7 Wedgie-Free Workout Bottoms You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

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These workout bottoms will keep you moving wedgie-free through your workout and beyond.
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Whether you're mid-run, mid-squat or mid-nap, one of the most uncomfortable things that can commonly happen is the dreaded wedgie or — god forbid — camel toe. But if you're wearing the wrong leggings or shorts, you can probably expect some unwanted shifting in your personal space.

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No matter your workout modality or underwear preference (or lack thereof), these seven workout bottoms will keep you running, jumping and squatting wedgie-free from front to back.

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And I should know! Countless burpees and deadlifts later, I assure these bottoms will stay in place — and out of your tush— through your workout and beyond.

1. The Best Shorts for Running

Nike's 5-inch shorts are great for a long run or sprint session.
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No one enjoys pausing halfway through a sprint to readjust their shorts. But when you run, inevitably, your legs will brush against one another or the fabric of your bottoms. So, opting for a pair of looser running shorts can be a wise choice.

These Nike shorts are made with a lightweight, sweat-wicking fabric that will move with your run (not against it). Their 5-inch length will keep you covered, while the adjustable waist band helps the bottoms stay in place — no show-stopping shifting. Plus, they have built-in underwear, further ensuring your, ahem, assets stay covered.

Buy it:Nike.com; ​Price:​ $40

2. The Best Pants for Walking

These Athleta pants are perfect for a walk in the park or a socially distanced meeting with a friend.
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Whether you're walking around the park or to a local cafe, a comfortable, lightweight pair of bottoms is a must. Enter, the Brooklyn Ankle Pant.

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This work-from-home pant/exercise bottom hybrid can take you from your desk to your evening walk with no changing in between. Available in a wide array of colors, the loose (yet slimming) fit of these pants will keep you wedgie-free all day long.

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Buy it:Athleta.com; ​Price:​ $89

3. The Best Tights for Strength Training

Reebok's tights won't budge when you strength train.
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As you move through your lateral lunges, deadlifts or biceps curls, Reebok's PureMove tights certainly won't disappoint or shift out of place. They're full-length, high-rise and designed with a form-fitting, compressive elastane.

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Unlike your average pair of training tights, these are built with Reebok's Motion Sense technology, which will firm up or tighten during your high-impact movements and relax during low-impact exercises, which means you'll be able to lift with no distractions (from your clothing, at least).

Buy it:Reebok.com; ​Price:​ $95

4. The Best Leggings for CrossFit

Hang clean in confidence with NOBULL's leggings.
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When it comes to CrossFit training, the fit of your bottoms is the key to a distraction-free workout, according to Carolina Araujo, certified personal trainer. You want as little movement as possible, and considering these NOBULL leggings fit like a second skin, they definitely fit the bill (and your butt).

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These tights are high-rise and made with a nylon and lycra fabric that offers high-stretch performance. The design is simple and no-nonsense, which means you'll be able to keep 100 percent of your focus on the workout, not your apparel.

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Buy it:NOBULL.com; ​Price: ​$92

5. The Best Leggings for Yoga

This legging is the perfect less-expensive lululemon alternative.
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Fans of lululemon will be pleasantly surprised by the 90 Degree By Reflex High Waist Power Flex Leggings. These full-length tights are high-waisted and constructed with an extra-wide waistband, which means they'll stay put as you flow from Upward Dog to Downward Dog.

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These leggings are an Amazon favorite with more than 7,000 five-star reviews. Given the quality of the fabric, fit and price point, it's no surprise these are often compared to pricier competitors.

Buy it:Amazon.com; ​Price:​ $27.99

6. The Best Shorts for Indoor Cycling

Keep your indoor cycling class wedgie-free with Free People's High-Rise Biker Baby shorts.
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For an indoor cycling class or a ride around your city, bike shorts are a great way to go. "Look for something that's compressive but not restrictive," Araujo says. For example, Free People's High-Rise Biker Baby Shorts offer support but with a soft, comfortable fabric.

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For cyclists who like to hit the trails for long periods of time for their cross-training workouts, you may want to consider a more padded option. BALEAF's cycling shorts offer a gel pad on the bottom, paired with front panel seams to help keep them in place. Plus, they have more than 1,200 five-star reviews on Amazon!

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Buy it:FreePeople.com; ​Price: ​$68

Buy it:Amazon.com; ​Price:​ $26.99

7. The Best Leggings for HIIT Workouts

The smooth leggings will sit tight during your hardest HIIT workout.
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As you shift between burpees, jump squats and push-ups, you want a pair of bottoms that feels secure and supportive, which is why Eleven by Venus Williams' Smooth Legging is a perfect fit all around.

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"I think a lot of people are concerned with [leggings] riding up, but as you're going through your circuit training, you don't want to keep pulling your pants up either," Araujo says. So a snug waistband is absolutely necessary during HIIT workouts.

With their wide, high-rise waistband, you won't have to worry about these leggings slipping down mid-interval. These tights are also seamless, which means you won't have to worry about chafing while you train.

Buy it:Eleven by Venus Williams; ​Price:​ $69

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