I used to single wrap when I hit the heavy bag. The workout from doing this was pretty good. Now, I do double wraps, and it seems I am able to develop punching power because of the added cushion of the second wrap. Should I always train with double wraps, or mix it up every now and then? What do you guys do when you hit the heavy bag?
180" are good enough for me. i actually use bag mitts (less protection than conventional gloves) on the bag, feel my punches more.
If I use - it's always single wrap with bag mitts. Hate the feeling of wearing big ass gloves except when I don't have a choice - sparring.
double? As in 2 hand wraps per hand? If that, the no, I just a 180" mexican wraps with the glove (12oz) and its good If it works for you and there's no injuries while you improve then its okay, its not something I would do though.
I hit the bag barehand like once a week to condition my hands and wrists. Punches are thrown more vertical and less power (70 -80%)
I find it depending on the amount im gonna train; ex. last time i was in thailand I was too lazy putting on thick enough gloves\double wrapping. Result: too much strain on my wrist and knuckles.... Personally I do it like this: - Small amounts of training= thinner gloves and less wrapping - Big amounts of training = thicker gloves and more wrapping - If I wanna train at throwing bombs\power hooks\ Overhands = thick gloves and more wrappping - Straight punches = thinner gloves and less wrapping A rule of thumb: take care of your hands. Its better to have too little than too much strain on them..
