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Why do I need handwraps? Handwraps help protect the bones and tendons in your hands. In addition, they will help support your wrist and thumb. To help prevent injuries, always wrap your hands before working out. There are several styles of handwraps you can buy. see Equipment Mexican style is popular in the gym, they are made with elastic material, and contour to your hand. For small hands, 120" handwraps are good. For medium to large hands, you will want 170" or longer. NEW!!! Easy to follow instructions and images Most trainers have their own style and variations. If it works, then use it. METHOD#1 By Eugene Basic and easy. METHOD#2 By Jason Wrap between your fingers. METHOD#3 By Paul Same as previous method, except in a different order METHOD#4 By Jimmy Ribbon method. Provide extra protection for the knuckles METHOD#5 By Eugene Ribbon method. Different order. ADVICE AND TIPS If your handwraps don't feel right, do them over. Proper tightness of handwraps is important. Wraps should be tight enough to stay firmly in place, but not too tight or they will cut off your circulation. It takes practice. Handwraps have a top and bottom. Some handwraps are clearly marked "This Side Down". The reason is that the Velcro should be face up when finished. If you started with the wrong side down is no big deal. On the last step around the wrist, flip(twist) the wraps over. Handwraps can be machine washed. Hang up to dry. Handwraps get tangled when washed in a machine. If needed, buy a special handwrap wash bag or nylon bag. Depending on how much you sweat, it is suggested to roll the handwraps back up when finished with your workout. If you work out several times a week, buy a couple pairs of handwraps. For smaller hands, avoid wrapping too many times around the palm, because the handwraps will bunch up. For very small hands, you might need to include a couple figure 8's and extra times around the wrist. Also see: RIBBON Most sporting goods stores sell handwraps, but usually are the short versions, only good for small hands. Wrapping your hands looks to be very easy... until you try it for the first time. With practice, you will figure it out. The process of wrapping your hands, involve a couple basic configurations. Below are a breakdown of the various techniques. BASIC CONFIGURATIONS THUMB KNUCKLES FIGURE 8 OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS RIBBON FINGERS Boxing Sanctioning Bodies WBO - BANDAGE AIBA - RULE III: BANDAGES My name is Will, I am 18 and I live near London in the UK and I am a member of a local club. I recently just got wraps to protect my hands now I've taken my sparring to a higher level. I found the instructions useless that came with them but found the ones on your website excellent. I live and attend boxing clubs in Scotland and have been searching the internet for some time on boxing in general and on techniques to put on wraps. So this is just a wee e-mail to let you know that your instructions and general content on the site is up there with the best and i have learned from it. So thanks, and keep up the good work.

Learn how to properly wrap your hands.