Brands like Lululemon, Vuori, Tracksmith, and more are consistently some of the best we test.
FINDING WORKOUT CLOTHES that are functional but still look great used to be quite the challenge. While baggy T-shirts and old sweatpants were once the norm as gym gear, the best workout clothes for men are now all about combining the best of performance and style while hitting your KPIs. Because when you look good, you feel good—and you perform even better.
From household name athleisure brands to niche activewear brands, there are plenty of options when it comes to men’s workout clothes that fit the bill. But they need to put quality and performance first. For instance, the best men’s workout clothes will be made in materials that prioritize breathability, moisture-wicking, and stretch to ensure optimal comfort during all kinds of exercises. Additionally, the best men's workout clothes should be versatile enough to adapt to any training routine, from high-intensity weightlifting to yoga sessions.
Whether you're still getting in the groove with your new fitness journey or you're already a gym pro, the best workout clothes for men will help you feel much more motivated and enthusiastic about your time in the gym—or wherever you decide to grind it out. Our team at Men's Health (including certified trainers) have come together to test hundreds of pieces over the years to find the best workout clothes for men. From gym shorts to workout shirts to compression pants, this gear will help you crush those reps.
The right workout shirt should feel like a second skin. Enter Rhone's short sleeve tee: A workout shirt so amazing we've showered it with praise in our Fitness Awards several times in the past. Our fitness team at Men's Health have deemed it as perhaps the most comfortable T-shirt they have ever tested and worn to a gym session. "This breathable top moves with you when you reach overhead for pull-ups and chin-ups thanks to its seamless construction," says Samuel. Its breathable, moisture-wicking fabric has always come in a pinch for me whenever the gym gets a bit too heated.
In addition to the broken-in (while still secure) fit that's loaded with gym-friendly specs like an anti-chafing, moisture-wicking fabric, the Reign tee is also infused with gold (yes, really) to fend off any gym odors. Taking it outside? It also has a UPF50+ exterior for adequate sun protection. I can barely tell when I'm wearing it, and while the fit is athletic, it can stretch however much as required to every exercise I need it to.
You should never feel tied down or limited during a workout, and after Lululemon finally gave its best-selling, editor-tested workout shirt the upgrade it deserves, you never will. It's an ultra-comfortable, ultra-light tank that offers plenty of arm room for you to get through every exercise, from pull-ups to power cleans to kettlebell swings.
During our testing and comparison, we found that the new Metal Vent Tech singlet is cut and fitted so that you have a full, free range of motion as you hit sprints and smash out pull-ups. But it's updated with a seamless (read: chafe-less) build, and the fit and weight now feel much less clingy on sweaty skin.
