male only Work out attire

[Joe I 180]

I've been at the gym a lot lately, and have got my junk pinched between the bench and my leg and felt it swinging around on some of the standing exercises ie squats and dead's. I've looked around the locker room and see most guys wear their underwear, as I do boxer briefs, maybe one guy with compression shorts, I'm thinking of getting a couple of supporters. What do you guys wear while pumping Iron?

[DeniseM 238]

No personal experience with this, but my hubby always wears compression shorts in place of underwear underneath his gym shorts to keep all his junk in place. His favorite brand is under armour.

[PdxMan 4,292]

Compression shorts under my athletic shorts. Works great for everything.

[getlownurse 105]

I learned from my days in the military. We ALL wore compression shorts. I'll never go without them now.

[mark! 449]

Compression shorts, jock straps, banana hammocks, they all work for work out supporters. Can't do boxer briefs, too much pain and agony.

[aroundhky 1,174]

I wear compression shorts under my gym shorts as well. Certainly no "commando" here, well not while at the gym anyway.

[buplee 556]

I wear a compression shirt and shorts while working out. I also wear compression garments under regular clothes to train my skin as I lose weight. I'm trying to reduce saggy skin.

[linarestribe 24]

I also wear compression garments under regular clothes to train my skin as I lose weight. I'm trying to reduce saggy skin.

Does this really work to reduce saggy skin?

[buplee 556]

It helps to train the skin and hold it in place as you lose more weight. The item I use is a male version of Spanx which I wear most waking hours. It has helped a lot with my torso which is toning up nicely. I do admit it was a little strange at first when my wife ordered the top and bottom. The top comes in an athletic or T-shirt model, and the bottom is like a girdle. They hold the body in nicely as I tone. However, only my wife and I know about the garments. I didn't want any chiding from my friends and family.

[linarestribe 24]

Thanks. I worry it would make my moobs look bigger.

[buplee 556]

There company also sells special Gynecomastia shirts to hold down moobs so you will look flat or flatter in any shirt you wear. I don't know the company name but you can out in male compression garments as a search term and you'll find them. They're a little pricey but work wonders.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

There company also sells special Gynecomastia shirts to hold down moobs so you will look flat or flatter in any shirt you wear. I don't know the company name but you can out in male compression garments as a search term and you'll find them. They're a little pricey but work wonders.

Really great idea. I have been think about wearing compression to hold everything tight when working out and also to flatten out a little bulge around my belly button until it is eradicated with fitness. I also like the idea that compression garments might eliminate the need for a TT if it indeed helps the skin bounce all the way back in problem areas ( for me, again, is right around bely button in addition to high up on the inner thighs). No one sees those places except my wife and I, but I look at it every day, especially in a sitting position, wondering "when?"...

[buplee 556]

I can tell you. I feel more confident wearing them. I have always worn jackets or a vest to hid my moobs and belly, but with exercise and the garments I am noticing a difference. The garments are breathable and made I'd cotton and Lycra, so I was able to go our without a vest or jacket. As you said only my wife sees the areas that I am still working on improving.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Buplee- so I went out to Sports authority yesterday and tried on some different compression clothing ( both top and bottom). I found that medium bottom and large top work the best. I was trying on a medium top and I had to do a strange dance to get out of it. Lol. I wore them today during my workout and found it did make a difference in jumping exercises like star jumpers. I got more air. I will see how they work out tomorrow during my cross fit lifting. Thanks again.

[buplee 556]

Buplee- so I went out to Sports authority yesterday and tried on some different compression clothing ( both top and bottom). I found that medium bottom and large top work the best. I was trying on a medium top and I had to do a strange dance to get out of it. Lol. I wore them today during my workout and found it did make a difference in jumping exercises like star jumpers. I got more air. I will see how they work out tomorrow during my cross fit lifting. Thanks again.

Hey Fiddleman,

I am glad you tried them and they seem to be working so far. I bought two more myself but in a smaller size. I'm not used to wearing a size without multiple Xs on the label. Keep me informed on how your workout goes. You're welcome and I'll post about any other new tools I find might be helpful to us.