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Big Fits for Bigger Lifts at the GQ Gym Shop
By Tyler Chin
We hate to say it, but workout clothes these days kinda… suck. The skin-tight performance fabric, T-shirts that hang over your ass, and too-long gym shorts all (respectfully) should have been left in the aughts. Quad shorts, stringers, and cropped tees, however, are where it's at. In our effort to bring back the GOATed gym aesthetic of the '80s and '90s, we curated a hefty selection of gym clothes that'll make you look good while you bend steel, assault the track, or sweat it out at your next HIIT training sesh. We’ve also included some top-tier workout equipment and recovery digs so you’ll be able to take your iron game to the next level, no matter where you’re at in your fitness journey. So, enjoy this calloused-handed guide to dressing like you bench heavy, run fast, and know the difference between a deadlift and an RDL.
The Best Menswear Deals of the Week
Every piece of discounted clothing worth your dollars right now, handpicked by the GQ Recommends squad.
The Best Watches of 2025 (So Far)
From undeniable luxury pieces to red-hot indie sequels, these are GQ’s favorite new timepiece releases.
The Biggest Men's Fashion Trends 2025 Has In Store, According to GQ Staffers
Ready to turbocharge your style this year? Let the Recommends squad shift your fits into high gear.
Nike’s Latest Rare Air Force 1s Are for Delta Employees Only
To celebrate the airline’s 100th anniversary, the Swoosh cooked up an exclusive pair of hype-inducing kicks.
The Real-Life Diet of Zac Brown, Who Cut Out Seed Oils and Embraced NAD Therapy
The former “big boy” is now weighing in at just under 200 pounds, thanks to clean eating, hiring an NFL coach to be his trainer, and playing Fortnite while he does cardio.
Jay-Z, We Need You Back Outside
After witnessing retired rapper Jay-Z’s electrifying surprise(ish) appearance at Beyoncé’s Vegas tour finale, GQ columnist Frazier Tharpe wonders if Jay misses us as much as we miss him—and spitballs a few scenarios for a low-pressure return.
The Best Sandals for Your Dank Feet
We side-stepped our sneakers and looked past our loafers to suss out the least-sweaty summer shoes on the market.
I Went Back to Skinny Jeans, and It Feels Incredible
In an effort to keep up with these oversize times, music producer Nick Sylvester has tried everything from billowy Lemaire pants to the whole cowboy look. But when he recently pulled on a pair of A.P.C. Petit Standard selvedge jeans, he knew that he had arrived back home.
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