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HOW SHORT SHOULD GYM SHORTS BE?

I have well-defined muscular legs and I sometimes wear shorter shorts to the gym - not tight-fitting just short. But I notice most guys at the gym wear longer shorts (to the knee). Are shorter shorts too passe? I'm 39. I don't want to look like I'm stuck in the 80's? What do you think?



For example, these are a pair of shorts that I usually wear. My legs are better developed that the model's legs - but then again the model is 10+ years younger than me.

I say ditch it. Short shorts make one looks *gasp* gay!

Well I don't wear shorts that are to the knee, but I don't wear "short shorts" either.... I say wear what your comfortable in, but keep in mind whats too short.

Most of my shorts (Adidas) are just above the knees. They are fairly loose which is important to me for comfort. They also have these silky feel which I like.

Mine hit right above the knee. Standard I guess.

Mine are also just above the knee. Strangely, though, when I see a guy at the gym with short but not tight shorts, I don't assume he's gay. I assume he's really into running.

Shorter shorts will probably come back in style soon enough (see American Apparel) but they don't really work for me from a functionality standpoint. If you're running or something that's totally different than lifting.

I wear just-about-the-knee cargo shorts. Not because they're attractive (they aren't) but because I need extra pockets for all the crap I end up carrying around the gym (notebook, pen, phone, straps, etc).

I wear some underarmour shorts that hit right below the knee. If i pull the waistband up more, then its above the knee. Ive noticed that most guys are wearing some type of workout pants lately and no shorts.

espada saidI say ditch it. Short shorts make one looks *gasp* gay!

Short shorts are one of the easiest targets for gaydar.

crispro saidHOW SHORT SHOULD GYM SHORTS BE?

I have well-defined muscular legs and I sometimes wear shorter shorts to the gym - not tight-fitting just short. But I notice most guys at the gym wear longer shorts (to the knee). Are shorter shorts too passe? I'm 39. I don't want to look like I'm stuck in the 80's? What do you think?

Lemme guess...and you've also got Olivia Newton John's "PHYSICAL" playing in your 8 track?

crispro saidHOW SHORT SHOULD GYM SHORTS BE?

I have well-defined muscular legs and I sometimes wear shorter shorts to the gym - not tight-fitting just short. But I notice most guys at the gym wear longer shorts (to the knee). Are shorter shorts too passe? I'm 39. I don't want to look like I'm stuck in the 80's? What do you think?

Lemme guess...and you've also got Olivia Newton John's "PHYSICAL" playing in your 8 track? You know what Nancy Reagan would say to those short shorts --- JUST SAY NO! :-)

My (running) shorts are about 2 inches above my knee and sit low on my waist. As far as I'm concerned, that's ALOT better than the straight guys I see whose shorts are choking their package!

maxxtowt saidMy (running) shorts are about 2 inches above my knee and sit low on my waist. As far as I'm concerned, that's ALOT better than the straight guys I see whose shorts are choking their package!

You got it right in ONE!

Um... I don't mind AT ALL when guys with muscular legs wear short shorts.. there are a few younger body builders at my gym who do and I love it.

Yeah, if you've got muscular legs that can kill with one quick squeeze, then wear the short shorts. Are they runner's shorts?

Here at Fort Bragg, home of Special Forces, it's normal for them to wear runner's shorts due to their tree trunk thighs. I saw one yesterday coming out of the gym and was in full-on awe (and filthy thoughts).

Short shorts? Ooh, just add a sparkly top and you're Richard Simmons.

Nothing wrong with them per se, but I can't get that image out of my head.

All my workout shorts are to the knees.

As long as;

- you can not wear the same shorts to go fishing


- the shorts are on 1/2 of your upper leg and loose


- the shorts reach to ABOVE your knees


- shorts that are on the knees or longer are ancient and should not be worn by anyone.

And at crispro, no the shorter shorts are not too passé, it's the long shorts that are.


I wear Umbro black shorts that reach above the knees.. they're black and loose, with a cool shirt you are very much set to go.

Soufian saidAs long as;

- you can not wear the same shorts to go fishing


- the shorts are on 1/2 of your upper leg and loose


- the shorts reach to ABOVE your knees


- shorts that are on the knees or longer are ancient and should not be worn by anyone.

And at crispro, no the shorter shorts are not too passé, it's the long shorts that are.


I wear Umbro black shorts that reach above the knees.. they're black and loose, with a cool shirt you are very much set to go.

I need a pic of you in your shorts to grasp all those instructions! ....

I wear board shorts when I work out. I have really big quads, so those shorts are loose enough for comfort, but tight enough for when I need to do my leg work out.

I always tell myself that if I am not comfortable in a piece of clothing...than it is too...whatever....short, tight, bright...and shouldnt wear it.

If you have to ask the question, then it IS.

But I really would need a pic of you in them to make a definitive ruling on this fashion situation.

i wonder about all this every time i go to the gym- its obvious that my age group wears knee-length, basketball-type shorts to work out, but all the old men who come to the gym... its like they're frozen in the fashion trends of their youths.. and NO ONE wants to see old man thighs (shudders). i'm not saying older men should try and dress 'hip' or 'cool' cause that'd look stupid too, but one can dress appropriately and comfortably for one's age while within the current trends i think. and again, i reiterate- NO ONE wants to see more of pasty old man legs than they have to lol. if you know your legs aren't what they used to be, consider wearing sweatpants to the gym- the kind without the elastic ankles? (nothing against older men at all- i know i'll be one too one day; but modesty as one ages, for the sake of those around them, is as important as fat men not wearing speedos in public. please just have the decency and self honesty to know what you can and can't rock)

side note: WHY do old men also insist on the mid-calf length white tube socks? they serve no purpose, and look awful as hell- or at least as unflattering as ankle warmers lol. no, really, i'm genuinely curious on this one..

lets keep up with the trends people- they're our key to perpetual youth; we are blessed with acute aesthetic sensitivity in most cases- there's no reason for us to become dated like str8 men are practically expected to.

...and if you're under 50, consider just shutting up until you're spoken to. ... ... Who wants to listen to that infantile prattle. ...

czarodziej saidi wonder about all this every time i go to the gym- its obvious that my age group wears knee-length, basketball-type shorts to work out, but all the old men who come to the gym... its like they're frozen in the fashion trends of their youths.. and NO ONE wants to see old man thighs (shudders). i'm not saying older men should try and dress 'hip' or 'cool' cause that'd look stupid too, but one can dress for one's age within the current trends i think. and again, i reiterate- NO ONE wants to see more of pasty old man legs than they have to lol. if you're over 50, consider wearing sweatpants to the gym? (nothing against older men, btw, but modesty as one ages, for the sake of those around them, is as important as fat men not wearing speedos)

side note: WHY do old men also insist of the mid-calf length white tube socks? they serve no purpose, and look awful as hell

Alas, my boy, you are doomed to a similar fate. It seems like most men are frozen in time at the point in their lives when they were the most physically attractive and felt the best about their appearance. Our hairstyle and fashion choices have a very hard time letting go of that period. So be prepared to be a forty-something wearing Abercrombie and a faux hawk. Just as I am a forty-something wearing chinos, polo shirts and a bowl haircut.

i work out naked at my house so i don't have to contend with all these rules

If the shorts being worn are confused as daisy dukes then you might have a problem. I wouls suggest that muscular man with very nice legs wear a gym suit instead of really short shorts. if youare stuck inthe 80's then you might wanna upgrade in the ages. No harm can come of that and benefits are sure to follow.

DJ, I'd work out naked with you too and We would contend to any of the rules. LOL.

McGay said

Holy crap, that's the guy who was on the front of the mother's day card I sent my mom. The inside said, "See, having me for a son isn't as bad as it could be." LOL

As for shorts, I'm a runner and almost always wear short short running shorts. To the knees slows me down.

Seems like people go to extremes with (most) men wearing shorts that are better called "capris" and the women wearing shorts so short I can see their goodie box. As far as men go, why not show your legs if they're nice? (I may be a bit partial as I have a leg fetish !)

I usually wear shorts that land right above the knee and thats perfect for me and thats what I seem to see from a lot of guys that are working out at the same place as I am. I have also see a lot of guys wear wind or jogging pants, which I think that they are hidding their legs from the public, because they are under-developed.

-just my thoughts and what i do

dancerjack saidi work out naked at my house so i don't have to contend with all these rules

Do you need someone to spot you?

All shorts look long on me because I have a 28" inseam. The standard 9" inseam that seems to be popular with all the brands now go below my knee. Anything longer would look like culottes.

I don't know, I think it's kind of sexy when a guy is in good enough shape to look good in short shorts. There's this straight guy at my gym, very hot, and in awesome shape, he wears them ironically and it's a total turn-on. You really have to have a great body to carry it off. And you probably need to be young to pull it off as well. That's not an ageist comment - it's just hard to imagine a grown man trotting around in short shorts. I think it's more of like a 20's/early 30's American Apparel hipster chic thing.

Mc Gay

That picture might be Unconsitutional Cruel and Unusual.

he might be the Spanish version of Richard Simmons

there are alternatives

I'm 41 and have been wearing the same four pairs of tired faded gym shorts for the last 8 years that come up halfway between my croutch and knee. And i mean tired, the croutch part on a couple of them is beginning to tear.
According to my 13 y/o son - these are outdated and also date me - "not cool dad" are his words. So, guess who went out to buy several $6 Walmart gym shorts that come down to my knees? Hey, i am a poor dad raising two boys will little income to spare - besides i go to the gym to actually workout. Now, i look soooo cool

My shorts are pretty formal. They come to my knee and not too baggy. I did buy some new running shorts. There a little higher than my regular shorts but I love them. They show off more of my legs when im doing my leg exercises

Yeah...
the boys are wearin longer shorts nowadays
also get rid of the crew socks while you're at it
that'll save you from askin the next question

twentyfourhourslater saidI'm 41 and have been wearing the same four pairs of tired faded gym shorts for the last 8 years that come up halfway between my croutch and knee. And i mean tired, the croutch part on a couple of them is beginning to tear.
According to my 13 y/o son - these are outdated and also date me - "not cool dad" are his words. So, guess who went out to buy several $6 Walmart gym shorts that come down to my knees? Hey, i am a poor dad raising two boys will little income to spare - besides i go to the gym to actually workout. Now, i look soooo cool

lol adorable, both of you

its a workout not a fashion parade! jeeze anyone would think you are gay! Wear what you feel comfortable in as long as its not neon pink lycra that dissapears up the crack of yor a***

Gym shorts should never be too short.

That's how "CRABS" are spread.

Kidding.

I am not a fan of short shorts on guys at the gym - however when running it is a necessity. At the beach they can be nice too...but those two places are more than enough for me to see some mooseknuckle when I don't necessarily mean to.

jeeze better not train near me I would probably poke your eye out then ha ha ha

Id rather see short shorts than some guy with almost knee high white socks on! You can always tell the Americans in the UK its a cringeworthy fashion faux pas over here!

I'd say a minimum of a 4 inch inseam.

Shorter Shorts are fine if you are running or doing a leg workout. If I'm doing niether, I wear longer shorts or pants.

But short shorts aren't bad. Not at all.

here here

I also want to be seeing the muscles I am working out and concentrating on my form not have them covered in cloth!

you lot are such prudes

bfg1Wear what you feel comfortable in

Sigh, it didn't have to come to this. For decades we have been trying to eliminate this mentality ... and you are just undoing our work. I'm sorry things went this way ...

*loads the Glock*


*POW!*

oh lord...what are "fashionable" shorts right now? I need pics.

I have those shiny nylon shorts with the little holes in them and they come a far way down my thigh but I have never made an ink mark on my leg to measure them ...

caslon saidoh lord...what are "fashionable" shorts right now? I need pics.

I have those shiny nylon shorts with the little holes in them and they come a far way down my thigh but I have never made an ink mark on my leg to measure them ...

Okay old timer, don't read over my posts, you might miss valuable info !





This one, plain and simple.. don't make it flashy or big brand names all over it.. just keep it simple (for your age)





( did i mention you were adorable btw caslon? I must have had sometime, but again, you are )

Soufian said[quote][cite]bfg1[/cite]Wear what you feel comfortable in

Sigh, it didn't have to come to this. For decades we have been trying to eliminate this mentality ... and you are just undoing our work. I'm sorry things went this way ...

*loads the Glock*


*POW!*

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pmsl well ya can go to the gym and be a fashionista, Id rather spend more time worrying about what Im doing and actually achieving

guess it takes all sorts tho I suppose a bad fashion choice could be blamed for non achievement tho as everything else seems to get the blame rather than a crap diet and shite training

soufian!

ooooooooooo... (takes a step back, puts on sunscreen, and waits for the nuclear meltdown). LOL

Soufian said[quote][cite]caslon said[/cite]oh lord...what are "fashionable" shorts right now? I need pics.

I have those shiny nylon shorts with the little holes in them and they come a far way down my thigh but I have never made an ink mark on my leg to measure them ...

Okay old timer, don't read over my posts, you might miss valuable info !





This one, plain and simple.. don't make it flashy or big brand names all over it.. just keep it simple (for your age)


( did i mention you were adorable btw caslon? I must have had sometime, but again, you are )[/quote]

Oh my Grandad pants! Guaranteed to make the biggest guy look like he has twigs for legs! Why would yuo want all that excess material getting in the way so damn impractical!

exactly bfg1 ;p but it's also just eye candy .. i mean there is this dude at the gym, extremely hot and everything .. head to toe. But he has this thing where he pulls his shorts that are a little above knee-length.. too far up. Giving him an ugly wedgy and just looks disgusting.

What's the use of working out and making your body look hot .. if you put it to a disgrace with bad choices of clothing right.


Again, you don't have to look like you're doing a runway.. just pay attention

Soufian saidexactly bfg1 ;p but it's also just eye candy .. i mean there is this dude at the gym, extremely hot and everything .. head to toe. But he has this thing where he pulls his shorts that are a little above knee-length.. too far up. Giving him an ugly wedgy and just looks disgusting.

What's the use of working out and making your body look hot .. if you put it to a disgrace with bad choices of clothing right.


Again, you don't have to look like you're doing a runway.. just pay attention

OMG I am getting fashion advice from the land that gave us Clogs!!!! that takes the biscuit!

I didnt say go to the gym in a string vest with a pair of shorts that show off your religion. But Aussiebum do a great range of triathlon shorts that are short but sexy and fashionable. If that is what you feel comfortable in dont let others dictate what you wear. If speedos were desperately a fashion faux pas in favour of shorts I would still wear speedos to swim as a) shorts interfere with my swimming and b) feel awful on your legs when wet. Its no different

bfg1OMG I am getting fashion advice from the land that gave us Clogs!!!! that takes the biscuit!

LOL! Okay tell you what, it's all fine by me ... we could still make out if you promise to kick anyone's ass if they are wearing CLOGS or CROCS (BARF!!!)



And come one, speedo's ... those are niceee. Plus those are way hot in europe anyway.

Thank god no-one was wearing either in the Cockring in Amsterdam the week before last!!!! Mind you some were not wearing much of anything!

The men in Amsterdam were just astoundin tho phwoaaa! (lousy dress sense tho as they all looked American)

Lol the Cockring? Where the hell in amsterdam did you go?

Sounds like some underground porn gathering or something.




Damn gotta agree on that one ! The men there are way hot ... fashion sense overall in holland could be better indeed. Yet Amsterdam is where the most fashionable people are..can you imagine my misery?

bfg1 said (lousy dress sense tho as they all looked American)

as they all looked American??? He's gone off to bed now, but in the morning, I would like to read an explanation of American dress sense.

It was late, Id gone local what can I say ha ha ha ha ha

Yeh not renowned for their haute couture! or however ya spell it!

well well hello mr. fancy words! High fashion would be good but haute couture sounds more like the word to use when talking about fashion amirite!


Oh snap looks like you got caslon on your back .. pun anyone?



*off to bed, talk to you shortly*

caslon said[quote][cite]bfg1 said[/cite] (lousy dress sense tho as they all looked American)

as they all looked American??? He's gone off to bed now, but in the morning, I would like to read an explanation of American dress sense.[/quote]

just off shortly he he he

But lets see:

baseball cap (its essential as its sown to the scalp)

College tshirt or hoody (normaly in garrish colours that dont go)

Shorts normaly just above knee length, sometimes a vile check pattern that looks akin to your grandmas table cloth or worse denim!!!!

Socks: White just below the knee!!! WTF Arggggghhhhhhhh

Trainers (sorry I mean sneakers): Oh my god could they be any whiter!

Underwear: huge great puritanical boxer shorts that if pulled up properly should fit from just below the pecs down to the knee!


The English equivelant wears sweat pants half way down his butt cheeks! Which is vile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crimthann saidShorter Shorts are fine if you are running or doing a leg workout. If I'm doing niether, I wear longer shorts or pants.

But short shorts aren't bad. Not at all.

Ummmmmmmmmm....Where's WALDO??!!

McGay said

Spain

^ Is that Sagrada Familia in the background - or at least another of Gaudi's work? (No, not the guy!)

halltd said^ Is that Sagrada Familia in the background - or at least another of Gaudi's work? (No, not the guy!)

Yes, looks like it is. I'm glad that guy wasn't there during my visit

Precisely why I don't work out with gay men. I don't care about the length of my shorts or the type of shirt I'm wearing, or if my hair looks stupid tied back.

I go to the gym to workout 'til I'm ready to @#!*ing drop dead. It's not a fashion show for me, I have ratty old shirts that are 16yrs old.

Money is better spent on a good personal trainer/races and travel than Lulu Lemon!

Short shorts mmm I wear them only to gyms I don't normally go too. Sometimes it's fun to take it to another level of sexiness. But at my normal gym I wear regular boring shorts. 3 inches above the knee.

What i do find sexy is white nylon shorts.

There's a guy that runs on his own where all units run at daybreak on post that wears bike shorts. It definitely gets people wondering as I overheard a chick whisper to her running buddy about why would he wear bike shorts for a run. I've seen him a few times wearing the same thing.

The bottom line is be appropriate.

Well...it is always interesting to me the choice of clothing that people wear to the gym. Older guys do tend to favor shorter even (ewww Spandex). I am defintely an older guy by the standards that my numerical age is 42; however, I am also a fitness instructor so I am usually very much aware of what i wear in the gym. I wear clothes that cover my body, but give me a hint of defintition. I don't want to intimidate my class or be on display, but I want to show that i have the body at the same time. T-shirts and cutoff shirts, longer shorts, quarter length or even sweats, that is simple enought to follow.
Spandex NO!! running shorts, look like you are carrying a load...sorry they are not attractive. you want to fit, don't stand out!!

I cant wait until we get onto shower shoes ...

I think realjock should be renamed littlemissmanners.com

I have been wearing sweat pants or shorts that go just above the knew myself. I don't dare wear anything like shorter until I least get in some form of better shape.

You all are overlooking the bonus/positive side of short shorts though...

When being spotted on the weights with someone that has them, doing presses or such, you have a GREAT VIEW!

Other than that, LOL, I'm used to wearing them, had to wear them when I was in the Navy and then the Marines. I swear, the people that come up with the military workout uniform have to be gay.

redheadguy saidI think realjock should be renamed littlemissmanners.com

...and with that, OFF with yo' head!

i think the trend of long shorts is not sexy at all. i like my shorts to be enough above my knee so i can see some definition in my quads above my knees. i like for guys to wear wifebeaters, but those are not too common in my gym. i don't like the trend to wear black socks, they still scream geek to me.
i usually wear speedos to swim, but tried some short board shorts today; HATED the way they felt they were dragging in the water.
i'm over 50; get compliments on my body regularly at the gym. i feel like i won't be ticketed by the fashion police.

fitone saidi think the trend of long shorts is not sexy at all. i like my shorts to be enough above my knee so i can see some definition in my quads above my knees. i like for guys to wear wifebeaters, but those are not too common in my gym. i don't like the trend to wear black socks, they still scream geek to me.
i usually wear speedos to swim, but tried some short board shorts today; HATED the way they felt they were dragging in the water.
i'm over 50; get compliments on my body regularly at the gym. i feel like i won't be ticketed by the fashion police.

I think you just killed the thread

Board shorts should be banned from indoor swimming pools, they are unhygienic.

And as for guys that use the gym doing a workout AND then go for a swim in the same long shorts! Excuse me but that is disgusting.

redheadguy saidBoard shorts should be banned from indoor swimming pools, they are unhygienic.

And as for guys that use the gym doing a workout AND then go for a swim in the same long shorts! Excuse me but that is disgusting.

oh tell me about it! one disgusting pig even came into the sauna in his pants the other day (thats underwear to you Americany type folk) bleurghhhhh

bfg1 said[quote][cite]redheadguy said[/cite]Board shorts should be banned from indoor swimming pools, they are unhygienic.

And as for guys that use the gym doing a workout AND then go for a swim in the same long shorts! Excuse me but that is disgusting.

oh tell me about it! one disgusting pig even came into the sauna in his pants the other day (thats underwear to you Americany type folk) bleurghhhhh[/quote]



GASP, the nerve!


Btw i was guessing what your name stands for bfg1, and i came up with Big Feet Guy1, Blowjob For Gold1, Been Fucking Girls1, Beautifuly Flawed Guy1.


Wich one is it?

Wait, I don't see why board shorts are unhygenic. Because they don't have a liner? what does that have to do with anything. It's all soaked in chlorinated water whether it's one layer or two.

bfg1 said

that clarifies nothing....it's not even clickable ....

sorry Mr just replaced it!

its twofold: the BFG by Roald Dahl was a childhood nickname thats followed me through life. Im not exceptionaly tall but always was tall for my age, and have a loud voice and big ears (a family trait or as I prefer they are my shag handles :lol

Also when I first went online I was Bedfordguy which was a mouthful. So they called me BFG for short and I kinda resigned to the fact that I will always be a rambledumpling human bean called the BFG

The shorts that I wear to the gym as longer than the shorts that I wear for yoga. I think that the shorts should be functional. In yoga, I want them shorter as I can't stand to have long clinging sweaty shorts. But for the gym, I want to be able to see my legs as I'm working out, but not so short that every thing is falling out when I bend over.

I think this depends on what you are wearing them for. In public yes they may be to short but in the gym it all comes down to comfort and functionality. For me I hate wearing shorts to the knee. They tend to be uncomfortable. I prefer them shorter. For me if I sit down to do a leg exercise and my shorts are in the way - then they are to long.

bfg1 said

Dude that's my favourite childhood book ! I remember doing a 'report' on that when i was younger... wich is like 6 years ago.


BFG 'big friendly giant'
GVR 'grote vriendelijke reus'

Quite the flashback.

Shit i killed the thread, beat whoever was gonna say this to it!

/handpalm