Do Bigger Gloves Do More Damage?

By Kasim Javed Boxing Gloves

As a trusted supplier of boxing equipment, our customers often ask us, do bigger gloves do more damage?

Whether it is your first time jabbing at a punch bag, or if you are a seasoned pro at the sport, you may be wondering which type of gloves are most suitable for your boxing workout.

We will answer this question in this article, which we hope you find useful.

Why is boxing such a good workout?

There are countless reasons why boxing is one of the best forms of exercise. It is an intense, full body workout, so it engages many core muscles such as the frontal body core, biceps, and upper body core. It also helps build definition in the body and greatly improves your stamina and endurance.

Here are some of the benefits of boxing, which make it a universally enjoyed sport:

Burns fat

Boxing is terrific for weight loss, as it is a high-intensity form of exercise. Just an hour spent boxing can burn up to 800 calories, which is more of a calorie burn than running, swimming, or lifting weights for the same amount of time. Incredible, right?

Also, boxing helps tone your entire body, as you will be working your upper and lower body, your core, and your arms and legs, with every punch you throw. A boxing workout also helps reduce visceral fat around your waist (belly fat).

Improves your strength, accuracy, precision and hand-eye coordination

With every punch, jab and strike you practice, you will gain a better understanding of how to use your fists and unleash their power.

Boxing is a sport where you have to be quick on your feet, have fast reaction times, and be aware of your surroundings at all time. If you train with a partner, you will both be moving around a lot, so you will also be learning how to deliver powerful blows to a constantly moving target.

Therefore, boxing helps improve your balance, speed, agility and reflexes.

Excellent outlet for relieving stress and pent-up anger

Have you ever completed a boxing workout and then felt amazing and satisfied afterwards, like it was a dopamine hit? Well, that is because during boxing, your brain also releases a rush of endorphins, which are ‘feel-good’ hormones that induce a calming effect on the mind and body.

When we punch and spar, we are also reliving muscle tension that we naturally hold in our neck, shoulders and bodies.

Improves your bone health

A great way to look after your bone health is to take up boxing. Research has shown that weight-bearing, impactful exercises such as boxing create repetitive yet controlled stress on the muscles and bones, which stimulates an increase in bone mineral density.

Therefore, boxing can help prevent osteoporosis (weakened bones), as the sport strengthens the muscles and keeps the bones strong. Boxing is particularly helpful for menopausal women, who are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis and bone loss due to the decline in hormones that they experience.

Boosts your confidence

Boxing is a brilliant confidence booster. The more you train, the more you will set yourself goals and go on to achieve them. Over time, your mind gets used to this sense of achievement, so boxing is a really empowering sport that can do wonders for your self-confidence.

The combat sport also requires you to perform under pressure, which is a valuable skill that you can apply to other aspects of your life.

When boxing, you are forced to make sudden, unexpected moments, so you are constantly learning new skills and adjusting your punching power and techniques as you go along.

Additionally, boxing helps you regulate your emotions: it trains your mind to pacify negative emotions such as anger, anxiety and unhelpful thoughts, and focus on positive things instead.

What’s more, boxing is a brilliant self-defense strategy, to help you safeguard yourself against threats. So, it can adequately prepare you for real-life situations, should you ever find yourself in a compromising scenario.

Do bigger gloves do more damage?

When boxing, it is important to arm yourself with good quality boxing gloves, that fit snugly over your hands and wrists, without feeling too tight.

A glove size which is too small can cut off the circulation in your hands and wrist, causing a tingling, numbness, or bruises on your hands during your workout.

Wearing gloves that are too big can slide off your hands while you are punching, which can lead to a nasty injury to your hands (or to someone’s face!)

So, do bigger gloves do more damage?

Well, bigger gloves actually offer better protection for the hands, as they contain more padding or foam material.

But this does not mean that the bigger gloves would make you hit harder. In fact, the heavier the glove, the more it would slow your punches down.

There is no type of glove that would make you punch harder. It’s all about how you punch, rather than the boxing gloves you choose!

To punch with more power, you need to improve your technique and work on your feet and leg positioning, rotating your core, and the extension of your arms.

Where can I buy boxing gloves?

At Sports Maxx, we are one of the UK’s top suppliers of boxing equipment. We are proud to offer only the best selection of training tools, no matter how experienced you are in the sport.

Click here to view our collection of Boxing Gloves, Sparring Gloves and Training Gloves.

Boxing Gloves for Beginners

For newbies to the sport, we offer the best boxing equipment to get you started.

We recommend our Maxx Boxing/Sparring Gloves 4oz-16oz.

Do not confuse these gloves with cheaper quality bag mitts, these are professional quality boxing gloves. They are suitable for bag work, as well as training and tournaments.

Used by beginners and professionals alike, our boxing gloves are manufactured from high quality durable Rexion Leather, with multilayered foam for ultimate protection and performance.

The extended padding down back of hand, edge of hand ridge, and reinforced long cuff, are designed to provide extra protection to the hands when blocking full power kicks.

These durable, attractive gloves are available from the size 4oz, which are designed for young children, all the way up to 16oz, which are used by highly experienced adult boxers.

Click here to shop our Maxx Boxing/Sparring Gloves 4oz-16oz.

Boxing Equipment Sets

Are you looking to install a DIY boxing gym in your house or garage?

Then, look no further than our boxing equipment sets. We offer these as complete toolkits, with everything you will need to install a boxing bag in your chosen spot and start your training journey today.

We recommend our Maxx 5 Pc Set 3ft Tear Shape Punch Bag. This comes with a 3 foot, durable punch bag, professional boxing gloves, a wall bracket, a chain, plus all the fixings you will need to secure your punch bag.

All bags come with a zip top, allowing you to customise your bag- you can make it lighter or heavier by adding lighter or denser filling as required.

Click here to shop our Maxx 5 Pc Set 3ft Tear Shape Punch Bag.

Where should I install my straight punch bag?

We are not all blessed with our own at-home gym, which is another reason why we favour punchbags for workout routines. They do not require much space, making the perfect sporting addition to any garage, garden building, or spare room. You can also make the most out of the area you have available by hanging directly from the ceiling or using a wall bracket for a close-to-wall spot.

Whatever space you have available, we offer a fixing bracket to suit.

How do I stay safe when boxing?

Follow our advice below, to keep yourself safe during your boxing workout:

Never hit a punch bag with bare fists. Always wear boxing gloves, which are the correct size for their hands.
Equip yourself with the correct protective gear. Wearing headgear, hand wraps, arm pads, and shin pads greatly reduces the risk of cuts, bruises and injuries.
Take regular rest breaks and stop boxing when they get tired. Make sure you do not overtrain, as too much exercise could lead to exhaustion, injuries and stress fractures.
Hydrate with plenty of water throughout and after your boxing training session.
If you have a dedicated boxing space in your house, remove any hazards in the environment before you start boxing. E.g. you could trip over skipping ropes on the floor. Or the punch bag could swing and accidentally smash into a glass cabinet.