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Why are women allowed to climb without a shirt in a gym but men cannot?

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Climber Reviewer · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2022 · Points: 0

From North America

When I’m at the gym, I have an urge to take off my shirt (memes if you want). The reason for that is because it’s hot, I’m sticky, and I can send harder (no joke) without it, so I benefit lots from it. All the gyms around have a shirts on policy that prevents men from going shirtless. I’m not taking it off to show off my 6 pack or thick chest, but it just feels natural and it helps myself cool off especially in a warm gym.


On the other hand, I would say over 50% to over 60% of frequent women rock climbers take off their shirt at an indoor gym and end up in a two piece with some tight leggings. No one bats an eye, and it is actually seen as a common occurrence and very normal.

Why is it fine for women to take off their shirts while men are not allowed to?????

This is not a troll post, but wondering what the reasoning is here?

Brooks K · · on the road · Joined Jan 2019 · Points: 5

Sounds like you need a new gym. I can bare my chest to the world whenever I damn well please in my gym. But it’s America so maybe cause freedom? Idk

Bill Lawry · · Albuquerque, NM · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 1,812

Climber Reviewer wrote:

Why is it fine for women to take off their shirts while men are not allowed to?????

When other men take off their shirts, it challenges my alpha-ness. When women take of their’s, it enhances.

Pure and simple.

LL2 · · Santa Fe, NM · Joined Sep 2016 · Points: 174

It is a proven fact that all men send harder when shirtless. Even if they are pale, skinny, and really shouldn't go shirtless.

Yukon Cornelius · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 0

they can take off SHIRT but can't go topless. just wear a bralette and you'll be fine. I'm dead serious.

Randy · · Lassitude 33 · Joined Jan 2002 · Points: 1,279

Nice male whining.

And, yes, women are not going topless.

Bill Lawry · · Albuquerque, NM · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 1,812
Yukon Cornelius wrote:

they can take off SHIRT but can't go topless. just wear a bralette and you'll be fine. I'm dead serious.

Such wisdom from one so young. We should rope up for some climbing some time.

Stiles · · the Mountains · Joined May 2003 · Points: 845

Get stronger so the weight of your wifebeater doesnt hold you back

Patrick M · · Greely Hill, CA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 10

Dude as long as your tits are looking me straight in the eye as I pull the lip on my V12 proj, then we gravy.

Wear a sports bra you animal 

Hson P · · Berkeley, CA · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 54

You can’t even go shirtless in my climbing gym’s hot yoga classes. I’m standing there bound up in a soaked and dripping shirt, but the women in skin-tight yoga short-shorts and a sports bra are more comfortable not seeing my chest, so I guess that’s how it’s going to be. Namaste. 

Matthew Jaggers · · Red River Gorge · Joined Sep 2017 · Points: 695

Didn't you hear? Men already had their day! The time has come for ladies to run around in their underwear. Let's all be grateful for progress.

Rasputin NLN · · fuckin Hawaii · Joined Aug 2018 · Points: 0

I'm like totally okay with dudes not being allowed to take their shirts off, and women who only wear sports bras at the gym. Please don't ruin this.

Stefanos Apostle · · Wherever my last tick is · Joined Jun 2021 · Points: 120

Does your gym say anything about wearing pants? Maybe magnet midtoe will test this in one his videos, that guy so quirky 

Cory N · · Monticello, UT · Joined Sep 2018 · Points: 1,118

Climber Reviewer, my old friend. Did you put a beanie on when you took the shirt off? I hear it’s easier to send if you ears arm warm. 

Robert S · · Driftwood, TX · Joined Sep 2018 · Points: 661

Maybe you should wear a sports bra at the gym. Problem solved!

Ezra Ellis · · Hotlanta · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 0

Three  words: mesh  crop top 

Although I might cut off the sleeves for better ventilation

Marc801 C · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65
Climber Reviewer wrote:

This is not a troll post,...

By saying this, then yes, it is most obviously a troll post.

Baltimore McAllister · · E'burg · Joined Nov 2022 · Points: 5

I think a simple compromise across genders is in order here. Pasties mandatory for all.
Kevin Worrall · · La Jolla, Ca · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 264

Why are women allowed to climb without a shirt in a gym but men cannot?

1) because gyms aren’t real climbing

2) because gyms exist primarily for the comfort of female climbers

3) because gyms know men climb better shirtless, and that’s not fair to women

4) because women can’t focus on that plastic thing with shirtless men everywhere

5) because gyms sell shirts

6) because men and women are the same, but men look “funny” in sports bras



Hson P · · Berkeley, CA · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 54
Baltimore McAllister wrote:

I think a simple compromise across genders is in order here. Pasties mandatory for all.

Can you go indirect to those?

Steve Williams · · The state of confusion · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 235

Give it a break.  

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