabric that is about 180 inches long.
Step 2: Unroll the Hand Wrap
Straighten out the hand wrap by thoroughly unrolling it before starting.
Step 3: Position the Loop
Place the thumb loop over your thumb with the end of the wrap on the inside of your wrist facing upwards.
Step 4: Wrap Your Wrist
Wrap around your wrist three times, making sure to properly cover it while maintaining tension on the fabric for adequate support.
Step 5: Wrap Your Hand
Continue by wrapping around the palm of your hand, making sure that you completely cover the base of your thumb. Repeat this process three times.
Step 6: Wrap Your Thumb
After wrapping your hand three times, move towards your thumb and wrap around it twice. Make sure to keep tension on the wrap during this process.
Step 7: Wrap Your Fingers
Moving from your thumb, start wrapping between each finger from pinky towards index finger two times each. This will help provide adequate separation and support between fingers.
Step 8: X Pattern Wrapping
Starting from the last finger wrapped (index), create an “X” pattern around your hand and wrist by going across diagonally down towards the outer edge of your wrist then moving to the inner edge of your wrist going upward. Repeat this “X” pattern three times.
Step 9: Final Wrapping Around Your Wrist
Finish wrapping by securing the remaining fabric around your wrist. It should be snug but not too tight that it restricts blood circulation.
Step 10: Fasten the Hand Wrap
Fasten the Velcro closure to keep the wrap in place, ensuring that it securely holds without feeling too tight or uncomfortable.
Conclusion:
Properly wrapped hands provide essential support and protection during training and sparring sessions. Mastering these ten steps on how to wear hand wraps may take some practice, but it’s vital for injury prevention and maintaining good technique in your chosen combat sport.