Why do kickboxers wrap their hands?

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it gives stability to your wrist and also keeps your bones and tissues compressed which reduces chances of injury
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Kickboxers wrap their hands primarily to provide support and protection to their wrists, knuckles, and hand bones during training and fights. The wrapping helps stabilize the wrist joint, reducing the risk of sprains or fractures when throwing punches or absorbing impacts. Additionally, hand wraps help...
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Kickboxers wrap their hands primarily to provide support and protection to their wrists, knuckles, and hand bones during training and fights. The wrapping helps stabilize the wrist joint, reducing the risk of sprains or fractures when throwing punches or absorbing impacts. Additionally, hand wraps help distribute the force of impact more evenly across the hand and wrist, which can prevent injuries such as bruising or strains. They also provide some cushioning for the knuckles, which can reduce the likelihood of cuts or abrasions during sparring or hitting pads. Overall, hand wraps are an essential piece of safety equipment for kickboxers, helping to minimize the risk of hand and wrist injuries while training and competing. read less
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it gives stability to your wrist and also keeps your bones and tissues compressed which reduces chances of injury
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Bcoz they dont want to injured there knuckles.
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