Gym dress wear

Hi all,

Excuse my ignorance, but I was wondering if there's a purpose or some training benefits to the way some of the guys dress in gym when training, eg.

- wearing a hoodie, alone, or over a cap
- wearing a beanie
- wearing a thick jacket/tracktop (in summer)
- wearing long tights underneath shorts
- wearing those five finger tackies
- I've even seen a guy training barefoot on socks

...and I'm sure there's plenty more that others can share

Wearing Jeans and a button up shirt and then dominating the Bench press , day after day .

Beanies to absorb sweat

I have seen Plenty rugby guys train with no shoes on cause I'm told of their gait etc .. But bro come to London and see what Okes wear here !!! Lumo knee high socks with cycling shorts ( tight with no undies ) and a vest tucked in with a head band .. O weighed about 30 kgs as well !!!

I still want to rock a sweat band haha

Two guys (think they are brothers) at the gym i go to who either wear a bandana or a cheap ass cap (backwards) with these huge mofo headphones on. They are known as the beavis and budhead dickheads. They are too stupid to realise everybody takes the piss with them

MCJ wrote: Beanies to absorb sweat

For real? I have trouble training with a cap on


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Board shorts with button shirt with flip flops :pinch:

Iv seen jackets in summer a plenty. think some people reckon its to loose fat but what they dont know is they are not burning fat but rather dehydrating themselves. As for no shoes, iv read in bodybuilding book by franco columbu that some people prefer bearfoot on some exercises like squats for balance.

Waldu wrote: Iv seen jackets in summer a plenty. think some people reckon its to loose fat but what they dont know is they are not burning fat but rather dehydrating themselves. As for no shoes, iv read in bodybuilding book by franco columbu that some people prefer bearfoot on some exercises like squats for balance.

or evan flat-soled shoes

Waldu wrote: Iv seen jackets in summer a plenty. think some people reckon its to loose fat but what they dont know is they are not burning fat but rather dehydrating themselves. As for no shoes, iv read in bodybuilding book by franco columbu that some people prefer bearfoot on some exercises like squats for balance.

I've seen quiet a few pics of Arnie doing donkey calf raises barefoot. And a lot of other exercises.

I always wear a cap and I always start my session off in a jacket/hoody.. Gets me nice and warm.. And to be honest, I couldn't give a damn what anyone thinks. And people can wear bubble suits for all I care, gym is for me.. Why worry about other people? just my R20..

HAha, i was that guy training in his socks for a while. But mostly i don't care what ppl train in aslong as they train and don't F#ck around.

But one thing i don't understand and think is completely dumb, is training with your shades on, :huh:

dead lifting in socks is the only way!

Our clients either train in Chuck Taylors, vibrams, socks or bare foot. Except for the exception of Prowler/Sled drills when any trainers are allowed.

Wearing normal trainers to train in is not ideal by a long a way.

Also, no straps.
Belts only allowed at 1-3RM on deads and squats.
NOBODY is allowed to wear gloves, EVER.

Other than that they can wear what they like!

DC EVO wrote: Our clients either train in Chuck Taylors, vibrams, socks or bare foot. Except for the exception of Prowler/Sled drills when any trainers are allowed.

Wearing normal trainers to train in is not ideal by a long a way.

Also, no straps.
Belts only allowed at 1-3RM on deads and squats.
NOBODY is allowed to wear gloves, EVER.

Other than that they can wear what they like!

You running a Nazi training camp?

Why the restrictions on straps, belts and gloves?

Agree with Chapel

ABC01 wrote:

DC EVO wrote: Our clients either train in Chuck Taylors, vibrams, socks or bare foot. Except for the exception of Prowler/Sled drills when any trainers are allowed.

Wearing normal trainers to train in is not ideal by a long a way.

Also, no straps.
Belts only allowed at 1-3RM on deads and squats.
NOBODY is allowed to wear gloves, EVER.

Other than that they can wear what they like!

You running a Nazi training camp?

We just do things properly, and we get great results with it

Why no gloves?

MCJ wrote: Why the restrictions on straps, belts and gloves?

Agree with Chapel

Gloves equals a weak grip. Plus, hands as with feet, are loaded with sensors. Dampen the sensors, dampen the bodies preparation for the load you are going to lift. Some of our women deadlift 120+ kgs at 52kg bodyweight with no gloves. Most peoples weakest link is their grip. Throw away the gloves and the grip will get a lot stronger and you'll handle heavier weights.

Straps, we're not a bodybuilding gym, we want to build (no offence) true strength and straps equal a weak grip. If you can't handle the weight without assistance then you can't handle the weight.

Belts, unless you're going to near max, there is no need if your core stability is good enough and technique is sound. Belts at any stage for that create an over dependence on it.

A little more than my 2 cents but that's how we work and we get fantastic results.

Why would you want to wear gloves?

If i dont wear gloves after a back day my hands are raw.i use to train without gloves to see if my hands will become use to the exercise but that did not happen.i like my skin on my hands not the bar.

I dont have soft hands i am a farm boy but our bars at VA are like cheese grators. :pinch:

VonD wrote: If i dont wear gloves after a back day my hands are raw.i use to train without gloves to see if my hands will become use to the exercise but that did not happen.i like my skin on my hands not the bar.

I dont have soft hands i am a farm boy but our bars at VA are like cheese grators. :pinch:

Suck it up cherub hahaha

I used to be the same, it took me a while to get used to no gloves but it's the best thing i EVER did to improve my strength.

Guys training to get strong and ripped yet are worried about their hands hurting a bit...little ironic

personally, if I don't use a belt on squats or deads I will have to leave gym from the pain in my lower right back, this has happened before. So if its a choice between belt and finishing everything or not being able to bend over for a few days, I take belt.. gloves though, those are just sies..

CHAPEL wrote: personally, if I don't use a belt on squats or deads I will have to leave gym from the pain in my lower right back, this has happened before. So if its a choice between belt and finishing everything or not being able to bend over for a few days, I take belt.. gloves though, those are just sies..

For me mate, that says either:

1. Old or pre-existing injury - if so, then rehab it to get it right and gradually build up again.

or

2. Technique is wrong, possibly even muscle firing pattern is wrong. Either way if number one is not the case then deadlifts and squats should be completely pain free.

Whatever it is, wearing the belt is just masking an issue.