Cover Up or Let it All Hang Out?

[omg]

I notice a lot of the more serious bbers (at least in my gym and from what I've seen on DVDs and YouTube) prefer to be covered up in at least a short-sleeve tee or sweats.  Is there any practical advantage to doing so or are they just covering up the acne from juicin'?  I can understand if you're a well-known IFBB pro covering up so no one sees the goods before the next comp, but if you're just another schmoe from Podunk, USA...? 

its a reverse physchology thing.

to pretend like they dont want attention

but they do! 

[Cold]

I don't know why other pro's cover up, however Shawn Ray said he did so to keep his joints warm- and that it forces you to focus more on the "mind-muscle connection" rather than staring in the mirror your whole workout.

Bingo. That is how I feel. My first decade of training, always tank top and short sleeves. These days I dress comfortable in a loose thick big shirt. It keeps me warm, absorbs the sweat, and for some reason, I develop much better muscle mind connection. U just focus on the weight instead of lookin at the mirror.

[Wiggs]

its a "white" thang. 

ya'll wouldn't understand

I get it you mean like shape it's black thing, 99% of white people don't understand.

[Mobil]

huge fuggers wear these baggy clothes because it gets less stares from the gym. sometimes you dont want people staring at you all the time wearing a tanktop so you would rather wear baggy clothing.

[webcake]

I cover up. I just hate the attention.

[Rimbaud]

It's because string tank tops look retarded.

Agreed.

I don't even remember the last time I wore a tank top to the gym.

[Beener]

I go into the weightroom wearin a tshirt and a tank top, but the gym i work out at is so hot and i sweat so damn much that the tshirt is usually off within 15 minutes. I just cant do it, i got sweat pourin outa my face, outa my shoulders, outa everywehere!!

[MarvinEderFan]

Bingo. That is how I feel. My first decade of training, always tank top and short sleeves. These days I dress comfortable in a loose thick big shirt. It keeps me warm, absorbs the sweat, and for some reason, I develop much better muscle mind connection. U just focus on the weight instead of lookin at the mirror.

exactly the same here. more and more i've been training in a hooded, thick sweater and I've discovered/agree with the following benefits:
1- no flexing in the mirrors (we don't have a lot anyway though)
2- better mind muscle connection - very important
3- joints ARE warmer
4- more comfortable

I'll go through half my workout or so wearing it and then train in a tank or t-shirt. I can't give anymore reasons, it just feels better.

[Wanocki]

Not that i'm some beast but I don't want people staring at me while I work out, that would distract me if I feel like i'm being watched.  Every newbie it seems wears the tank tops or wife beaters.

[slaveboy1980]

its a reverse physchology thing.

to pretend like they dont want attention

but they do! 

exactly ..sometimes atleast.

when a dude starts with steroids he goes in one of  two directions he starts wearing more clothes or he starts wearing gold gym or powerhouse tank tops.

[Man of Steel]

it's called not being insecure and not caring what others think about you while you are working out

Bingo, if you're big you look big in just about everything.   String tanks, spandex and Under Armor are for the guys that need help getting across to everyone that they actually "work out".  Much like a push-up bra for women.

[Detroit Muscle]

 

[Captain Equipoise]

exactly ..sometimes atleast.

when a dude starts with steroids he goes in one of  two directions he starts wearing more clothes or he starts wearing gold gym or powerhouse tank tops.

what's wrong with gold's gym or powerhouse tank tops exactly ??

[Man of Steel]

what's wrong with gold's gym or powerhouse tank tops exactly ??

it's all pretentious b.s.

[WhiteCastle]

Back hair will do it.

Also, I prefer not having much skin come into contact with any of the benches to avoid getting warts.  If one guy there has a wart exposed, he can infect everyone who uses that bench.  I've gotten one on the upper area of my back from it coming into contact with a squat bar.

[wes mantooth]

what's wrong with gold's gym or powerhouse tank tops exactly ??

its kinda like wearing a tshirt of your favorite band...while going to see that band in concert. you just dont wanna be "that guy"

[slaveboy1980]

what's wrong with gold's gym or powerhouse tank tops exactly ??

its not about gold's gym tank tops. take a peek behind the trees.