Knees over toes clothes are the practical training apparel pieces an athlete picks when she trains the ATG way: full-range split squats, slant board work, sled drags, reverse Nordic curls, and backwards walking. The apparel has to allow the joint through its full range without binding at the knee, hip, or shoulder. Below is the apparel pick by training piece, the fabric logic, and the per-piece pricing.
| Training piece | Apparel pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| ATG split squat (deep range) | Athletic shorts or mesh shorts (men), seamless leggings (women) | Full knee range without binding |
| Slant board calf raise + squat | Same as above | Deep dorsiflexion needs full ankle freedom |
| Sled drag (forward and backward) | Performance wicking tee + athletic shorts | Sweat-heavy, full leg range |
| Reverse Nordic curl | Mesh shorts (men), high-waist leggings (women) | Floor contact at the knees, need durable fabric |
| Backwards walking (treadmill or sled) | Standard training tee + shorts or leggings | Lower intensity, less sweat |
| VMO / Tibialis work | Whatever the athlete prefers (low movement demand) | Static work |
ATG-style training puts the knee through deep flexion repeatedly. Compression shorts can bunch at the back of the knee during the bottom position of a split squat and create a pressure point that breaks focus. Athletic shorts with a 7 to 9 inch inseam stay clear of the knee through full range and let the athlete focus on the movement instead of the apparel. Women athletes often pick high-waist leggings or seamless leggings for the same reason: clean line at the knee, no fabric bunching during deep split squat work.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.| Athlete type | Kit pieces | VIP total |
|---|---|---|
| Male recreational ATG | 2 athletic shorts + 3 performance tees + 1 hoodie | $199 |
| Female recreational ATG | 2 high-waist leggings + 3 performance tees + 1 hoodie | $254 |
| Male serious ATG | 3 athletic shorts + 4 performance tees + 2 hoodies + 1 jogger | $369 |
| Female serious ATG | 3 leggings + 4 performance tees + 2 hoodies + 1 jogger | $424 |
Traditional gym merch programs require a bulk order (often 24 or 36 pieces) and force the gym to guess sizes and patterns ahead. Each piece in Pro Shops prints per order, which means each athlete walks into the gym shop, picks her size and color, and the piece ships direct in about a week. No bulk-order guesswork, no leftover inventory in the back office.
Athletic shorts, leggings, performance tees, hoodies. Each athlete picks her own size and color, ships in about a week.
Start FreeAthletic or mesh shorts with a 7 to 9 inch inseam for men. High-waist leggings or seamless leggings for women. Performance wicking tee on top. Soft hoodie warm-up for cold-morning sessions.
Compression shorts can bunch at the back of the knee during deep flexion. Most serious ATG athletes pick athletic shorts or leggings for the cleaner line through full range.
Yes. The athletic training shorts include side pockets. Mesh shorts skip pockets for a lighter and cleaner cut.
Yes. Each piece prints per order so size and color are picked individually with no bulk-order penalty.
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