Hey Davey,
Iâm new to the gym and want to make sure that Iâm using the best gear. I havenât been able to find any good information about the best underwear to wear while working out. Whatâs your favorite?
From,
Jim
Hey Jim,
The only thing I love more than working out is underwear. And the only thing I love more than underwear is men. So Iâm probably the best person to answer your question in the entire world.
When it comes to workout underwear, my criteria is as follows:
- Comfort
- Non-chafing
- Support
- Sweat-wicking
I think some of the sexier menâs underwear brands deserve kudos for their creativity, but most of their underwear doesnât pass the gym comfort test. With all the mesh, straps and tiny pouches, itâs a recipe for rope burn and testicular difficulties. These underwear are made for show, not performance. Rather than underwear that detracts from your workout, opt for underwear that enhances your workout.
Which leads to the next point, non-chafing. Itâs an issue so important that it is deserving of its own paragraph. From jock straps to briefs to boxers and everything in between, I have exercised in every underwear known to man. As someone who runs frequently, the only underwear that doesnât chafe my thighs is boxer briefs. Because the fabric is tight around your thighs, chafing is minimized or eliminated entirely. Hands down, boxer briefs are the way to go.
Which leads to the next point, support. Even beyond chafing, baggy underwear like boxers donât keep the family jewels in place. No one wants a ball slip while doing crunches or having things bounce around every time you do a lunge.
And speaking of the family jewels, specialized moisture-wicking fabrics help keep things dry. Heavier fabrics like cotton tend to absorb your sweat; this makes for a thick, smelly mixture of swamp ass that is only appealing to a small subset of men on Craigslist.
So what are my top choices?
Well, Iâm biased. As the creator of the DirtyFit underwear line, I canât help but plug my undies. Not only do they meet all four criteria, but theyâre made in the USA and people swear by them. Though you can order them through my DirtyFit Apparel online store ($26.95), Amazon.com is currently having a buy 2 get 1 free special.
If money isnât a consideration and youâre really looking to make an investment, I also really enjoy the Lock ‘Em Down Boxer Brief from Lululemon ($38). I exercised in them until finally the fabric around the thighs wore out.
But Iâd love to hear what your favorite gym underwear is… Please share your favorites in the comments below!
Love,
Davey
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Jockey athletic brand was perfect to go under my shorts for heated yoga. Quick dry, cooling and held everything in place. And you know in yoga, holding everything in place for a dude is really important #gomukasana
I like the Aussiebum Wonderjock. Styled like a tighty-whitey brief, but with a built-in cup to lift your junk up and out. Which is always a nice look in the gym! ð
no reason why you should leave the gym alone, or at least find someone to share a shower! save some water ð
Oh I have those! And love them. I donât care for them at the gym due to chafing, but theyâre definitely fun around the house.
I love working out, but I go to the gym for other reasons, too ð So I like to wear briefs that push my junk front and center so It stands out even when Iâm wearing nylon basketball shorts.
Letâs face it: compression shorts compress too much!
Obviouslyâs Naked 9 inch boxer briefs are my favorites, by far. Great pouch that lifts just enough and great fabric.
I may be biased since I work for the company but Under Armours Mesh BoxerJocks are some of my favorite underwear for everything from the Gym to day to day. They are a great weight and are super comfortable.
I like Reeboxâs RBX. They keep my penis and balls in place excellently. They are very stretchable and breathable….
Iâm old school. I like jockstraps most of the time. They keep everything in place and give the freedom of not wearing anything. The looks in the locker say it all some times too. When the young guys see you changing into a jockstrap they know u mean business. Occasionally I have forgotten to pack underwear or a jock and go commando. Things can pop up at any minute….
Better choose Reeboxâs RBX…
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Oh I have those! And love them. I donât care for them at the gym due to chafing, but theyâre definitely fun around the house.
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