Mark with a Sharpie or pen the letter “L” or “R” on your left hand and right hand grip so you know which grip to put on each hand.
If you feel like the grips are too big or are extremely small, you may have ordered the wrong size. If you believe you ordered the wrong size, you might be able to return them but they must be in factory condition! Sometimes grips might feel too small at first, but this usually goes away as grips are broken in and the finger holes expand.
Your grips will feel uncomfortable at first, especially the first time you use them. This is a normal part of the process and should be expected for the first few days of wearing your new grips. As you work with your grips more, add in other skills as you feel comfortable. This even includes “basic” skills, like back-hip circles, casts, and kips.
When you take your grips off, take one grip and face it like it would go on your hand. Fold the top half of the grip down, so the dowel is hidden and the finger hole flaps face you. Fold the grip in half again the other way so you now have a zig-zag or “S” shape. Fold the grip down one more time towards you, so that the whole folded up palm part of the grip is inside the wrist area. Buckle or velcro the grip closed, as if your wrist were inside the grip. Repeat to the other grip. Store your grips like this after every workout, even after the grips are broken in. Storing grips like this will make the part of your grip where your palm goes more folded, so you can properly grip the bar with the dowel grip.
