GEARING UP for your daily gym sesh with proper workout clothes shouldn’t be a chore. You don’t need to meander through Dick’s Sporting Goods or creep into the Nike and Adidas stores at your local mall to stock up on fitness wardrobe. If you’re not finicky about buying reliable gym shorts or moisture-wicking shirts that can last you years, are designed for every exercise, and won’t require splurging, simply head over to Amazon for some easy scavenging on the best workout clothes for men.
Unsurprisingly, the mega online retailer has it all in the fitness wardrobe dimension: performance t-shirts and shirts that attune to your movements, compression shirts and shorts that can improve recovery, workout pants and jackets for outdoor training, and, of course, tank tops and muscle tees that’ll show off your build. Moreover, don't overlook having the right undergarment for workouts, because Amazon has quite a few expert-tested socks and underwear for men that provide support and comfort down to a T.
Below, we've researched and curated the 16 best men's workout clothes on Amazon you can dig up. Bonus: they all qualify for fast and free Prime shipping.
Known for its top-notch workout gear, Under Armour is one of the best men’s clothing brands for guys in need of the perfect gym clothes. Its best-selling tee here is made with quick-drying, buttery-soft fabric and offers a comfortable fit. At this price, it's a no-brainer.
Better to have a Men's Health Fitness Awards winner as your hero workout garment. "This breathable top moves with you when you reach overhead for pullups and chin-ups thanks to its seamless construction," says certified trainer and our own Fitness Director, Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. In addition, it comes with the best feats you can ask for in a performance tee: body-mapped mesh construction for breathability, anti-odor technology, four-way stretch, quick drying, and moisture-wicking... It's the whole package.
It's basic but classic, lending you a nice fit that won't have you looking like you're screaming "Hey I'm a gym bro!". What's better is that everything about this muscle tank is neat—from the soft knit to the sturdy stitch count to the incredible affordability.
Offering the best of both worlds—the healing prowess of compression tights, as well as the comfort of gym shorts—this can help enhance your performance and flexibility. To boot, it also features a phone pocket, headphone jack, and a hidden zip pocket to secure your gadgets.
Sure, joggers look cool with your muscle tops or empowering hoodie, but sweatpants with an open bottom just fit better and look much more chill. These by Russell Athletic are a classic, with fleece that seals in the warmth and a Dri-Power that wicks sweat easily.
This workout shirt won't wow you in style or flex factor—unless you've got muscles on top of muscles. But it'll really blow you away with its quality. Everything from its moisture-wicking, quick-drying Cool-DRI tech to built-in UV protection to FreshIQ odor resistance just spells out success and comfort for your gym hours.
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Best budget workout shorts
Amazon Essentials Performance Tech Loose-Fit Shorts (Pack of 2)
Best budget workout shorts
Amazon Essentials Performance Tech Loose-Fit Shorts (Pack of 2)
Let's not kid ourselves here: these are the best-value gym shorts you can find. It's moisture-wicking, stretchy, breathable, and comes in a foolproof fit that just can't go wrong on any body. The best part is: you get two pairs for under $20. Priceless.
As one of our favorite athleisure brands, it's no surprise that Nike makes a killer pair of workout shorts. Featuring sweat management and motion vents, it'll keep you comfortable in all activities and sports.
On colder days, wearing hoodies to the gym is not only acceptable but also recommended. UA's Tech hoodie, like its Tech t-shirt, offers supreme comfort in its fast-drying, sweat-wicking fabric. Better yet, it keeps you warm and is shockingly thin and light.
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Best flex workout clothes
NELEUS Workout Athletic Gym Muscle Hooded Tank Top (Pack of 3)
Best flex workout clothes
NELEUS Workout Athletic Gym Muscle Hooded Tank Top (Pack of 3)
If you've got what it takes and don't mind looking like a gym rat, NELEUS has a slew of muscle tanks, hooded workout shirts, and pump-friendly gym attire to score on Amazon. Its hooded muscle tank made with breathable, sweat-wicking fabric will let you be proud of being a fitness junkie.
Got legs for days? A pair of compression pants let you show them off while keeping those muscles fine-toned and relaxed. At just $10 a pair, with fabric that cools, breathes, wicks sweat, protects against UV, and really stretches, these are perhaps the best you can find on Amazon.
These will carry you through even the nastiest gym sessions. Its moisture-wicking and heat-releasing properties make it ideal for workouts in all kinds of weather. Its anti-chafing stitching plus UPF 50+ protection against blazing sunlight just put the cherry on top.
Don't underestimate them just because they're less than $10 per pair. In fact, these compression shorts have gotten everything you can ask for in a pair of compression shorts in spades: anti-chafing flatlock stitching, stretchy fabric that feels snug, quick-drying, sweat-wicking, and, yes, a neat pocket for your phone or earbuds.
Best workout jacket
Adidas Essentials Warm-up 3-stripes Track Top Jacket
Best workout jacket
Adidas Essentials Warm-up 3-stripes Track Top Jacket
It's cold outside, but you'll sweat a river either way. Better to be ready than sorry later. Hence, having a top layer is essential. This signature track jacket is breathable, versatile, and lets you warm up and cool down in style.
If your training involves a lot of foot movement, better to invest in a good pair of socks that'll keep your feet blister-free, offer a sturdy non-slip grip, wick sweat, and even support your muscles, like this one. With it, you can even deadlift without footwear at all.
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Best workout underwear
Gold Standard Athletic Flyless Boxer Briefs For Men
Best workout underwear
Gold Standard Athletic Flyless Boxer Briefs For Men
Few skivvies truly work as a pair of workout underwear, but these boxer briefs have earned that moniker. Clinical sexologist and certified sex educator of Philadelphia Weekly Sharon Sanders recommends Gold Standard for your workouts. "It has an anti-chaffing feature, providing maximum comfort and fit, even if worn during athletic activities," she says. And thanks to the neat polyester-spandex blend, these boxer briefs have "a highly breathable fabric so it allows for maximum airflow and comfort." All in all, these will hold things together without feeling noticeable on your thighs.
Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men’s Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.