Wrapping your hands can be tricky, and it can take a few practices to get it right. As a guide, you can follow these steps to get you started:
- Start With the Thumb or Knuckles
There are 2 ways to start wrapping your hands. The first is to put the thumb loop around your thumb, and the second is to fold the wrap several times, making the fold the same length as your knuckles, creating a cushion that you can lay across them. Then, hold it over your knuckles and start wrapping. This way will give you some extra protection.
If you’re a beginner, it’s best to start with the thumb loop and go from there.
- Protect Your Wrist
Wrap your hand wraps around your wrist up to three times. Make sure it fits firmly, but isn’t too tight. It should feel supportive, but not restrictive.
- Loop it Around Your Thumb, Then Your Knuckles
From your wrist, loop the wrap around your thumb a couple of times, then back around the wrist again. From there, wrap it around your knuckles up to three times, before coming back to your wrist again.
- Go Through Your Fingers
Put the wrap between your index finger and middle finger, then bring it out between your index finger and thumb. From there, wrap it back around your wrist before repeating the process with each finger. Each time, make sure to come back to your wrist.
- Wrap the Wrist Again
The excess can be wrapped around your wrist until it runs out, before closing the velcro tab. When you’re done, turn your hand over and tuck in your wraps at the palm and the wrist. This will create the freedom of movement you need to comfortably make a fist.
