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

[AdamGB]

... at least i'll have some great cardio and my abs will be ripped by the end of the 4 weeks...

Not to mention a killer left jab

I remember reading about Larry Holmes developing his trademark left jab while his right hand was all busted up.

My left hook was pretty bland until I knacked my right hand, I couldn't lead off it with any pop. I could only throw it with any snap if it followed a right hand. Practice makes perfect

[donnydarkoIRL]

Experiment with another method of wrapping your hands.
There are various methods on you tube that may suit your skeletal structure better.

Also...when i was younger and told to wrap my hands, I simply did that;
protecting my hands rather than my wrist.
I try to wrap my wrist well now, sometimes using a second bandage.

[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]

but i'm sure it wouldn't hurt to cut out the 'bad' foods and limit the pints in conjunction

Eating good isn't just good on the abs (though if that were it I'd still do it ) but your performance level and health will increase greatly. Plus your discipline. Most people can't resist a bag of potato chips but learning to say no will not only help your body but your mind. Eating good is a great habit not just for definition

any suggestions for thumb protection/prevention once i'm hitting stuff again anyone? all of your feedback, advice, etc has been much appreciated...

You'll get used to it, just punch lightly at first. If you have good gloves that shouldn't even be a problem.

[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....