Underwear for weightlifting

[deleted18596641]

What do y’all wear in the gym when weight lifting? I’ve never found something I’m totally happy with. At the moment I’m wearing a size up in boxer brief because i get the most additional movements in them. And when it’s really warm I wear running shorts with mesh so almost commando but not quite. Is a jock strap a good option for squats and dead’s?

 

[Sailingbear]

I wear lined running shorts, no underwear. Same thing I wear when running. I like the freedom.

 

[deleted18596641]

Ye it’s a good option alright, the slight feeling of exposure is fun too though

 

[DSF140]

Commando is always the most comfortable.

 

[deleted18596641]

Commando is always the most comfortable.

I can see you have decent experience lifting weights
What type of shorts do you usually lift in?

 

[DSF140]

Actually, I wear whatever I have that is clean. I simply purchase inexpensive shorts, t-shirts and tank tops/vests from shops like Walmart or Target. To be honest, the last thing on my mind when I'm lifting is what I'm wearing.

 

[d_sylva]

What do y’all wear in the gym when weight lifting? I’ve never found something I’m totally happy with. At the moment I’m wearing a size up in boxer brief because i get the most additional movements in them. And when it’s really warm I wear running shorts with mesh so almost commando but not quite. Is a jock strap a good option for squats and dead’s?

Did leg day in a jockstrap once. The straps were hanging on by a thread and the pouch came off from the left corner by the time I was done. My problem now is the inseams of my shorts ripping apart.

 

[Dave NoCal]

What do y’all wear in the gym when weight lifting? I’ve never found something I’m totally happy with. At the moment I’m wearing a size up in boxer brief because i get the most additional movements in them. And when it’s really warm I wear running shorts with mesh so almost commando but not quite. Is a jock strap a good option for squats and dead’s?

Yes, a jock strapis great for squats and dead lifts as it offers exceptional mobility

 

[Cosgood]

Whatever those athletic breathable Hanes boxer-briefs are (X-Cool or something like that) with the pouch. I wear them more for medical reasons, but they do a decent job keeping my bits and bobs in place when I'm doing leg stuff.

 

[Jon1971]

A properly fitting jock strap is perfect for lifting

 

[goldscorpguy]

Jock or commando, depends on my mood (and who else is there lifting at the time!)

 

[aci31]

Did leg day in a jockstrap once. The straps were hanging on by a thread and the pouch came off from the left corner by the time I was done. My problem now is the inseams of my shorts ripping apart.

I feel this.

 

[WrestleBriefsBro]

I wear briefs. Mesh or sport briefs. Keeps everything together and love the looks in the lockerroom

 

[Dyrned]

Mesh briefs is my choice. Occasionally I go commando, but not on the leg days.

 

[Hulkinator]

I always wear compression pants to the gym and thongs are the best. So comfy I wear them daily.

 

[Plasticroad1]

Different everyday
Recently I've purchased a few pairs of shorts with liner in them so no need for underwear. That's probably my favorite.
I also will wear the occasional boxer briefs if I think there might be some running and high intensity cardio. However I love some briefs too!

 

[deleted18898441]

jock or briefs

 

[EddieAdams]

What do y’all wear in the gym when weight lifting? I’ve never found something I’m totally happy with. At the moment I’m wearing a size up in boxer brief because i get the most additional movements in them. And when it’s really warm I wear running shorts with mesh so almost commando but not quite. Is a jock strap a good option for squats and dead’s?

On leg days, I wear compression tights underneath shorts. Keeps everything in place. On upper-body push/pull days, I go commando under sweatpants or wear Separatec under gym shorts.

 

[lance-ryder]

Jock or commando

 

[WilliamG]

John Sievers pouched briefs. They have mesh and thong versions of it as well.