Here is a detailed step-by-step guide for you to follow to effectively wrap your hands using hand wraps for boxing. The set of instructions described below is suitable for boxers of all levels. Whether you are interested in a cardio kickboxing class, training for an intense sparring session or you are a mixed martial arts’ fighter, this technique of wrapping hands will work perfectly fine for you.

3. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide for you
to follow to effectively wrap your hands using
hand wraps for boxing. The set of instructions
described below is suitable for boxers of all
levels. Whether you are interested in a cardio
kickboxing class, training for an intense
sparring session or you are a mixed martial
arts’ fighter, this technique of wrapping hands
will work perfectly fine for you. Here’s what
you need to do:

4.  Selection of hand wraps consists of two
important factors that you must take into
consideration before you make a purchase.
First, you need to buy the right type of gloves
according to your type of exercise and
secondly, you need to look for a certain set of
characteristics to make an informed decision.

6.  Tape and Gauze:
Athletic tape and gauze are most frequently used
by professional boxers and players to cover their
hands for their competitions and training sessions.
This is not only the most protective technique for
wrapping hands but it is also the lightest.
 Reusable Cloth Hand Wraps:
Cloth hand wraps are reusable and are a decent
companion for daily sessions. They not only
provide added comfort and support for intensive
training and workouts but also ensure your hands'
safety.

7.  Stretchability: Standard style of wraps do not
boast a lot of flexibility, which is good,
because you want them to fit like a cast on
your hand for maximum protection. Some
consumers tend to go for Mexican Style
wraps which offer a little elasticity to fit the
hand, like a glove.

8.  Length: Cloth reusable hand wraps typically
range in length from 108 to 210 inches.
Wraps longer in length offer more security as
compared to the shorter ones since there is
more material to cover the hand with. Longer
cloth wraps are better for people who train to
spar and have larger hands or are larger in
size, overall. Shorter cloth wraps, on the
other hand, are a better choice for people
who have petite hands or perform shadow-
boxing workouts that do not involve any
contact.

9.  Width: The width of most of the hand wraps
is about 2 inches, but they can differ widely.
Some brands prefer to manufacture wider
wrap bandages while others manufacture
thinner hand wrap bandages. Width is again a
matter of personal choice and likeness for
comfort, security, style, and ease. Take the
width of the wrap bandage into
consideration, as well, when buying one.
Most wraps sport velcro straps and a wider
closure that delivers a better grip.

10.  Colour: Even colour is completely based on
your personal preference but it is still better
if you go for a colour that does not get dirty
easily and also looks good with your outfit if
the style is on your list of preferences.

11.  Unroll the wrap. One side of a standard wrap
has a Velcro closure while the other sports a
loop. Most hand wraps have some type of
labelling that specifies "this side down." if
your wrap does not have one, trace the wrap
back to the Velcro closure and ensure that
you have the right side so that when wrapped
up, the wrap will fasten correctly.

12.  Place the side with the labelling 'this side
down' against the backside of your hand
while positioning the loop around the thumb.
This will act as the foundation for the end of
the hand wrapping bandage. Now, pull the
remaining of the wrapping bandage to the
outer side of your hand.

13.  Wrap your wrist firmly. The main intention is
to hold your wrist straight and upright so that
the force of a punch is absorbed through
your arm instead of it resulting in the
bending of your wrist. Repeat this step three
to four times depending on how long your
hand wrap is. End the last round of wrap
below the base of your thumb, with the
excess material within your palm.

14.  Once you have properly wrapped your wrists,
wrap your knuckles now. Wrap the bandage
around your knuckles twice. Make sure that
your fingers are spread out while you are
wrapping them. This is very vital because if
your fingers are positioned too close together
when you are wrapping them, you will feel
crunching in your knuckles when forming a
fist.

15.  Keep wrapping the bandage running down to
the bottom of your thumb. These diagonal
moves are the ones that connect the knuckles
to the wrist and, as a result, solidify the
structure. Keep wrapping over, and then
below the thumb. Be careful not to fasten way
too tightly otherwise you might end up
cutting off the circulation of blood to your
thumb. It is better to circle your thumb twice
if you have had any thumb injuries in the past
or if your wrap is longer in length.

16.  Now, go back to wrapping your knuckles with
a diagonal wrap. Keep wrapping and stop
when you have 20 inches left only. This will
provide your knuckles with additional
cushioning and help you to bring the whole
wrap together in the succeeding step.

17.  Pull the wrap bandage tightly, around your
wrist and run down to the forearm. Keep
wrapping until you are out of your bandage.
Secure the velcro, and you are good to go.