Gym Buddy Stopped Wearing Shorts

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Gyms have just reopened after few months and my gym buddy has decided its ok to now work out in just his tights with no shorts (never used to do this prelockdown) and tank - I wear tights too but still wear my shorts over them

Lets say I keep copping an eyeful when his spotting as he is packing

I find it rather off putting

Need ideas on how to raise the issue with him

He has had this live life hard since lockdown has eased
 
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I think he should wear what’s comfortable, and wearing tights without shorts doesn’t seem unreasonable to me.

I presume by tights you mean Lycra/spandex shorts or leggings.

if you’re really worried that he’s scandalizing someone with sensitive sensibilities, then just come out and say it. That’s what friends are for.
 

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Maybe you could simply ask him why no shorts?

Well i have - why the sudden change in just compression tights (he has now started just wear compression shorts too) after lockdown - he went on to explain that he reckons doing home workouts with no shorts made him realise how much better he performs and better range of motion and he read stuff on the internet. Not understanding why its all the time even when it ain't leg day.

He isn't a close buddy, we stated training together as we used to work together and just kept going as it made sense for motivation.

hence its a tad awks to bring up the subject and he is a good training partner
 

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Well i have - why the sudden change in just compression tights (he has now started just wear compression shorts too) after lockdown - he went on to explain that he reckons doing home workouts with no shorts made him realise how much better he performs and better range of motion and he read stuff on the internet. Not understanding why its all the time even when it ain't leg day.

He isn't a close buddy, we stated training together as we used to work together and just kept going as it made sense for motivation.

hence its a tad awks to bring up the subject and he is a good training partner

That makes sense I guess. Looks like it's tights and no shorts from here on out....
 

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I wear tights to the gym often and just wear a thong underneath. No VPL in the front that way.

Other types of form-fitting underwear could work too but the seams can show through. Some of the serious powerlifting types wear those singlet-type uniforms and wear briefs underneath.
 

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Gyms have just reopened after few months and my gym buddy has decided its ok to now work out in just his tights with no shorts (never used to do this prelockdown) and tank - I wear tights too but still wear my shorts over them

Lets say I keep copping an eyeful when his spotting as he is packing

I find it rather off putting

Need ideas on how to raise the issue with him

He has had this live life hard since lockdown has eased

“hey dude your junks off putting”

don’t overthink it. It’s a dick and you have a problem with it.
 
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I wear tights to the gym often and just wear a thong underneath. No VPL in the front that way.

Other types of form-fitting underwear could work too but the seams can show through. Some of the serious powerlifting types wear those singlet-type uniforms and wear briefs underneath.
Me too I like wearing virus and 2xu. So comfy rather than bulky clothes
 
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If you both workout together to keep each other motivated just go with the flow. He's more comfortable wearing what he's wearing. Maybe you could follow his lead.

Certainly nothing wrong with wearing tights or compression shorts. Just enjoy having a good workout buddy. It's not that important what he's wearing.