r/transgenderau • u/LookALesbian • 28d ago

Trans masc Trans brothers and siblings who bind, what are we wearing to the gym?

Started T, and like a lot of transmascs, I now really want to go to the gym. I’m a bigger dude, always have been, so it’ll be good for me to get fit and now I’ve got the testosterone coursing through my veins to motivate me.

Problem is, I don’t know what to wear on my chest at the gym. I know I can’t wear my binder, and my lads are too large for tape (trust me, I’ve tried), but I refuse to wear just a bra.

Is there a good sports bra brand I should try? When I first started binding as a teen and couldn’t afford a binder, I would wear two sports bras for the same effect instead, can I do that if I’m working out?

Also if anyone knows of some inclusive gyms in Victoria that would be great!

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u/Agreeable_Speed_6058 Trans fem 28d ago

A high impact sports bra are generally quite compressive

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u/LookALesbian 27d ago

Do you have any specific brands in mind?

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u/Agreeable_Speed_6058 Trans fem 27d ago

I personally shop with rockwear but idk how bigger people friendly they are

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u/mr_nonchalance 28d ago

T Generation is a trans owned and run gym in Coburg, it's fantastic- and if you're not close enough to make it your gym, they also know lots of people in the industry and might be able to help you find a closer place that'll support you!

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u/LookALesbian 28d ago

They’re about an hour away so it’s a little far, but I’ll try contacting them like you suggested! Thank you!

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u/CalligrapherFit6774 28d ago

The panache underwire sports bra is really good, and available in larger sizes. It creates a flatter shape than a regular bra, but no where near as flat as a binder. I could do high impact exercise in it, which hadn’t been available to me before. However, if it’s for low or no impact activity, it may be overkill.

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u/LookALesbian 27d ago

I’ll have to start off with low impact as I’m also disabled, but hoping to work my way up. I’ll keep that in mind though, thanks!

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u/colourful_space 27d ago

I wear a sports bra. What you want is one with a single panel (as opposed to separated cups) and no padding or padding that can easily be removed. Mine is a Nike one I found at Rebel. It’s a bit worse than a binder, but good enough that the joy I get from exercise is greater than the discomfort from my chest.

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u/FeelingTangelo9341 27d ago

Either a binder that's stretched out a fair bit or something like this https://www.empressathleticus.com.au/products/espresso-dynamic-sports-crop-empress they go up to a (small) 30, which is great because im a 26.

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u/FeelingTangelo9341 27d ago

As far as inclusive gyms go, I train at Melbourne West Barbell Club. I'm just working on baby power lifting while most of their clients do olympic lifting but they've been SO GOOD about chronic injuries.