Is it okay for men to wear compression shorts alone?

whatatime2befit

To be honest, doesn't bother me what anyone wears to work out. As long as you are wearing something, all is good. If it's comfortable, wear them.

randomtai

I am a man and to hell with anyone who does not like guys wearing compression shorts. I don't understand why people get uptight about men wearing compression shorts. Just because their manhood shows or sticks out more shouldn't matter. It is what it is. It is just a penis. Just like breast in a female. It is natural.

:laugh:

ZombieKillaPrincess

Please wear shorts over. Even if you're a sexy beast, it's distracting.

yopeeps025

I see no issue here.

congruns

You do what you want and are comfortable with. And if someone wants to wear clothes to a nude 5K, they should be allowed to

IHrVoices

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MonsoonStorm

No issues with it whatsoever.

I live in big cycling/running country, so it's pretty much standard uniform. I wear them myself, alone, when I go for runs (compression capris/shorts/tights). They aren't undergarments, they are functional pieces of sportswear. I can certainly tell the difference when I run in compression gear as opposed to just "normal" shorts. I'm not going to add another layer of clothing just incase someone decides to feel offended.

I don't see what the big fuss is.

(Since I changed my avatar, I should probably point out that I'm female though - although the pink flowers should probably give that away)

fishgutzy

If women can wear volley ball shorts in the gym, why can't guys? I never would. I do wear bike shorts at the gym, but only in the Spin studio. If I'm using the spin bike that is in the machine room I wear gym shorts over the bike shorts.
Besides, I'm afraid not doing so might cause explosive vomiting episodes
Gotta say those volley ball shorts look really good on woman that lift heavy and obviously do squats
(I'm happily married but I'm not dead)

Packerjohn

neandermagnon wrote: »

Back in ancient Greece, people worked out at the gym completely naked. In fact the word "gym" is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning "naked"

Nobody was asking for a spot while benching either.

professionalHobbyist

Bicycle pants are thick spandex with padding. You normally wear those alone.

I don't go grocery shopping in them.

Some sporting attire is more revealing than others

I wear the thick Under Armor 3/4 length men's winter tights on leg day. They are textured and not shiny thin spandex. My trainer actually said to wear them for compression and staying warmed up. And as goofy as I thought it was, she was actually right

Wear what you feel comfortable with.

If you don't like the thin shiny spandex then get thicker textured and be less revealing. Well worth it.

PrizePopple

IHrVoices wrote: »

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Strong first post on a necro'd thread.

JoRocka

davemunger wrote: »

There is a difference between compression shorts and compression underwear.



The shorts on the left are designed to be worn as an outer layer, the underwear on the right are not. That said, it's rather unusual to see compression shorts in the gym. But it wouldn't bother me to see someone wearing the shorts -- the underwear would be a bit of a problem in my book.

I would have to agree with this.

There IS a difference between the two.

I honestly don't have an issue with actual compression shorts. I'm a firm believer in wear what need to be worn and floats your boat.

Packerjohn

Mr_Knight wrote: »

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

In fairness, it seems that most - or at least many - of the supporters are in fact females.

Which is a bit of revelation in its own right! :laugh:

Wonder what said females think of compression garments that show a definite camel toe?

M30834134

Definitely NO. Wear shorts over the compression underwear

csman49

i wear cycling shorts (when cycling to/from work). my OH's friends seem to visit a lot more around the time that i'm just getting home.

GibsonSG_67

I wouldn't no.

gdyment

I ONLY wear compression shorts when running (indoor or out) or biking. I'll change into compression shorts at the office for a lunch run and no shame walking around. I had no idea it was even a big deal to some people. But at our fitness place there's an indoor track that goes around all the equipment - compression shorts, compression shirt and off we go.

I don't even own baggy shorts. Inner thigh chaffing is the devil.

LolBroScience

I wear compression sometimes and I don't wear anything under. I do however, avoid lighter colors as they're more apt to be see through. It depends on the brand and quality though... some are thicker with better stretch, some are not as forgiving.

Haters gonna hate.

JoRocka

Packerjohn wrote: »

Mr_Knight wrote: »

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

In fairness, it seems that most - or at least many - of the supporters are in fact females.

Which is a bit of revelation in its own right! :laugh:

Wonder what said females think of compression garments that show a definite camel toe?

I do my best to avoid it- but it happens. My black pair are like permanently indented- my blue pair are like that but since they are light blue- its' way more obvious.

So what? Still wear both pairs.

stealthq

Packerjohn wrote: »

Mr_Knight wrote: »

To the OP, if you're comfortable in it - go for it. Screw what the negative chickies on this forum think. They probably have their own esteem issues or jealous they don't have the confidence to pull it off themselves.

In fairness, it seems that most - or at least many - of the supporters are in fact females.

Which is a bit of revelation in its own right! :laugh:

Wonder what said females think of compression garments that show a definite camel toe?

Necroed thread, but can't resist.

I won't wear that type of garment because it is incredibly uncomfortable. I had a pair with an unfortunately placed seam that rode up that way and tossed them. If some other woman wants to wear them I have no problem with it, though I will be the one standing off to side shaking my head in puzzlement.

For the record, men wearing compression gear (so long as it is opaque) don't faze me. Just don't wear the quasi-see-through stuff. Please.

mcpostelle

neandermagnon wrote: »

As for asking a man in compression shorts for a spot when benching.... I'd be tempted to but probably should be concentrating 100% on the actual lift....................

Omg, thought this too. Depends on the view though.

mumblemagic

I don't go to the gym to oggle other people, and I expect the same in return, so I don't care what you wear as long as its hygienic for the next person to use your equipment. If it's more comfy, knock yourself out!

CSARdiver

Are you advertising? Who is your target demographic? Can you pull it off?

Too many variables to comment on this marketing question.