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trap for young players: dont wear thailand billabong boardies for squats. i dont know what the male version of a camel toe is called but pleasant it is not.
one of my balls is massively oversized, had it checked out and doc reckons is just holding fluids, no tumor or anything and testosterone is at above average for my age. makes it look like ive got a permanant semi though lol
Compression shorts, Running shorts over the top,
old t-shirt
running shoes (until i get some lifting shoes) and volleys
oh and a towel for mopping up ridiculous amounts of sweat
Generally - loose fitting trackies and a tshirt. On hotter days, loose shorts and a tshirt. Chuck Taylors.
For deadlifts only - Titan deadlift socks, Target brand emo lace up shoes with 2mm thick hard rubber sole. $10 on special. Awesome shoes. Thin and hard-soled like slipons but better because you can actually lace them up. A tip I got from some of the guys at Rockhampton Fitness Centre (some very good deadlifters from up that way) is that thick trackies aren't ideal for heavy deadlifts - as they actually add resistance to the movement of the bar (you can see it in JDizzle's picture if you can divert your attention a few inches down ). Tight fitting shorts are best and talc on the legs if you're allowed to. I don't bother most days, but I'll try to wear shorts on heavy days.
For squats, bench, overhead press only, I wear Adidas Ironwork II shoes. For squats only, I also wear Tommy Kono knee sleeves.
In winter, oldschool unfancy unGhetto trackpants. The rest of the year, shorts made of the same fabric. Good for squatting in. T-shirt. Closed-in shoes. Towel.
Either way, I don't want to be lying down in someone else's sweat when training, mostly only stalkers want to lie down in my sweat while training, and regardless of what I may want, I work at the gym, so if I like getting paid I'll abide by its rules.