The clothing worn during an athletic endeavor must be functional on many levels: Appearance, performance enhancing or supporting, protective, comfortable to wear, stylish and appropriate. Every sport has clothing specific to their field and bodybuilding is no different. NOTE: Anyone who thinks that bodybuilding isn’t a sport, come down to the gym for a workout with an enthusiastic, professional bodybuilder. No athlete spends more time at training than a bodybuilder. Bodybuilding might even be considered an “extreme sport.”
Like all athletic wear, bodybuilding clothing must perform a number of functions:
- It must be comfortable and allow for ease of movement without binding or restrictions.
- It must be protective in that there is a layer of material between the body and any benches, machine seats and backrests.
- It must be functional; perspiration absorbing, elastic and sturdy.
- It should also allow for enough musculature exposure for a “set of mirrors.” Seeing the muscles work aids in focus and concentration on the area being worked. Gyms and fitness clubs are usually walled with mirrors for self-examination.
- Stylish – It doesn’t hurt to look good.
- Durable – It must hold up to wear-and-tear and multiple washings.
Typical bodybuilding clothing will often consist of:
- Outerwear – Sweatshirt and sweatpants or an athletic warm-up jacket and pants, loose-fitting, absorbent and easy to take off without removing the gym shoes.
- Loose-fitting shorts.
- Baggy T-Shirt.
- Tank-top.
- Athletic, supportive undergarments.
- Athletic socks.
- Gym shoes.
- Lifting gloves – Positive grip and lessens the development of calluses.
Most of the major athletic equipment companies also offer lines of athletic wear, all specifically designed for sporting activity. Bodybuilding clothing is very sport specific and some care should be made in the selection of what is worn. Most bodybuilding gyms offer workout gear. An online search will also uncover many mail order sources of bodybuilding clothing.
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