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Why Is It Called A Boxing Arm Reach When It Includes Both Arms?


A boxer’s reach refers to the total length of his arms, from fingertip to fingertip.

It’s the same as your arm span or wingspan. It is the distance from the tip of your left middle finger to your right when your arms are stretched sidewards, parallel to the ground.



WHY IS REACH IMPORTANT?


A boxer’s reach is determined by his height. That said, a taller boxer would most likely have a longer reach. But of course, it isn’t always the case since some people have naturally longer arms (although it’s a bit uncommon.)

Having a long reach is a huge advantage because it means you can throw more jabs while keeping a distance from your opponent.

However, take note that having a long reach isn’t enough. Also, it doesn’t guarantee that you will win a fight.



REACH VS ARM LENGTH


Reach shouldn’t be confused with arm length, which only measures the distance from the shoulder to the fist in one arm.

Like reach, arm length is also a metric that’s commonly measured in boxing and MMA.

Some experts consider arm length to be a more consistent metric because one can’t manipulate its measurement, unlike reach wherein you can make it appear shorter by shrugging your shoulders.

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Source: https://nazoboxing.com/blog/how-to-measure-reach-in-boxing/#:~:text=What%20is%20%E2%80%9CReach%E2%80%9D%20in%20Boxing,sidewards%2C%20parallel%20to%20the%20ground.
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