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Raúl “Yayu” Esparza: Classic Physique Competitor, México

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Raúl “Yayu” Esparza: Classic Physique Competitor, México

Author’s note: This blog is in English; however, Yayu speaks Spanish. Google Translate is on the right sidebar and can produce a Spanish version. Please let me know if the translation is correct in the comments or in an e-mail.

Introduction

Raúl “Yayu” Esparza, 21 (a Leo), lives in Zacatecas, Mexico. A college student, he studies Physical Culture and Sports. He is also a physique athlete, starting with mens physique and looking to move up to classic physique.

Yayu, the Athlete

Yayu has participated in physique contests. He is 1.74 meters tall (5 feet 8.5 inches).

  • Fifth place Mr. México GAMES
  • First place, mens physique principiante +1.74 Mr Centro Rep
  • Second place, classic physique principiante Mr. Aguascalientes

In addition to weight training and physique competitions, Yayu has participated in many other sports, such as fútbol or soccer, parkour, boxing, swimming, and basketball.

Yayu’s Social Media

Yayu is active on Instagram and TikTok.

Articles

The Fashionably Male blog published an article about Yayu and his photographer, Chris Femat. In the article, Yayu models clothing by Gus de la Cruz Couture.

Also, the website, GuaposWow (in Spanish) published an article about Yayu, including some of Yayu´s male fitness model photos.

Yayu’s Photo Shoots

Chris Femat

(Instagram and YouTube)

Yayu does photo shoots with Photographer Chris Femat (doing business as FitBook Photo). They have created fantastic images.

Chris also has photos with another physique competitor, Andrei Gutiérrez.

Conclusion

I wish Yayu well as he prepares for the next classic physique competition season.

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Mens Underwear (2023): Walking Jack and Roger Zacha

by Andre M.
Mens Underwear (2023): Walking Jack and Roger Zacha

Introduction

Roger Zacha, a personal trainer from Cyprus, is a physio student in The Netherlands and the model for Walking Jack´s photoshoot for the brand’s Ash Collection.

Roger previously had another photoshoot for Walking Jack’s Bluebird Collection.

The photographer, Louis C., is based in the United Kingdom and Cyprus.

BrandWalking Jack (Greece)
Photographer for the photoshootLouis C Photography

Ash Collection

There are three types of underwear available in the Ash Collection: trunks, briefs, and solid briefs.

Fabric Composition

FabricAmount in clothing
Cotton95 percent
Elastane (for stretch)5 percent

Size Chart

From Walking Jack’s website.

Conclusion

Yet another great photoshoot by Louis C and Roger for Walking Jack brand. I wish Roger much success in his studies and training business.

Have you tried on a pair of Walking Jack underwear or are curious to investigate further? Which collection is your favorite?

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Mens Underwear (2023): Adam Smith New York’s Saltire Collection

by Andre M.
Mens Underwear (2023): Adam Smith New York’s Saltire Collection

Introduction

Adam Smith New York, a menswear brand based in New York, offers its Saltire Collection. The Scottish Highlands inspires the collection. The brand uses polyester and elastane in the Saltire group for durability and 4-way stretch. There are five styles available:

  • Bikini
  • Briefs
  • Boxer briefs
  • Combo Trunks
  • Trunks.

You can purchase the underwear through the brand’s website and the Men and Underwear Store.

Model Rodolfo Valentino. Photographer Gavin Harrison. (More photos from this photo shoot)
Model: Ulysses Blaanco. Photographer: Fernando Landin

Fabric Composition

Jason Hoeung, the founder of 2Eros and Supawear, made a YouTube video comparing polyester and polyamide (nylon). Jason states that polyester is suitable for daily wear underwear and workouts. Polyamide is ideal for comfortable underwear.

FeaturePolyesterPolyamide (Nylon)
Durable, lightweightYes, smooth feelYes, though gentler and softer on the skin than polyester
Water-resistantYesYes. It absorbs water but dries faster as it is a synthetic material.
Holds color wellYesYes
Easy to washYes, highly stain resistantYes. It absorbs moisture, but it is easy to wash stains away.

In comparison, Calvin Klein combined polyester and polyamide in the CK One. (Note: I own some pairs of the boxer briefs.). The fabric composition of the CK One is 58 percent polyamide, 30 percent polyester, and 12 percent elastane. The fit is close to the body and comfortable; the material is light and flexible. The feel of the fabric is smooth. The color is deep blue (Perth Blue).

If you are interested in the fabrics used in making men’s underwear, see a link located in another blog post.

Saltire Collection

Saltire Collection StyleSizesFabric Composition
BikiniS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane
BriefsS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane
Boxer briefsS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane
Combo trunksS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane
TrunksS, M, L, XL78 percent polyester, 22 percent elastane

You should be aware that the size range is a bit smaller overall for the Saltire Collection than the other Adam Smith collection.

Size Chart

Photo Shoot: Water Polo Athlete and Model Rodolfo Valentino and Photographer Gavin Harrison

Adam Smith’s photo shoot model is Rodolfo Valentino, a water polo athlete from Italy. Rodolfo lives in the United Kingdom.

The photographer is Gavin Harrison.

Location: Leicester, UK.

Photos

Conclusion

Are you looking for a plaid addition to your underwear collection? Give the Saltire Collection a try. If you try the Saltire Collection, drop a comment below and tell us your experience.

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Andrei Gutierrez: Mens Physique Competitor and Fitness Model

by Andre M.
Andrei Gutierrez: Mens Physique Competitor and Fitness Model

Introduction

Andrei Gutiérrez, 27 (8-March birthday, Pisces), lives in Aguascalientes, Mexico. A college student, he studies mechatronics engineering. Andrei is also a mens physique athlete, intending to earn his professional card.

Author’s note: This blog is in English; however, Andrei speaks Spanish. Google Translate is on the right sidebar and can produce a Spanish version. Please let me know if the Spanish translation is correct in the comments. Also, you can copy and paste text into DeepL.

Mens Physique

Andrei participated in three mens physique contests in 2021. He is 1.70 meters tall (5 feet 6 inches).

  • 4th place Mens Physique Class 1.70 m Mr, México 2022
  • Overall, Mens Physique Mr Aguascalientes 2022
  • Fifth place Mens Physique Class 1.70 Mr. México 2021
  • Overall champion, Mens Physique Mr. Aguascalientes 2021
  • Mens Physique Novice 1.70 Camp Nal 2021
Photographer: Chris Femat. Board shorts, Ulises Moreno, Mexico.

Andrei’s Social Media

Andrei is active on Instagram (IG).

Andrei’s Photo Shoots

Chris Femat

(Instagram and YouTube)

Andrei does photo shoots with Photographer Chris Femat (doing business as FitBook Photo). Chris and Andrei created great images, some of which have become my favorites.

Conclusion

I wish Andrei well in his engineering studies and mens physique contest career. Any of his photos are your favorite? Do you have any questions for Andrei? Post them in the comments.

Photographer: Chris Femat. Board shorts, Ulises Moreno, Mexico.

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Mens Underwear for Workouts

by Andre M.
Mens Underwear for Workouts

Introduction

You made plans to start an exercise program to improve your health. You want to prepare your gym bag by packing clothes that will support your exercise goals. One of the clothes is underwear. This blog post will assist you in selecting the best underwear for exercise.

Styles available are briefs, boxer briefs, and trunks.

Best Fabrics for Mens Workout Underwear

The Underwear Expert blog has a list of the fabrics used to make underwear. Of those fabrics, cotton, polyester, nylon, spandex, and modal are the best for working out.

There is a disadvantage to the use of polyester: It is one of the largest textile contributors to pollution.

Fashion YouTuber Marcel Floruss reviews several trunks that he uses for his workouts.

YouTuber Marcel Floruss
YouTuber and Personal Trainer Bremen Menelli.

Jason Hoeung on Underwear Fabrics

In addition, Jason Hoeung, the founder of 2Eros and Supawear, based in Australia, posted a video on Youtube that explains the fabric his brands use in underwear.

FabricFabric Qualities
CottonNatural fabric, eco friendly
BambooNatural fabric, eco friendly
ModalSmooth feel, luxurious
PolyesterPerformance and allows vibrant colors for prints.
TactelPerformance, luxurious

Brands

Underwear brands offer workout underwear styles with varying fabric compositions.

Adam Smith

Adam Smith, based in New York, released its sports collection. This collection offers the following underwear styles: short trunks (or boxer briefs), long trunks, workout trunks, and mesh combo trunks. (The collection is also available through the Men and Underwear Shop.)

Model: Jose Manuel Gonzalez Fernandez. Photographer: Adrian C. Martin.
Adam Smith Sports Collection StyleSizesFabric Composition
Short TrunksS, M, L, XL90 percent polyester, 10 percent elastane
Long TrunksS, M, L, XL90 percent polyester, 10 percent elastane
Workout TrunksS, M, L, XL93 percent polyester, 7 percent elastane
Mesh Combo TrunksS, M, L, XL93 percent polyester, 7 percent elastane

The brand explained that its trunks’ fabric is has a soft hand, is responsive during exercise, and has a purity and anti-bacterial finish.

Size Chart

Adam Smith size chart for its sports collection underwear.

Photo Shoot with Patrick Toechterle and Louis C. Photography

The Adam Smith brand had a photo shoot in London, UK, with male fitness model Patrick Toechterle and Photographer Louis C.

Patrick is an online trainer and social media personality on Instagram and TikTok. He lives in the United Kingdom.

A Men’s Health magazine article featured Patrick for his viral TikTok exercise post (on exercises to prepare for intimate activity).

Louis C. is a fitness and fashion photographer based in the United Kingdom and Cyprus.

Short Trunks

Long Trunks

Workout Trunks
Mesh Combo Trunks

Shortys Apparel

Shortys Apparel is a men’s workout clothing brand based in the United States. Jordan Morello, an online fitness coach and social media personality, owns the brand.

The brand sells a boxer brief called “Hammocks.” Jordan wears the boxer briefs and other Shortys Apparel clothing while performing his follow-along workouts on YouTube.

Read more about Shortys Apparel on a separate blog post.

Photo by Stevan Reyes.
Jordan Morello works out. Shorts, Hammocks by Shortys Apparel.

Conclusion

I wish you well on your workout goals. I hope that this blog has been helpful to you in your search for comfortable, hard-working workout underwear. What workout underwear brand and style is your favorite? Let me know in the comment section (or through e-mail).

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NYC Male Model: Kyle Ehrensberger

by Andre M.
NYC Male Model: Kyle Ehrensberger

Introduction

Kyle Ehrensberger is a male model and aspiring actor in New York City. Kyle is 6 feet tall (1.83 meters) and has an athletic background in U.S. football.

He is also a college graduate, with a major in corporate security.

Relaxing

Management

Kyle is represented by Joe Flowers Talent.

Photo Shoots

Eduardo Fermin

The blog has a post on New York City Photographer Eduardo Fermin. Kyle had a photo shoot session with Eduardo in New York City and in a studio environment.

Michael A. Downs

Kyle traveled to Miami Beach, Florida, to have a photo session with Photographer Michael A. Downs.

Kevin D. Hoover

Kevin Hoover is a New York City-based photographer.

Check out an article in DNA, a magazine, which features an interview with Kevin and Kyle as well as additional photos from the photo session.

Balthier Corfi

Balthier Corfi is a New York City-based photographer.

Gustavo Mirabile

Gustavo Mirabile is a photographer based in New York City.

Conclusion

Based on the number of photo shoots Kyle has had, he is finding his way in modeling. I wish him well.

Is there a photograph that is your favorite? Tell me which one in the comments.

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NYC Portrait Photographer: Rob Anthony

by Andre M.
NYC Portrait Photographer: Rob Anthony

Introduction

Rob Anthony is a fashion portrait photographer based in New York City. (I first saw his work with Josh Riquelme.)

Many of Rob’s models have some connection to the performing arts or the fitness world.

Model: Mark Delannoy
Model: Jaidus.
Model: S. Marshall
Model: Leonardo Britto.
Model: Christian Birkenberger

Photo Shoots

Josh Riquelme

Rob and Josh create great photographs.

Vince Aldiere

Vince Aldiere is a chef and male model. He traveled with Josh Riquelme on a photo shoot trip to Los Angeles in 2021.

Model: Vince Aldiere.
Model: Vince Aldiere
Model: Vince Aldiere

Alexe Restivo Lage and Mariano Lage

Alexe Restivo Lage is a model who lives in Massachusetts. (He has a twin brother, Mariano.)

Model: Mariano Lage
Twin brothers: Mariano Lage and Alexe Restivo
Model: Alexe Restivo

Baxter Linn

Baxter Linn is a bodybuilder, model, and cinematographer. He has chiseled his physique with years of workouts and good eating habits.

Model: Baxter Linn
Model: Baxter Linn
Model: Baxter Linn
Model: Baxter Linn

Victor Del Rio

Victor Del Rio is an actor based in New York City.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5o_6fp_Te/
Model: Victor Del Rio
Model: Victor Del Rio

Eugenio Fernandez Gino

Eugenio Fernandez Gino is a photographer and model. Eugenio is from Venezuela.

Model: Eugenio Fernandez Gino

Conclusion

Rob creates excellent images. Many models return for more photo shoots. Do you have a favorite image that Rob created? Please describe the photo in the comments and explain how the picture grabbed your attention.

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NYC Portrait Photographer: Eduardo Fermin

by Andre M.
NYC Portrait Photographer: Eduardo Fermin

Model Photo Shoots

Introduction

Eduardo Fermin is a men’s fashion and physique portrait photographer located in Manhattan, New York City.

According to Eduardo’s website, he is from Venezuela, where he studied cinematography and worked in a theater for ten years. Eduardo was first a cook and waiter in New York City. Interested in his new city, he began taking photos with a cell phone.

Eduardo’s Social Media Channels

Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube |

Portfolio

Eduardo has a portfolio of models for whom he has created photographs (headshots, studio, and fashion). Eduardo also creates landscape photographs.

I am a fan of his photos which have the City of New York as part of the background.

Model: Kyle Ehrensberger
Model: Zach Reed.
ModelÑ Matt Flowers.
Model: Bomani.
Model: Albert Robles in New York City.
Model: Vin Wick.

Photo Sessions

Josh Riquelme

Josh Riquelme, a fitness model from upstate New York, who moved to New York City, had a photo session with Eduardo.

See more photos on Eduardo’s website.

Christian Rodriguez

Christian, a fitness model based in New York City, had a photo shoot with Eduardo. (Read more about falls from the fire escape in New York City.)

Christian, suffered multiple fractures after falling (nearly six stories) from a fire escape in New York City on September 11, 2021. (He has recovered from his injuries.)

Blake Bartizal

Blake Bartizal, a personal trainer and a YouTuber, had a photo session with Eduardo in Miami, Florida. Blake holds an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.

See more photos from this photo shoot on Eduardo’s website.

Model: Blake Bartizal
Model: Blake Bartizal

Braxton Van Alst

Braxton Van Alst is a forklift operator,Army Reservist, and model from Massachusetts. The Heights Agency is his modeling agency.

Frankie Lucarelli

Fashion model, actor, singer, and YouTuber Frankie Lucarelli has a photo session with Eduardo.

Darren Jacob

Darren Jacob is a fitness model from Austin, Texas. (His modeling agency, The Heights Agency.)

Nate Winter

Nate Winter is a fashion model. Nate’s photo session had the beautiful City of New York as the background.

Model: Nate Winter.
Model: Nate Winter.

Jake Hilburn

Jake Hilburn, a fashion model, had a photo session with Eduardo. In this set of photos, Eduardo used light and shadow to showcase Jake’s physique and face.

Briefs, Calvin Klein.

Savar Aktamov

Savar Aktamov, a male fitness model, had a photo shoot with Eduardo in New York City. See more photos of Savar on Eduardo’s website.

Totallyrico

The model named Totallyrico had a photo session with Eduardo. See more photos of Totallyrico on Eduardo’s website.

Philip Fusco

Philip Fusco, a longtime model, had a photo shoot with Eduardo. In a session that Men and Underwear Blog featured, Phil modeled Walking Jack underwear. (More photos of Phil are posted on Eduardo’s website.)

In an article with Fashionably Male blog, Phil discussed his Christmas-based photo shoot with Eduardo.

Phil posted a photo-shoot behind-the-scenes video on his YouTube channel.

Travis Maverick

Travis Maverick, a fitness model, went to New York for a photo shoot with Eduardo.

Travis Maverick. Briefs, Calvin Klein.

Carlos Gabriel Rodriguez

Carlos Gabriel Rodriguez is a model from Venezuela.

Carlos Gabriel Rodriguez

Nick Norman

Nick Norman is a fitness enthusiast, lacrosse player, and fashion model based in New York City (like Josh Riquelme and Andrew Morrill). Nick had a photo session with Eduardo. (More photos are posted on Eduardo’s website.)