Let's face it, there's nothing worse than getting ready to hit your squat PB but being held back due to a lack of confidence in your leggings, in the fear they'll become sheer. We want you to be confident that your leggings can stand up to the stretch test.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN SQAUT-PROOF LEGGINGS
We’ve designed all our leggings to be flexible, durable, and – most importantly – opaque. But there are a few extra things to keep in mind to help you choose the right ‘fit.
MATERIAL
All our leggings are built to move with you - flexible, durable, and always designed to keep you covered. Look for a high-quality combination of Nylon, Polyester and Elastane. That said, fit and fabric can make a difference. You’ll find notes in our product descriptions highlighting where slight sheerness might occur, so you know exactly what to expect. Because when it comes to performance wear, a little stretch is part of the game, and that’s what helps our leggings feel and move like a second skin.
FIT
Sizing down might seem like a good idea for that compression feel, but too-tight leggings can cause the material to overstretch. When that happens, the fabric’s knit can open up – and that’s when sheerness sneaks in.
✔️ To find the best size for you, check out our Women's Bottoms or Men's Bottoms size guides before adding to your basket.
COLOUR
Lighter colours (like pastel pinks, yellows, and pale blues) can sometimes show more than you’d like – especially under strong gym lighting. Wearing tonal underwear can help, but if you’re going for lighter shades, we recommend sizing up for extra coverage.
Darker colours like black, grey, dark green and brown are solid, reliable choices.
PATTERNS ARE YOUR BESTIES
If you’re worried about sheerness or VPL (visible panty lines), patterns and prints are a great shout. Styles from our Adapt range – including Animal and Camo prints – offer extra visual coverage while still giving you the same comfort and performance.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
Everybody moves differently, and that can mean a little variation in coverage from person to person. We've designed our leggings with you in mind, for those sweaty HIIT days, heavy leg days and of course those well-earned rest (and maybe some pizza) days. While no pair can promise to be 100% squat-proof for everyone, our fit and fabric guides are here to help you find the style that feels right for you. It’s all part of striking the perfect balance between flexibility, comfort, and coverage - something every high-performance legging has in common, not just Gymshark.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Get in touch with our Customer Support team and we’ll be happy to help.