Help... this sucks, what can i do?

[moejoe]

Yeah... i first learned to wrap just regularly as i was told this is how amateurs wrap... but indeed there are a lot of youtube instructions on various methods of wrapping; i did my own research when i first started getting sore hands and have since been wrapping between my fingers style...the way how you end up with your palm exposed but knuckles well protected cuz all the wrapping is on the front of your hand- i also try to go well around my wrists- not sure how long my wraps are but maybe i could get ones a little longer for added protection, as i like to also do my thumbs too... does anyone ever use sports tape additionally on their wrists under the wrap for added support? Also quick question about jabs: (maybe i should start a new thread) .... should your arm fully extend to straight or slightly bent when extended... i have a sore elbow maybe from hyperextending? not sure i also drum and i think i had already irritated the tendon from that... but just wondered in terms of jab technique and form what is recommended- cuz you kind of want the jab to snap right? thanks

[Rocky Balboa]

Also quick question about jabs: (maybe i should start a new thread) .... should your arm fully extend to straight or slightly bent when extended... i have a sore elbow maybe from hyperextending? not sure i also drum and i think i had already irritated the tendon from that... but just wondered in terms of jab technique and form what is recommended- cuz you kind of want the jab to snap right? thanks

Firstly I would like to say I am an expert on elbows... just kidding but having had my entire last year wrecked over elbow problems I have learnt a lot. Its simple: don't throw too hard and if you're throwing fast (and not just working on technique) stop short about an inch. Worked for me

[moejoe]

thanks for all the tips guys... i'll definately try not to hyperextend my jab to prevent adding elbow to my injury list... and will keep up crosstraining and healthy eating most of the time (totally enjoyed 1lb of wings and too many pints of beer last night after a jog, running hills, and doing a killer ab workout i saw on youtube gotta break the rules sometime)... i'll totally start back slow after the 4 weeks and will look into buying my own gloves i suppose bag gloves and/or sparring gloves... when they say 'thumbs attached' does that offer more protection for the thumb, i would assume so... i think the ones i was chasing with when i reinjured my thumb were unattached; they were big puffy gloves and i recall being able to move my thumbs....