What tights/half-tights do you use?

[huntito]

I've been training in gym shorts for the past few months and noticed that some are starting to rip at the thighs from all the cleans I'm doing. I've been doing a lot of triples, and noticed that i hear a tearing noise sometimes when I catch the bar at the thighs on the way down. Also, when I squat most of my shorts overlap my knees and they restrict my ATG movement and break my focus. I pretty much decided I want to lift in tights or half tights from now on depending on how hot or cold it is inside the gym, any recommendations on brand?

Also do any of you guys have problems with tights ripping often at the thigh?? My coach recommends just getting cheap walmart gym shorts that are easily replaceable, but I'm much more comfortable in compression shorts, I imagine half tights are the same just a little thicker.

Any input is appreciated

[DSimp]

I've been training in gym shorts for the past few months and noticed that some are starting to rip at the thighs from all the cleans I'm doing. I've been doing a lot of triples, and noticed that i hear a tearing noise sometimes when I catch the bar at the thighs on the way down. Also, when I squat most of my shorts overlap my knees and they restrict my ATG movement and break my focus. I pretty much decided I want to lift in tights or half tights from now on depending on how hot or cold it is inside the gym, any recommendations on brand?

Also do any of you guys have problems with tights ripping often at the thigh?? My coach recommends just getting cheap walmart gym shorts that are easily replaceable, but I'm much more comfortable in compression shorts, I imagine half tights are the same just a little thicker.

Any input is appreciated

I wear Under Armour Compression full length tights when I can, but they are really thick and HOT..

I love the compression feeling though. I see people in my gym all the time just wearing compression shorts.. nothing else.

I know the nike pro combats are pretty thick and supportive where you could just wear the compression shorts.

now that I post this I'm assuming you are a guy... but I always see girls wearing yoga pants to weight lift in. like actually weightlifting. not just for show... haha

[Igmann]

I wear Under Armour Compression full length tights when I can, but they are really thick and HOT..

Came in to say this.

The full length tights > Half Length

Half length are ideal for sprinting though.

I wear full length whenever squatting or deadlifting. They help. A LOT

[huntito]

Thanks for the input guys
I tend to like the half-tights over the full length during the summer, but i agree full tights warm everything up.

I found Nike Filaments which look pretty thick, which is a plus. Also found some wrestling tights made by asics but idk if their thick enough to take the beating of a barbell lol

Nike's


Asics


I'll probably just end up investing in whatever is cheap. Would hate to drop a bunch of cash on some Adidas or SKINS just to have them tear

[matjusm]

I always lift in loose fitting shorts that cut off at just around the knee or ever so slightly above it. I used to wear longer shorts but I found that the way they went over my knee during ATG squats bothered me so I switched to shorter shorts. I could never imagine lifting in something tight fitting.

[huntito]

I always lift in loose fitting shorts that cut off at just around the knee or ever so slightly above it. I used to wear longer shorts but I found that the way they went over my knee during ATG squats bothered me so I switched to shorter shorts. I could never imagine lifting in something tight fitting.

Im having the same problem. the half-tights stop right below the quad, about 1-2 inches above the knee. For me theyre the most comfortable, plus they keep your whole posterior area warm lol

[allergic2rice]

try some strongman warm pants.

I the vulkan ones and they are nice

[Torrtrefireto]

I think that Under Armours are incredibly thin. I can't wear just them. Nike Pro Combat is a little thicker.

The UA cold gear long pants are good, but their just compression shorts aren't.

I really just want something tight that leaves a little more to the imagination in my weiner region

[scarboro]

I think that Under Armours are incredibly thin. I can't wear just them. Nike Pro Combat is a little thicker.

The UA cold gear long pants are good, but their just compression shorts aren't.

I really just want something tight that leaves a little more to the imagination in my weiner region

Meh after a few sessions/looks you get used to it and learn not to give a sh*t.

[MyAvatar]

Damn I know that feel so well OP.
I just hike up my shorts like a fool

[Torrtrefireto]

Meh after a few sessions/looks you get used to it and learn not to give a sh*t.

I've been doing it for my deadlift days for about 6 months now and I am not learning not to give a **** at all! Its less uncomfortable in a real gym than a commercial gym though

[huntito]

try some strongman warm pants.

I the vulkan ones and they are nice

Thanks for the recommendation, the Rehband ones look really good. But that price tag is gnarly lol

I've been doing it for my deadlift days for about 6 months now and I am not learning not to give a **** at all! Its less uncomfortable in a real gym than a commercial gym though

I agree. I train in a crossfit gym with a bunch of oly lifters who wear tights and no one's self conscious at all. We train after the crossfitters are done kipping everything lmao.

But set foot in a LA Fitness and everyone bertstares your junk like there's no tomorrow haha

I'm pretty sure I'll invest in some singlets too and just train with a t-shirt over it. Seems to me like those might be the thickest after warm-pants

[Torrtrefireto]

Thanks for the recommendation, the Rehband ones look really good. But that price tag is gnarly lol



I agree. I train in a crossfit gym with a bunch of oly lifters who wear tights and no one's self conscious at all. We train after the crossfitters are done kipping everything lmao.

But set foot in a LA Fitness and everyone bertstares your junk like there's no tomorrow haha

I'm pretty sure I'll invest in some singlets too and just train with a t-shirt over it. Seems to me like those might be the thickest after warm-pants

Can you link me to those Nike's you pictured earlier? I googled them but only found them in full pants

[olyw8lifter]

Look up the Eastbay compression shorts/tights. I've got a pair of them and they're great. Plus, they're not that expensive either. I'll probably be getting more of them in the near future!!

[huntito]

Can you link me to those Nike's you pictured earlier? I googled them but only found them in full pants

Nike Filament running tights
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...%20MORE%20INFO

Nike Essential running tights
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=sh...36/pgid-276531

Adidas running tights
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...%20MORE%20INFO

Here's the old Eastbay compression shorts. Only $12 each!!
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...YWORD%20SEARCH

newer Eastbay's - $19
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...YWORD%20SEARCH

Look up the Eastbay compression shorts/tights. I've got a pair of them and they're great. Plus, they're not that expensive either. I'll probably be getting more of them in the near future!!

Do you wear them just by themselves? They look pretty thin, but at that price it would be dumb not to pick up a couple pairs. I think the difference between a half-tight/running tight and a compression short is the thickness of the material. Pretty sure as weightlifters we want running tights. But if you say the eastbays are thick enough I'll definitely buy some

[J.L.C.]

I wear the Under Armour "Long" compression shorts for every workout. In the winter when it's super cold in the gym, I wear some Paradox full-length tights that I found at Costco over the shorts.

[schabowy90]

Short shorts Asics or any running shorts

[Torrtrefireto]

Nike Filament running tights
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...%20MORE%20INFO

Nike Essential running tights
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=sh...36/pgid-276531

Adidas running tights
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...%20MORE%20INFO

Here's the old Eastbay compression shorts. Only $12 each!!
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...YWORD%20SEARCH

newer Eastbay's - $19
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...YWORD%20SEARCH



Do you wear them just by themselves? They look pretty thin, but at that price it would be dumb not to pick up a couple pairs. I think the difference between a half-tight/running tight and a compression short is the thickness of the material. Pretty sure as weightlifters we want running tights. But if you say the eastbays are thick enough I'll definitely buy some

What are the thickest ones you have? Thanks man, I currently use Nike Pro Combats, which are way thicker than my under armours but not quite as thick as I'd like

[huntito]

What are the thickest ones you have? Thanks man, I currently use Nike Pro Combats, which are way thicker than my under armours but not quite as thick as I'd like

I don't own any of those ones. I myself am in the market for some tights, which is why I made this thread haha. The thickest ones I have though are acutally a pair of Reeboks, but i'm pretty sure they're still compression shorts. I think the trick to finding a nice thick pair is looking for the stash pocket/zipper in the back for an iPod. I know the Nikes and Adidas have them. I'll buy a couple pairs and report back with what I find, I'm warning you though I'm quite the Nike gearwhore so I'm biased

[olyw8lifter]

The Eastbays are pretty thick!! Thicker than most others I have worn (and usually don't feel comfortable wearing in front of other lifters).

[KimValentine]

wtf.. this post was suppose to go in another thread..

don't mind me.. moving on..

[lwild]

Just ordered me a pair of these

http://www.asics.co.uk/running/produ...-sprinter-men/

Pretty cheap, hopefully they last a while though.

[OC23]

Do you guys wear anything over the tights? I'm new to olympic lifting so I am unaware. I wear compression tights every time I workout/lift, but I wear basketball shorts over them. You guys wear ONLY THE TIGHTS? Is that even allowed? Thats pretty much just wearing underwear to the gym? What if people see your bulge lol

[lwild]

Do you guys wear anything over the tights? I'm new to olympic lifting so I am unaware. I wear compression tights every time I workout/lift, but I wear basketball shorts over them. You guys wear ONLY THE TIGHTS? Is that even allowed? Thats pretty much just wearing underwear to the gym? What if people see your bulge lol

Most (pro) lifters just train with their suit pulled down and either topless or a t-shirt on top.

[OC23]

Most (pro) lifters just train with their suit pulled down and either topless or a t-shirt on top.

So they're still just wearing tights only for legs?

[lwild]

So they're still just wearing tights only for legs?

Yes. Like this




I don't see what you find strange about it tbh.

[BTBAM]

I wear the 8 dollar half tights that can be found at wal-mart, forget the brand. They function fine, although they are pretty thin and tend to rip after some use.

[OC23]

Yes. Like this




I don't see what you find strange about it tbh.

No, in fact once I get good at oly lifting and it makes a difference I would just wear a shirt and tights, but gyms allow this? It's literally wearing just underwear. What about the bulge? Isn't it "inappropriate" in a public setting? Those don't even look like the tights im thinking of. Tights = compression shorts right? wrong?

[DaTruth1]

No, in fact once I get good at oly lifting and it makes a difference I would just wear a shirt and tights, but gyms allow this? It's literally wearing just underwear. What about the bulge? Isn't it "inappropriate" in a public setting? Those don't even look like the tights im thinking of. Tights = compression shorts right? wrong?

I wear those adidas tights a lot. They're called Samba I think, got em on sale online some time ago. I have some underarmor leggings that I wear under shorts, some full length tights (I think they're for hiking but I just lift in them), and sometimes I just wear my singlet with the top rolled down.

Wear compression underwear underneath the tights. I got a bunch of Adidas and Nike ones. Wearing 1 layer and lifting is kinda gross, I wouldn't want people wafting my ball sweat. You'll probly have bulge but it's a gym - function over form and plus they'll all be mirin quads.

[WHT_LIGHTNING]

Nike Filament running tights
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...%20MORE%20INFO

Nike Essential running tights
http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=sh...36/pgid-276531

Adidas running tights
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...%20MORE%20INFO

Here's the old Eastbay compression shorts. Only $12 each!!
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...YWORD%20SEARCH

newer Eastbay's - $19
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model...YWORD%20SEARCH



Do you wear them just by themselves? They look pretty thin, but at that price it would be dumb not to pick up a couple pairs. I think the difference between a half-tight/running tight and a compression short is the thickness of the material. Pretty sure as weightlifters we want running tights. But if you say the eastbays are thick enough I'll definitely buy some

I wear the eastbay ones a lot, they don't reveal much (I think I have an average sized package,uhhh). I love them, but I usually only wear them in my garage, not sure when I will wear them to the gym with my coach, lol