Introduction: A New Use for Old T-Shirts
Some Instagram posts feature a particular type of workout shirt—a tank top that was formerly a t-shirt. Typically, the wearer has built considerable muscle mass, which contrasts with the open shirt fabric.
Re-purposing an old t-shirt in this way is eco-friendly as it helps to reduce textile waste.
(Scroll down for how-to videos.)
Photo Examples
Eco-Friendly, Popular Gym Shirt
These shirts are an example of repurposing old clothes, which helps to reduce textile waste.
This workout shirt is also popular. There are many searches for this gym shirt on Internet search engines. It makes sense as the workout shirt is budget-friendly and relatively easy to create. On Pinterest, this shirt style has a search peak through warmer weather months.
How to Cut a T-Shirt to Create a Muscle Shirt
There are several instructional YouTube videos–with a high level of views.
Can You Rock the Muscle Tee?
I think that this type of shirt suits muscular bodies well. A smaller t-shirt would work better for aspiring bodybuilders.
For guys with massive gains, you can make a stringer tank. See the video by pro bodybuilder Evan Centopani.
Conclusion
Embrace the workout tank top, eco-friendly clothing that is easy on the budget and shows off your workout results.
Did you find the YouTube videos helpful? What are your thoughts about the workout tank top? Let me know in the comments.
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