Prime yourself for peak performance and work out with confidence with the best gym training tops for men.
Men’s Fitness Best Buy
UA RUSH Short Sleeve
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£45, underarmour.co.uk
Fit: 5/5
Style: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5
Made from mineral-infused fabric that reflects the energy your body emits back into your working muscles, this is also a fine-looking performance top with breathable mesh inserts that help you keep your cool. Of the gym tops we tried, this one was the best.
Men’s Recommended:
NB Jacquard Short Sleeve
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£50, newbalance.co.uk
Fit: 4/5
Style: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5
High-stretch fabric allows for a full range of movement and the seamless construction is made from temperature-regulating Breeze yarns. The jacquard style, meanwhile, ensures you look as cool as you feel. The second best gym top we tested.
Sundried Eco Tech Fitness Top
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£30, sundried.com
Fit: 4/5
Style: 3/5
Comfort: 5/5
The Eco Tech top takes Sundried’s ethical mission one step further with first-of-its-kind biodegradable fabric that decomposes in landfill within three years. As a bonus, the fit is as good as any top we tested.
Smartwool Merino Sport 150 Logo Tee
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£55, smartwool.com
Fit: 3/5
Style: 3/5
Comfort: 4/5
The Merino Sport 150 Tee is suitable for any summer sport. Featuring ultra-light temperature-regulating fabric that’s enriched with merino – for all-important odour-control – and quick-drying polyester.
Reebok Smartvent Move Tee
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£32.95, reebok.co.uk
Fit: 4/5
Style: 3/5
Comfort: 4/5
A training top designed specifically with the gym in mind, the Smartvent’s namesake yarn wicks moisture away during tough sessions, and the slim cut ensures that post-workout pump doesn’t go unnoticed.
OHMME Om Tee
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£38, gymzey.com
Fit: 3/5
Style: 3/5
Comfort: 4/5
OHMME made its name in yoga, but the brand is branching out to other fitness spheres and the Om Tee’s Coolmax moisture technology means it’s just as at home out on the trails as it is in the gym.
Nike Pro Tech Long-Sleeve Top
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£79.95, nike.com
Fit: 5/5
Style: 4/5
Comfort: 4/5
You know what you’re getting with Nike: high-quality, good-looking gear. The Pro Tech Long-Sleeve is no exception, featuring form-fitting, sweat-wicking Nike Pro fabric that allows for complete freedom of movement.
Note: The Nike Pro Tech Long-Sleeve Top has been discontinued. Check out the NIKE Men’s Dri-fit Academy Pro Long Sleeve Jersey.
My Protein Performance T-Shirt
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£20, myprotein.com
Fit: 5/5
Style: 3/5
Comfort: 5/5
It’s better known for its recovery products, but My Protein’s training kit isn’t bad either. Crafted from lightweight stretch material, the soft-touch Performance T-Shirt is breathable and fits a dream.
Björn Borg Tee
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£28, bjornborg.com
Fit: 3/5
Style: 3/5
Comfort: 4/5
Suited to summer, the Björn Borg Tee is made from recycled polyester and, crucially, Hydro Pro material that’s designed to wick sweat away. The fit is regular and the top is lightweight enough to be worn whatever the weather or activity.
