Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I have a problem and it's kind of embarassing. I can squat a bit more weight when wearing a jeans, or a certain pair of jean shorts. When I put on more exercise oriented shorts or sweatpants, I don't feel as strong. I can't figure out why either. Does anybody have any ideas? Thanks
Sqatting in jeans
- Thread starter TylerT
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No, not tight. But not baggy. I believe they kind of 'grab' my knee area, right near the bottom of the squat, and for some reason make it easier. I've tried loose fitting shorts, bicycle shorts (the spandex type ones) and even briefs one time at home. This is really weird huh?
BiggT
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They probably are tighter than shorts, and thicker and more supportive than spandex. I am gonna resist the heavy temptation to flame for wearing jean shorts and spandex to the gym, lol......but seriously, if you want to wear regular shorts or sweats or whatever, just do it, you may squat a little less the first time or two, but who cares? just gradually dd more weight to the bar each time.
silver_shadow
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i'm guessing the tightness of the jeans keeps your muscles tight like they should be. but trust me - you don't want to use normal jeans too often coz they are bound to split sooner or later right in the hole (pun intended).
Lol at all. I always do squats at home, only reason I go to the gym is to use the calf raise equip, the dip station, and the Hammer military press machine when my shoulders are aichin'. My very favorite pair of shorts did split at the bottom of a squat. My daughter and wife were in their little swimming pool when it happened. I came out of my 'dungeon', where my weights are, and tried to make it past them without them noticing. I think every friend and family member knows about it now. Good Lord it was loud when they ripped, then I just felt a breeze.
Tweakle
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training in jeans also apparently helps your curl, because thats all I ever see the jean crew doing
seriously, anyone considering doing this in public - don't. wearing jeans in the gym is like turning up in a fannypack & otomix, or sporting gold hoops with a mullet and 'tache (and living in southern ontario I see 'that guy' at the gym way too much)
seriously, anyone considering doing this in public - don't. wearing jeans in the gym is like turning up in a fannypack & otomix, or sporting gold hoops with a mullet and 'tache (and living in southern ontario I see 'that guy' at the gym way too much)
There's a reason they make denim powerlifting gear - same lines as canvas. It provides support and that let's you lift more. It's a pretty solid fabric and popular in bench shirts. Granted you aren't getting outrageous benefits and they aren't ultra tight but anyone that's squatted in jeans or jean shorts knows it makes a difference and they seem stronger and more stable (not every area has to be tight but as you move the fabric stretches and it is held in place by your body and at your waist and supported by the seams). And this is why you made the post, because you've discovered the properties of demin even though that wasn't the purpose and you realize it lets you handle more weight and have more stability. In typical training, I'd advise avoiding supportive gear for the most part. In addition, those shorts are not made for heavy loads, this is not lifting gear, and if you come to rely on them and they blow up on a heavy attempt - that can destabalize your lift which is generally undesirable and can lead to injury.
Lesson learned. No jeans while working out, whether at home or at the gym.
heavy_duty
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ROTFLMFAO 
Tweakle said:
heavy_duty
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There's 2 guys at my gym who always train in military camo pants and timberland boots...the closest Army base is 100 miles away LOL.
these guys totally train for PUMP.
these guys totally train for PUMP.
Illuminati
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Madcow2 said:
this is exactly how "supportive gear" started in PLing. the tighter and less flexible the material (say cotton compared to canvas) the more you will get out of it.
i would say that it depends upon his TylerT's goals as to whether or not he should use supportive gear. if you want to get stronger, then by all means use it. If you feel as though wearing tighter jeans while squatting is helping you, then wear them. if you feel funny wearing them in the gym, then just wear some baggy sweats over them, and nobody will ever know the difference. if you want to spend some money (say $155) go to elitefts.com and get the metal viking groove briefs.
