Which boxing gloves for bag training to choose? | Fighter's Backstory Series
We will dedicate this blog post for fighters to boxing bag training gloves. We suggest how to choose them so that training is pleasant, safe and effective.
Are boxing gloves for bag training needed?
Many combat sports athletes who buy a punching bag wonder whether they should also buy special training gloves to go with it. We answer right away: definitely yes! Exercise bags and boxing pears have a certain weight and hitting them with the bare hand causes micro-injuries that may not be felt immediately, but when accumulated after more training can lead to painful injuries and even permanent arthritis in the hands. Besides, the skin is exposed to equally painful and troublesome abrasions.
Which training gloves to choose?
What type of training gloves you should choose depends entirely on your individual preferences. Below are the three most popular types of gloves and we believe this will help you make the best choice.
Boxing training gloves
Training boxing gloves are by far the most popular type of bag training gloves. Due to the complete housing of the hand and the fact that the impacts are perfectly cushioned, this type of glove guarantees the highest protection. Besides, no part of the hand is exposed to skin abrasion.
Do they have any weaknesses?
The complete encasement of the hand restricts airflow, so that the the hand can sweat more intensely than with instrument gloves or MMA gloves. Boxing gloves have no gripping capabilities. Therefore, if you intersperse your training with a boxing bag intermittently with other exercises for which you use various instruments, such as jumping on a skipping rope, each time you will have to take these gloves off and put them on again. However, despite these two minor inconveniences, training boxing gloves provide the best cushioning and the greatest safety and comfort for training on the bag.
MMA training gloves
Another type of gloves that we want to introduce you to are MMA gloves. These are gloves light and breathable - unlike typical boxing models, they guarantee access of fresh air to the hands. In addition, provide gripping capabilities, thanks to which you can freely perform interval training with various instruments, such as weights or jumping rope, without having to remove the gloves each time.
How to choose MMA training gloves?
When choosing this model of gloves, it is worth noting that they are equipped with a a long Velcro strap, which will allow for double, strong stiffening of the wrist. The wrist is the part of the hand that is most vulnerable to damage during bag training, so it should be well protected. Remember to also use boxing wraps under your MMA gloves - will help to better stiffen the hand and prevent the gloves from getting sweaty.
Inconveniences
The fingertips are exposed, so when hitting the bag with a clenched fist, skin abrasion can occur. However, a lot depends on your striking technique, the intensity of your training and whether you've sized your gloves right.
Instrument gloves
The last type of training gloves we want to introduce you to are instrument gloves. Similar to boxing gloves, almost completely cover the hand, leaving the thumb as the only open zone. However, this feature has a major plus, as it provides gripping capabilities. Instrument gloves are a kind of compromise between boxing gloves and MMA gloves. So if you can't decide whether you're more concerned about training safety or breathability and gripping capabilities, then instrument gloves that combine the features of both are a good choice.
How to choose instrument gloves
When choosing instrument gloves also pay attention to the long velcro, which will ensure that the wrist can be wrapped twice, or wide velcro, which also stiffens this part of the hand well.
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Share your opinion with us?
We believe that with this post we have helped you make the best choice of training gloves for you. If you already use any of the options, share your opinions and experiences with us. It will certainly help both those who have not yet found the best solution for themselves and us in preparing the best possible training gloves for you.
