Boxing equipment - hand wraps

When you start doing any kind of contact sport where you are going to pound the heavy bag, hand wraps are essential for the protection of your hands. With a boxing program you need to find a good Canadian boxing equipment supplier so you can get some boxing wraps. It is important to know that there are 2 types of wraps: cotton and stretch polyester commonly known as Mexican style.

One of the most popular ways to wrap your hands is to go between your fingers. This can prove difficult when using cotton wraps because they are too thick. What happens is that when you go between your fingers, the wrap will open the space between the knuckles more than the natural position of your nuckles, this creates stress in the ligaments, and instead of protecting your hands the cotton wraps may cause damage instead. Some coaches and athletes are moving away from cotton to stretch Polyester wraps.

Stretch Polyester wraps are more suitable for people who prefer wrapping between their fingers. One feature of this material is its stretch and light weight, which offers comfort and protection between the knuckles without putting stress on the ligaments. Another feature is that the stretchiness allows you to tighten the wraps. The elasticity and tightness remains and does not loosen during use as the cotton wraps do particularily when hands get sweaty. Stretchy wraps are more comfortable and eliminate cutting off circulation to the hands.

If you have stretch polyester wraps, go ahead and wrap your hands between your fingers for more protection, and if you have cotton boxing hand wraps avoid using the wraps between your fingers, concentrate on padding your knuckles. Once you have mastered this important part of your boxing prep program you are ready to head into the gym and hit the heavy bag for a few hours. Notice we did not mention stepping into the ring and sparing right away. Hey everything needs to happen in stages and boxing is no different than many other sports in regard to training BUT one big difference. If you step into the ring and you are not ready you'll end up getting a good knock down you just won't be stopping your morning jog half way through.