Hand Wraps & Gloves

Hand Wraps & Boxing Gloves

Your hands take the most punishment in boxing training. Before you throw a single combination, they need proper protection. Hand wraps go on first, every session, without exception. They compress the small bones across the knuckles, stabilise the wrist under load, and give the glove something firm to bind against. Skipping them because a session is short is exactly how small injuries accumulate into weeks off training.

Hand Wraps

Traditional cotton wraps are the standard for most practitioners: reliable, adjustable, and effective. Inner gloves are the faster option for sessions where wrapping time is limited. Both protect the same structures. The choice comes down to how much time you have and how intensive the session is.

Bag Gloves

Bag gloves are built for volume. Session after session on the heavy bag demands a glove that holds its shape, protects the knuckles, and does not develop a dead spot after a hundred rounds. The Fitness Hero bag glove range covers training from entry level through to serious use across all weights.

For lighter bag sessions and pad work where full gloves are more than you need, bag mitts give you the essential protection with less bulk and better feel.

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FAQs

Do I need to use hand wraps even if I am wearing boxing gloves?

Yes. Gloves protect the outside of your hands. Wraps protect the internal structure: the small bones across the knuckles, the wrist joint, and the thumb. Together they provide complete protection. On their own, gloves are not enough.

What is the difference between hand wraps and inner gloves?

Traditional cotton hand wraps are adjustable and provide customisable compression across the knuckle and wrist. Inner gloves are faster to put on and offer consistent protection without needing to learn the wrapping technique. Both work. Wraps offer more customisation; inner gloves offer convenience.

What glove weight is right for bag work?

10oz to 14oz gloves are the standard range for bag and pad work. Heavier gloves (16oz) are used for sparring where extra padding protects your training partners. For solo bag training, 12oz is the most common choice.