Boxers have been putting their hands in rice for generations to help toughen up the skin and develop a good grip. Rice provides a natural way to strengthen your wrists, fingers, and knuckles without expending any energy or time on them.
This article will explore how boxers use this technique to strengthen their hands and set themselves up for success later in life.
Boxing is an amazing sport that requires exceptional hand strength. The average boxer hits about 500 punches per round with each punch having about 40 pounds of impact force behind it – if you ever want your child to be able to hit something hard then boxing is definitely not the worst idea!
In order for these punches to pack the same punch every time they need a strong grip which can develop into your child being able to open jar lids, hold heavy bags at the gym, or control their bikes.
Boxers have had a long history of developing their hands which starts very early in life with rice bucket exercises.
Putting your hands in rice is one of the best ways for boxers to strengthen their grip, develop stronger wrists, and build up their knuckles all while also providing other benefits that should be wished for later in life.
What does putting your hand in rice do?
This technique is also useful to help strengthen your grip, protect your knuckles, and increase the overall strength of your fingers.
While there are many different methods that can be used to develop a stronger hand you should always start with rice bucket exercises.
Some ways of building a strong grip are using a wrist roller, gripping an object, and trying not to let go such as the bars used in monkey bars at the park, or with hand grippers.
Rice Bucket Exercises:
You will always want to start with rice bucket exercises to help strengthen your hands. You can purchase rice buckets at most grocery or convenience stores that are used for storing unopened food, typically in the form of large buckets that you purchase a large bag from.
Rice is a great way to develop your hold and provide some resistance which will help build your grip.
Depending on your age you should start with a bucket filled with rice that is just above the wrist line and work your way up to full-size buckets.
Some rice bucket exercises include:
- Putting your hand into the rice (making sure that your fingers are protected) and then closing your hand as hard as possible to provide resistance.
- Opening and closing your hands inside the bucket of rice.
- Putting your hands in the rice and then picking up a slip of paper with a single finger.
- Pick a small object from a table and try not to drop it while putting it under the rice bucket for 20 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Do Boxers Have Big Hands?
Boxing poses an incredible amount of stress on your hands which can damage them over time without proper care. The average boxer hits about 500 punches per round which provides a lot of damage over time.
While you should always wear the proper protection and wear thick gloves to reduce any negative impact on your hands and wrists, it is still important to take care of them without the apparel as well.
Do big hands help in boxing?
Boxers with large hands tend to be more successful than those with smaller hands. Bigger hands tend to be able to grip objects better and will allow for stronger punches.
There is such a thing as having too big of a hand though so boxers that have overhanded punching tend to not do very well in the ring.
Can I strengthen my wrists?
Wrist strength comes from many different areas but by itself, it does not tend to be very strong. You are looking for wrist strength in a boxer that is soft and capable of quick movements.
This soft wrist strength helps boxers avoid punches thrown at them and throw lighter punches without the worry of injury.
Can I hit a heavy bag with just hand wraps?
No! Boxing carries a lot of damage and because of that you cannot just wear hand wraps and hit a heavy bag. You will want to first invest in boxing gloves which provide a lot of protection for your hands and wrists as well as increase your punching power as the weight of the glove helps throw harder punches. Once you have those gloves though you can use hand wraps underneath to help absorb impact and provide some extra cushion while the boxer hits the bag.
