Weight Lifting Shirt - Weightlifting

Buy Weights Online at:

What kinds of weight lifting shirt are there?

Like so many sports, weight lifting has its own fashion trends. Although you could probably wear anything comfortable, there are plenty of dedicated shirts available to buy which will identify you as one of the weight lifting ‘tribe’. If you are just starting out, you might be wise to hold off on purchasing lots of clothing. Wear anything snug that does not hinder lifting free weights. If you have a little extra flab, this is a great way to incentivise yourself – buy a weight lifting shirt once you have achieved your first goals.

Weight lifting shirts are designed to display the body beautiful – they are also practical, comfortable and aesthetic. Firstly, it is important that your shirt is tight fitting when you are working out, so that the weights do not get caught on any loose fabric. This will ensure that you perform to your maximum potential and develop the strong, powerful physique you desire.

Weight lifting shirts: what's fashionable?

As far as fashion goes, tank tops are very popular with bodybuilders. This sleeveless vest style allows you to display the muscles of your upper body, whilst allowing you to be cool as your temperature rises with each repetition. There are two basic designs. The ‘stringer’ is slightly looser, with narrow straps and a y-shaped back. The ‘flex’ or ‘slinky’ tank top is skin-tight, and usually has wider straps.

Also available are men’s ‘big tops’. These have extremely broad shoulders and wide arms, whilst tapering in dramatically at the waist. They are designed to make you look huge – accentuating the upper body and thickness of your arm muscles. It is common for weight lifters to wear these shirts as leisurewear, and not necessarily in the gym.

Another kind of shirt for weight lifters is the ‘muscle shirt’. It is very common for bodybuilders to find that regular clothes bought off-the-rack do not accommodate the proportions of their bodies, especially the upper body. The ‘muscle shirt’ is made of skin-tight fabric, cut in the most flattering way for thick arms, shoulders and torso. The fabric moulds to the shape of your muscles, allowing all your hard work to be on display!

Women’s tops are usually cropped, in a similar shape to sports bras. This allows you to show-off your toned abdomen. Alternatively you could opt for more coverage, with cami-tops or T-shirt styles. Although these garments look the same as any women’s sportswear, they are cut to allow for the larger proportions of the female weight lifter.

All weight lifting shirts are sold with specific sizing. As a weight lifter, it is common for you to know all the measurements of your body – waist, hips, weight and height being the most basic. Ensure you order the right size shirt for your build.

Pink Fridge Online Magazine > dating online > shopping for perfume > shopping for earrings > shopping for engagement rings > shopping for sunglasses > shopping for shoes

© The Pink Fridge Online Magazine 2010 - Weightlifting

Contact | Disclaimer | Sitemap | Advertising |  Subscribe in a reader