Is it offensive for men to train in compression shorts?

[CatTheTrainer]

I was curious, after recently pulling both my groin and hamstring, to pick up a pair of compression shorts but after trying them on in store my bulging quads and glutes look ridiculous. I can't recall men training with a pair in my gym so I was wondering if you're supposed to wear normal shorts over them?? What's the proper gym etiquette?

[NJLife]

wear shorts over them boom.

[Suxirc]

Use them as under shorts.

It won't offend anyone but people might think you're a fukcing weirdo.

[jwl685]

I wear them under my shorts.

[OneLastChance]

I was curious, after recently pulling both my groin and hamstring, to pick up a pair of compression shorts but after trying them on in store my bulging quads and glutes look ridiculous. I can't recall men training with a pair in my gym so I was wondering if you're supposed to wear normal shorts over them?? What's the proper gym etiquette?

LOL YES, You wear the shorts over the compression shorts. Only women to my knowledge wear them purely as workout "pants". If any guy did that I'd cringe..

[BalhamBeast]

Yeah, most guys I see wearing them wear loose rugby or football-style shorts over the top. Otherwise you'll be showing off a Linford Christie-style lunchbox.

[Melegaunt]

Rock em'. Show it off!

[AimSmall]

Compression shorts do absolutely nothing for your hamstring or quads. You have to get a specialized and expensive type of compression shorts to actually support your hamstrings. But as for normal spandex compression shorts that you see people wearing, they are more so for comfort. It is better to wear those in place of underwear so that you have more flexibility and you don't get wedgies or any type of limited movement that you can get from boxers and briefs. The stuff you are looking for are going to cost you a pretty penny and they will actually restrict your movement, but of course support your hamstring to an extent. A good example of what you are looking for are:
http://www.athleticcompression.com/2...FeeDQgod9wwADQ

[KGD54]

Rock em'. Show it off!

Exactly be the first to start the trend, yoga pants for men! hahaha

[The Running Man]

At track practice that's all anybody is wearing.

[XCrushFitnessX]

OP, who cares what they think? Use it to recover, I'm hoping it helps me.

Compression shorts do absolutely nothing for your hamstring or quads. You have to get a specialized and expensive type of compression shorts to actually support your hamstrings. But as for normal spandex compression shorts that you see people wearing, they are more so for comfort. It is better to wear those in place of underwear so that you have more flexibility and you don't get wedgies or any type of limited movement that you can get from boxers and briefs. The stuff you are looking for are going to cost you a pretty penny and they will actually restrict your movement, but of course support your hamstring to an extent. A good example of what you are looking for are:

I've seen overpriced Under Armour Camo ColdGear® Compression Leggings & cheaper brands. I'm 6 ft 165 looking to get past the winter and workout some days in them, think I'm a medium? Medical grade is 20-30 mm/Hg is this possible with shirts and tights?

The FDA regulates compression over 40mmHg.

[krakkerz]

OP has been wearing shorts over his compression gear for the last eight months. That's when he asked the question, got an answer and the thread died.

[CompressionMan]

I’m a guy, 6’2, 200 pounds, early 40s. Married with kids, living in suburbia. Can I pick your brain for a minute?

If I go to the grocery store (or anywhere public) at midnight, can I wear a fleece hoodie pullover, white low-cut ankle socks, running shoes and long black Nike, Under Armour or 2XU compression pants…and NOTHING ELSE (including underwear)?

Do you think I should toss on a pair of fleece running shorts over the leggings? What color shorts? Does color matter?

And instead of white low-cut ankle socks, can I wear thick white slouch socks with the leggings tucked in (socks in size to fit)?

How about this clothing combination for an overnight errand: a T-shirt, white low-cut ankle socks, running shoes and fleece shorts over three-quarter-length black tights (Nike, UA, Reebok, etc.). No underwear.

Do men's three-quarter-length sports tights too closely resemble women's capri yoga pants when worn without athletic shorts?

If any of this gear is unacceptable for the grocery store, what about a neighborhood jog at 5:30 in the morning? Or the gym?

Have you ever seen a guy wearing compression tights in public? Where? Was he discreet? Did others notice?

Let’s assume all the clothing described here was made for men by reputable, family-trusted designers and sold in your local mall big box sporting goods store. No crossdressers, no gay porn, no pantyhose, no nylon, lycra or spandex fetish.

Full disclosure: In the past year, I’ve replaced all my underwear with compression shorts. Someday all men will discover what I’ve learned and do the same. Sure, all your drawers will cost $25-$30 a pop, but the comfort makes ’em worth every penny!

Also: I’m not trying to show off my bulge (not much to show anyway).

[mot1ve]

I was curious, after recently pulling both my groin and hamstring, to pick up a pair of compression shorts but after trying them on in store my bulging quads and glutes look ridiculous. I can't recall men training with a pair in my gym so I was wondering if you're supposed to wear normal shorts over them?? What's the proper gym etiquette?

Not at all. Unless you're training in public.

You can wear a thong underneath it if you want. Something to keep your package from bulging out.

The general rule for bulges is , as long as the whole outline of the mushroom tip is not showing, you should be good.

[grouchyjarhead]

The "I squat in silkies" crew checking in.

[DCSpartan]

I have a pair of those circa 1990 from The Basic School when I was a mid.

[Lycra110]

If you are going to train and you want comfort and your sweat whisked away wear these compression shorts without the other shorts over them.
You will sweat like a stuffed pig if you cover up! You defeating the object!
There is no problem with wearing these shorts/longs at all!!!
Go for it!

[SprinterChick]

At track practice that's all anybody is wearing.

This. I'm a female and at this point it's totally normal for me to see guys wear them at track. (Especially with the male sprinters, the distance folks have chicken legs and don't fill them out nicely!) So rock them and be proud of your glutes, quads, and hammies as you worked hard for them!

[sowilson]

Sprinter Chick, there are two weights of compression shorts, the lighter ones (which are normally what's available for guys) should be worn under something. The heavier weight fabric ones are what's used as compression shorts (or leggings for colder weather) in track where you don't wear them under another garment. These are similar (in fabric weight) to typical tight fitting shorts worn by women working out (i.e. volleyball shorts). My son is a thrower and he's recently switched to just rocking the heavier weight track compression bottoms instead of compression shorts under normal shorts.

[AzWrestler157]

I honestly feel like a monster walking around in my compression shorts and a short sleeved tucked in. But its really only a wrestling thing and I wear shorts anywhere else outside the wrestling room.

[BC02]

I honestly feel like a monster walking around in my compression shorts and a short sleeved tucked in. But its really only a wrestling thing and I wear shorts anywhere else outside the wrestling room.

why tuck the shirt in??

[JFrasier1976]

I wear compression pants everyday I go to the gym. Sometimes with shorts sometimes with out. I always wear a long shirt and hoodie that covers everything. I have read that people are saying your gay if you wear them with out short. Who cares wear what you want. I am happily married. I wear them cause it's more comfortable in my option while working out.

[lucia316]

I wear compression pants everyday I go to the gym. Sometimes with shorts sometimes with out. I always wear a long shirt and hoodie that covers everything. I have read that people are saying your gay if you wear them with out short. Who cares wear what you want. I am happily married. I wear them cause it's more comfortable in my option while working out.

Man I hope OP isn't trying to figure this out 4 years later...

Strong first post to join date too.

[Emelbee]

yes! wear normal shorts over the compression ones! dont be like that old always naked guy at the change room lolll