16 Best Pairs of Compression Shorts for Men’s Workouts for 2022

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COMPRESSION SHORTS are kind of a must for most dudes. The stretchy-yet-supportive undergarments help keep you ‘locked in’ so you can focus on your workout without worrying about what’s going on in your shorts. Plus, most are made of moisture-wicking materials that help keep you cool and dry down there when your workout gets sweaty. (Not to mention providing plenty of air flow.)

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“It’s not only about what it gives you in terms of performance benefit, moisture management, support, and comfort,” Dan Leraris, director of Men’s Apparel for Under Armour previously told Men’s Health. “It’s also about the psychological benefit of how you put it on and lock in.”

Although the science is still out if it will really improve your workout, there are some forms of the athletic apparel that can compress your muscles to keep them supported and contained, thus possibly improving circulation by squeezing blood back toward the heart.

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So, whether you’re looking to add a few new pairs of compression shorts to your workout wardrobe or wanting to try your first pair, we’ve got you covered with these 16 solid options.

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Best Tested

Under Armour

HeatGear Compression Shorts

Fabric Polyester, 16% Elastane

Amazon’s Choice

Runhit

Men’s Compression Shorts, 3-pack

Fabric 88% Polyester, 12% Spandex

Best for HIIT Training

Ten Thousand

Compression Short

Fabric 78% Nylon, 22% Spandex

Best for Running

Janji

8″ Groundwork Half Tight

Fabric 68% nylon, 32% spandex

Most Comfortable

Alo Yoga

9” Warrior Compression Short

Fabric High Stretch Nylon Jersey

Nike

Pro Dri-FIT Men’s Shorts

Fabric 90% polyester/10% spandex

Leorever

Mens Performance Compression Thigh Tight

Men’s Sport Performance Compression Short

Fabric 84% Polyester, 16% Spandex

Brooks

Brooks Source Short Tights – Men’s 9″ Inseam

Fabric 78% polyester/22% spandex

CompressionZ

Men’s Compression Short

Fabric 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex

2XU

Mens MCS Run Compression Shorts

Fabric 72% Nylon, 28% Elastane

WOLACO

North Moore Compression Shorts

Fabric 88% polyester 12% spandex

adidas

Techfit Allover Print Training Short Tights

Fabric 88% recycled polyester, 12% elastane single jersey

Champion

Men’s 9 Inch Compression Short

Fabric 84% Polyester, 16% Spandex

TELALEO

5 Pack Compression Shorts

Holure

Men’s 3 Pack Sport Compression Shorts

Fabric 85% Polyester, 15% Spandex

Do Compression Shorts Work?

“In terms of science, there’s no clear evidence that [compression] will decrease injury risk,” Dr. Gerardo Miranda-Comas, a sports medicine physician and assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine previously told Men’s Health. “It can help with biomechanics, and personally that’s why I recommend it at times. Compression helps recruit muscle adequately and give you more synchronized movement.”

The biggest benefit you may get from compression shorts is the fact that they may help you recover better and faster. One 2019 study found that wearing compression leggings actually helped muscles recover more quickly after intense eccentric power or resistance exercise. And another 2016 study found that runners who wore compression clothing may also benefit from improvements in endurance performance, as well as reduced muscle pain, damage, and inflammation.

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For the past two years, we consulted with Men’s Health‘s Fitness editors and writers on the top compression shorts for men. Experts including our fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and fitness editor Brett Williams, NASM, put countless men’s compression shorts through the wringer to evaluate their fit, support, and effectiveness. We also considered top-reviewed men’s compression shorts that had at least 100 five-star customer ratings on e-commerce websites that we trust.

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