I recently purchased a 60 lbs. punching bag and put it in my garage. I am right handed, so when I hit it with my right hand, it is usually a straight right, right hook, or uppercut. But lately I have hurt my right hand, mainly in the meaty part of the palm where the thumb meets the hand, and it seems like i am continually spraining my right wrist. It does not happen with my left hand, only the right. I know it is most likely a form issue, I just dont know what it is, and could use the advice.
2007-02-04 06:50:15 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2 in Sports ➔ Boxing
I am using hand wraps and gloves. It is a 60lb bag
2007-02-11 16:45:00 · update #1
it might be that u r not taping ur wrist properly
2007-02-04 06:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Tyler O 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hand wraps could be it, as could form or follow through, but I know from experience that so often I sort jam/sprain my wrist on a heavy bag by getting to into it. I lose a little focus and throw a punch out as the bag is returning to me (as most heavy bags sway from punching). Throwing even a light punch at a sixty pound object coming at you is asking for problems. Is this perhaps what is happening with you? If it's not this or some of the other things mentioned, then I'm stumped.
Also, what's done is done, knowing the cause will help you to prevent it from happening again. Get it checked out and let it heal properly. Use it minimally to not at all until it is better.
2007-02-11 16:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by BJ_1985 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIrst of all, have it checked by a doctor. Even if you think you don't need too. Keep your wrist straight, ensure proper wrapping, wear bag gloves. If you case, get some bag gloves that will offer greater protection, not those gloves with little padding in it.
Give it a lot of time to rest. Try to not put any stress on it. It could very well be tendonitis or carpal tunnel
2007-02-09 15:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the using your reach issue, if your just starting out, make sure you don't hyperextend your arm because that hurts like a s.o.b.
The only thing i could think of is your not using proper punching technique or maybe your not wrapping your hands properly. If your not wearing gloves or handwraps at all then thats the problem. If you plan on hitting it hard then you should definetly wear handwraps and gloves.
2007-02-07 13:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by jdp000109 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not be wrapping properly. Or your hitting the bag while its stationary, this could easily sprain your wrist if your hitting full power.
2007-02-11 08:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by eddie r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I box and this happens to some people. I have never hurt my hand boxing. The reason why is because you are to close to the bag. you have to learn to use your reach.
2007-02-05 02:11:49 · answer #6 · answered by currydonya 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make sure you are making a proper fist. but it could also be that your jsut starting out and your hand is starting to get sore. my right hand was like that for a week but it toughened up.
2007-02-04 09:45:43 · answer #7 · answered by metabolicx_7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your elbow position first, dont let it fly out. then if thats not it, youve changed your wrist/hand angle to prevent pain in the thumb.
2007-02-04 06:54:10 · answer #8 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use hand wraps, and if you already are, then ask someone that knows about them to show you how to use them properly ie: a coach
2007-02-11 04:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by Angus J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok im ive been in boxing for about 3 months
make sure when you punch ,punch stright dont let it slide off
2007-02-04 10:51:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋