Boys' gymnastics: leotards, long pants and gym shorts
Men's artistic gymnastics has its own outfit: the leotard, worn with long gymnastics pants or shorts depending on the apparatus. Startner has been dressing boy and men gymnasts since 1968, with designs created and made in our own workshop, for training and competition alike.
The leotard
The men's leotard is the male counterpart of the girls' leotard. Close-fitting and stretchy, it follows every movement without getting in the way. Explore our collection of boys' and men's leotards, ready to match your club colours.
Long pants or shorts: it depends on the apparatus
In competition, gymnasts wear long gymnastics pants, light and stretchy, on pommel horse, rings, parallel bars and high bar. On floor and vault, they wear gym shorts, lightweight, with an elastic waist and high-cut sides for complete freedom of movement. Our long pants and shorts come in several colours to match the leotard.
For clubs, we also offer club tracksuits and custom outfits: head over to our clubs area.
FAQ – Boys' gymnastics outfits
What does a male gymnast wear?
A leotard, worn with long pants on pommel horse, rings, parallel bars and high bar, and with shorts on floor and vault. For training, a leotard and shorts are usually enough.
What's the difference between gymnastics long pants and gym shorts?
Long pants are light and stretchy and worn on most apparatus. Shorts are reserved for floor and vault, where they leave the legs completely free.
Should the long pants match the leotard?
In competition, the outfit is often coordinated in the club colours. That's why our long pants and shorts come in several colours.