High-impact support, high-key style: sports bras designed for bigger breasts.
As big-breasted folks, finding a supportive, comfortable and stylish sports bra can feel like Mission: Impossible. And those of us with a bit of extra sumthin’ sumthin’ up top probably aren’t getting the workout we want because of it (#bigboobproblems).
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Tired of layering sports bras or holding your boobs down while you run? Have no fear. We’re in our peak performance era, and that means getting a sports bra to match our workout goals – no matter how intense.
Thankfully, some modern sports bra designers have taken note and created options that offer true support and comfort. And they’ve decided we finally get some stylish options, too.
Check out this guide to the best sports bras for big-breasted bodies, with high-impact and low-impact designs to give your body the support it deserves.
Go big or go home: sports bras for high-impact workouts.
If your idea of a good workout consists of burpees and sprinting, you need high-impact support to match. High-impact sports bras are crazy comfortable, offer complete support and ensure your breasts feel secure no matter what you’re doing.
With a high-impact sports bra, the fuller the support, the better. This full-support shape reduces bounce, keeps everything in place and lets you focus on the workout at hand. The iconic Berlei Electrify Mesh Underwire Bra was designed for the highest-impact activities like basketball, netball and running. The best bit? It reduces bounce by up to 50%, so you can keep your head in the game.
Support needs to come from the back, too. Thanks to the control factor, the best design for high-impact sports bras is usually a razorback or H strap.
Sure, sweat is the goal of a high-impact workout. But feeling gross isn’t. Big-chested bodies need a breathable sports bra that keeps them comfy and cools them down. The Cool It Contour Underwire Sports Bra ticks the boxes for high-impact, large-chested support. Plus, it’s made with a cooling spacer fabric that creates a 3D microclimate for your breasts. Thanks, science!
Not ready for this level of intensity but still want to feel supported? Say less.
Nothing mid about it: sports bras for medium-impact workouts.
We get it. You like to exercise but aren’t looking for a Williams-sisters-level workout every time you do. A mid-impact activity – like spin class, hiking or power walking – needs a mid-impact sports bra to suit.
Bras in this category offer mid-range support for larger-chested bodies. They restrict the movement of the breasts and offer support but aren’t as full coverage as high-impact bras. They can also be wired or wire-free but usually with a broader underband to make working out fiercely comfortable.
Looking for budget-friendly boob taming? The Sports High Support Zip Front Bra from Kmart is wire-free, offers high-key support and has a functional front-zip closure. Or get a little more oomph from the Gymshark Racerback High Support Sports Bra, with a swan-hook multi-adjuster to suit the support you need for each workout.
Want less stress from your workout but still need a caring sports bra? No dramas. The low-impact options can be just as effective.
Lowkey lift: sports bras for low-impact workouts.
Getting into a downward dog? Taking a leisurely stroll around the neighbourhood? Now you’re speaking our love language.
Low-impact activities can still be intense (think: core work and walking uphill). And for big-busted folks, having support and comfort at this movement level is a must. lululemon’s Like a Cloud Longline Bra Light Support was designed with yoga in mind, and it’s so soft and supportive that you can wear it all day.
These lower-impact sports bras are usually less restrictive and slightly softer, giving them the comfort factor missing from your typical bra. There are also plenty of features, like optional underwire and padding, to pick from.
As an added bonus, low-impact sports bras open the doors to other styles, like the treasured crop top. We love the Nike Womens Indy Light Support 1-Piece Pad V-Neck Sports Bra, complete with leopard print, V-neck front and quick strap adjustments. It looks so good you’ll want to add it to your regular rotation.
Say bye to basic bras and hello to support.
We big-breasted beauties have put up with basic, unsupportive sports bras for long enough. But thanks to the new generation of sports bras made just for us, we no longer have to.
Smashing your fitness goals is a cinch with a supportive sports bra that suits the intensity of your workouts – and the size of your chest.
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