To find the best workout clothes, our team of 4 editors have personally tried on 40 different gym clothes since 2021, and tested each of them for at least two weeks, such as deadlifting in Ten Thousand’s Interval Short, hitting chest and back days in Lululemon’s tank tops, completing leg days in Polo Ralph Lauren’s boxer briefs, or running and doing cardio in Rhone’s t-shirt. In addition, we also considered options tested and recommended by our Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., NASM-CPT certified trainer Talene Appleton, and NASM-CPT certified trainer Brett Williams.

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To get a feel for how these workout clothes for men really felt and how they held up, we vetted our options by taking notes of their style, fit, comfort, price point, versatility, and performance such as stretch, moisture-wicking, and breathability. We examined whether they fitted well and true to size, whether their fabric could withstand hours of movement, and whether they could be worn for more than one type of workout. Our testers also include a diverse range of body types to help us ensure an unbiased result for selecting the best travel pants for men.

In addition, our tested selection focuses not on trendy or trend-chasing gym clothes; instead, our picks of the best workout clothes for men all fit great athletic guys with big quads, provide great value and performance at reasonable price points, and come in styles that will look great years from now. This article was updated in August 2023.