Shorts

Steven Nedorolik · 03-04-2006, 12:42 AM

I wouldn't really consider clothing "equipment", but not sure where else this should go...

Since my time on Crossfit, I've come to realize something. I need shorter shorts. As cool as knee length shorts look, they literally get in the way on lifts.
On deadlifts, I've torn up my forearms from dragging across the rough material. It feels much better to slide on sweaty skin.

During squats, the material catches on my knee. It doesn't really restrict any ROM, but the tension of the material is enough to distract me.

Anyone else notice this?? am I just paranoid; obsessive/ compulsive?
Now, by no means will I be sporting a speedo or full split running shorts, but definately looking for more mid-thigh shorts.

William Hunter · 03-04-2006, 07:56 AM

Steven, I made this adjustment myself. I use the baggy shorts for just chillin with the homies (man am I a dork).

However, don't go too short. You don't want to look like some reject from a cheesy 1970's rollerskating flick.

Shawn Casey · 03-04-2006, 10:01 AM

This use to happen to me too. I get the shorts that that have the underwear in them, like swim trunks kinda, or running trunks, army PT trunks. So what if you look like a dork, it's for training. Just don't go for Marine PT shorts. Don't mean to **** off any Marines, but god those are short. Your workout buddy might see more than he wants to.

John Seiler · 03-04-2006, 10:43 PM

Steven,
I'm with you brother. I've caught my fair share of grief for shorter/tighter shorts ('course that's been tempered by ladies complimenting me on my legs :biggrin: -I hope that's the emoticon for "cheesy smile"). Interesting that most people who don't get it don't squat either.

Bryan McWilliams · 03-05-2006, 06:29 AM

Champion brand cotton shorts t Dick's.

all cotton, thigh length, elastic/drawstring waistband.

Old school and cheap..about 8 bucks.

I also like to wear underarmor shorts under my champions. I avoid any unplanned peak shows, and the underarmor is slippery..nothing catches on it..

Underarmor stuff is crazy expensive, but you can get by with 2 pair. Wash them out in the post workout shower. They dry quickly/

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03-04-2006, 12:42 AM	#1
Steven Nedorolik Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Springs CO Posts: 348	I wouldn't really consider clothing "equipment", but not sure where else this should go... Since my time on Crossfit, I've come to realize something. I need shorter shorts. As cool as knee length shorts look, they literally get in the way on lifts. On deadlifts, I've torn up my forearms from dragging across the rough material. It feels much better to slide on sweaty skin. During squats, the material catches on my knee. It doesn't really restrict any ROM, but the tension of the material is enough to distract me. Anyone else notice this?? am I just paranoid; obsessive/ compulsive? Now, by no means will I be sporting a speedo or full split running shorts, but definately looking for more mid-thigh shorts.

03-04-2006, 07:56 AM	#2
William Hunter Member Profile: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rome GA Posts: 967	Steven, I made this adjustment myself. I use the baggy shorts for just chillin with the homies (man am I a dork). However, don't go too short. You don't want to look like some reject from a cheesy 1970's rollerskating flick.

03-04-2006, 10:01 AM	#3
Shawn Casey Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bamberg Germany Posts: 435	This use to happen to me too. I get the shorts that that have the underwear in them, like swim trunks kinda, or running trunks, army PT trunks. So what if you look like a dork, it's for training. Just don't go for Marine PT shorts. Don't mean to **** off any Marines, but god those are short. Your workout buddy might see more than he wants to.

03-04-2006, 10:43 PM	#4
John Seiler Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,687	Steven, I'm with you brother. I've caught my fair share of grief for shorter/tighter shorts ('course that's been tempered by ladies complimenting me on my legs :biggrin: -I hope that's the emoticon for "cheesy smile"). Interesting that most people who don't get it don't squat either.

03-05-2006, 06:29 AM	#5
Bryan McWilliams Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsboro NC Posts: 254	Champion brand cotton shorts t Dick's. all cotton, thigh length, elastic/drawstring waistband. Old school and cheap..about 8 bucks. I also like to wear underarmor shorts under my champions. I avoid any unplanned peak shows, and the underarmor is slippery..nothing catches on it.. Underarmor stuff is crazy expensive, but you can get by with 2 pair. Wash them out in the post workout shower. They dry quickly/