Why don't more men wear tight shorts to the gym?

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  • ThatDudeDonny
    ThatDudeDonny Posts: 268 Member
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    Simple, it's poor form to have my junk on display all Willy Nilly. :\
  • brendo204
    brendo204 Posts: 1,225 Member
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    ThatDudeDonny wrote: »
    Simple, it's poor form to have my junk on display all Willy Nilly. :\

    Agreed! im with ya mate
  • FitnessTrainer69
    FitnessTrainer69 Posts: 283 Member
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    confidence
  • CRT19871
    CRT19871 Posts: 16 Member
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    I dont think they are as comfortable
  • lookin4gains
    lookin4gains Posts: 1,762 Member
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    You wanna see me in my boxer briefs, then you better work for it. What kinda man do you think I am?!?! :p
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
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    I wear them all the time...on the bike.
  • Aero818
    Aero818 Posts: 90 Member
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    The same reason you don't work out in nipple tassels...
  • csuhar
    csuhar Posts: 779 Member
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    I don't know if there's any stigma. I've worn tight under-armor shirts to the gym, before, but now that I work out right after work, I just wear my undershirt from the day, which is already destined for the laundry hamper.

    When it comes to shorts, it's a pocket issue for me.
  • gionrogado
    gionrogado Posts: 45 Member
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    if i wear compression leggings under shorts, does it count?
  • Minion_training_program
    Minion_training_program Posts: 13,364 Member
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    gionrogado wrote: »
    if i wear compression leggings under shorts, does it count?

    That's what i wear. Well they are build in compression under the short (not long compression, littel shorter than actual shorts) and it fits perfectly.
    But i would not wear leggings/thights without that in a gym
    When i was still cycling, i wore them on racebike, but i never liked them
  • mwgibler
    mwgibler Posts: 154 Member
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    I wore my running pants to lift after a run. A couple ladies stared at my junk constantly. 😂. I didn’t mind the attention
  • gionrogado
    gionrogado Posts: 45 Member
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    Minion_training_program wrote: »
    gionrogado wrote: »
    if i wear compression leggings under shorts, does it count?

    That's what i wear. Well they are build in compression under the short (not long compression, littel shorter than actual shorts) and it fits perfectly.
    But i would not wear leggings/thights without that in a gym
    When i was still cycling, i wore them on racebike, but i never liked them

    moving around feels better with compression gear. specially if (my) body likes to store fat on the *kitten* and thigh areas 🤣🤣
  • 5ofseven
    5ofseven Posts: 791 Member
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    Compression? No thank you. I don't like the odds that my outtie would become an innie. Plus it just feels plain old weird, and not the good weird.
  • s131951
    s131951 Posts: 3,776 Member
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    I suppose it's a comfort choice with me.
  • elmusho1989
    elmusho1989 Posts: 321 Member
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    MireyGal76 wrote: »
    This is spawning off the OK Ladies... Be HONEST!!! thread...(http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1310393-ok-ladies-be-honest)

    The question was asked earlier, if men can wear baggy clothes to the gym, why can't women do the same? Why do they have to wear skin tight clothing?

    And a lot of people (myself included) said in essence "comfort and practicality".

    So I wonder... if it is so much more comfy for women to wear form fitted clothing while lifting / running / boxing, etc... why isn't the same true for men? Is there a stigma against men wearing tight shorts / form fitting clothing in the gym?


    Men: If you are a gym go-er, what do you wear, and why? If you wear compression shorts under baggy shorts, why wear the baggy shorts too?

    All feedback is appreciated (including kitteh gifs)

    We have more wobbly bits that need to be firmly held in by fabric to prevent painful flying about!
  • elmusho1989
    elmusho1989 Posts: 321 Member
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    Men.... I believe its a bulging issue....
  • 5ofseven
    5ofseven Posts: 791 Member
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    elmusho1989 wrote: »
    Men.... I believe its a bulging issue....

    You've been misinformed. We're all smooth like Ken dolls.

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  • GymGoddessGoals
    GymGoddessGoals Posts: 2,146 Member
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    Wearing compression garments is effective in increasing blood circulation in muscle tissue, eliminating muscle soreness and fatigue. This effect does not only happen when you wear them during exercise, but it lasts till after your workouts. Wearing compression garments can also prevent or delay the onset of muscle soreness.

    I don't wear them because they are form fitting, or ,heavens to betsy, my lady parts might "wobble". I wear them because its beneficial for my body. I know many males who wear compression leggings (generally runners), shorts and/or even underwear. Most of the time they will also wear baggy sweats on top of these items.
  • KickassAmazon76
    KickassAmazon76 Posts: 4,559 Member
    edited March 2021
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    Haha it was funny to see this thread resurface after 6+ years!

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