MEN: Compressions Underneath?

Ineed2toneup
Ineed2toneup Posts: 33 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So do you guys wear compression shorts or pants under gym clothes? and what is its purpose...

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    The same reason I wear a seatbelt in the car......

    I prefer to wear compression shorts rather than conventional cotton underwear when I'm working out because the cotton gets wet and gross feeling from sweat and it keeps the boys securely out of harms way.

    I do wear compression tights for my longer runs in the later stages of a race training cycle. The jury is still out in terms of science based benefits but I do feel less beat up after a 20km run than I would otherwise (could be the placebo effect, could just be old age...)
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    I wear compression shorts under my actual shorts. One for the comfort and it keeps everything secure. Two it saves me from having to hold my shorts whenever I do an exercise where my legs are elevated
  • Ineed2toneup
    Ineed2toneup Posts: 33 Member
    Nice advise Jesse thanks so much... In the winter time do you wear long pant ones?
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I like them because they help keep my boys from straying too far into the bar path
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Nah I just wear shorts year round since my gym has heating
  • cw106
    cw106 Posts: 952 Member
    BrianSharpe wrote: »
    The same reason I wear a seatbelt in the car......

    I prefer to wear compression shorts rather than conventional cotton underwear when I'm working out because the cotton gets wet and gross feeling from sweat and it keeps the boys securely out of harms way.

    I do wear compression tights for my longer runs in the later stages of a race training cycle. The jury is still out in terms of science based benefits but I do feel less beat up after a 20km run than I would otherwise (could be the placebo effect, could just be old age...)

    fully agree.
    also wear compression socks for gym/rowing/running too.seems to reduce niggles/aches after.

  • drachfit
    drachfit Posts: 217 Member
    There is no scientific evidence that compression clothing aids in recovery or helps any kind of athletic performance.

    But they stay in place while you move around, are mobile and let you move, don't soak up a ton of sweat, and keep the boys safe and sound. Which is enough good reasons to wear compression shorts without making up BS about it helping your performance.
  • Ineed2toneup
    Ineed2toneup Posts: 33 Member
    I wear it for modesty too... I don't like my shorts riding down exposing my crutch - the compressions are good for that.
  • coreyreichle
    coreyreichle Posts: 1,031 Member
    I do. Keeps mah boys in place, and wicks sweat from the nethers.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Almost all my shorts have an compression type insert - running or gym. Keeps everything in place, reduces chafing.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    i dont know why this thread has amused me so much.... :laugh:
  • Soundwave79
    Soundwave79 Posts: 469 Member
    For my Krav classes I wear the compression shorts with the cup built in. Krav is big on groin kicks so the reason is probably quite understandable. But even on my normal cardio workouts and weight lifting days as others have said "keeps everything in place". Not only that but when doing stuff like squats and deadlifts with regular boxers or boxer briefs I'm constantly having to fix them after each set where the compression don't ride up on me.
  • dlr96
    dlr96 Posts: 199 Member
    Compression all the way. Love under armours version
  • briscogun
    briscogun Posts: 1,138 Member
    I do just for logistical reasons. Nothing worse than trying to get a good workout or run in and you have to stop because your twig and berries are swinging around with their hands in the air like they just don't care. Not a good sensation...
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    tripping hazard #justsayin

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