How to Cut Kinesiology Tape — Video

Original Proworks studio footage showing a strip of kinesiology tape being measured, cut, rounded, peeled and stretched. About eighteen seconds, no commentary.

What happens in the video

1. Measure — the roll is laid along the area first, rather than cutting to a guessed length.
2. Cut — a clean, straight cut with sharp scissors.
3. Round the corners — all four corners trimmed to a curve.
4. Peel — the backing split and drawn back from one end.
5. Stretch — the strip held between both hands to feel the give.

Stills from this footage

The one habit worth keeping

Rounding the corners takes about five seconds per strip and is the main reason a strip stays on rather than catching on a sock or a sleeve. Square corners are where lifting starts.

Read the full guide

How to cut kinesiology tape — the complete written guide, including the I-strip, Y-strip and fan shapes, how long to cut, and why only the middle of a strip carries tension.

Proworks Kinesiology Tape — uncut 5m roll, 5cm wide, 14 colours.

This tape is a support product, not medical advice. Do not apply tape to broken, irritated or infected skin.