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Browse all Gymshark shorts →Gymshark Lifting Mesh 5" Shorts - Black
The verdict
Fit
Likely a shorter, higher-cut 5" inseam built for squat depth and mobility, probably fitted through the leg.
Quality
The Lifting line is positioned as the brand's more technical training gear, so expect better mesh and stitching than the basic Sport shorts, though no specific fabric is disclosed here.
Is the price fair?
This sits at the premium end for gym shorts; justified only if the mobility-focused cut and mesh ventilation matter to you, otherwise it leans on the line's reputation.
Best for
Someone doing regular squat or deadlift sessions who wants a short built for range of motion.
Care
Cold wash and air dry, mesh fabric can lose shape in high heat.
What owners report about Gymshark shorts
Across Gymshark's shorts range, owners consistently report the fit runs true to size with a stretchy, comfortable waistband, and the heavier training styles hold up through repeated sweaty sessions and washes without issue -- one owner said a pair 'came out good as new' after three workouts and a wash. Quality is less consistent on the thinner, budget-priced lines: reviewers describe some shorts as feeling like 'a sandwich bag on your legs,' with logos peeling off after a single wear and fabric snagging into holes early on.
- Strengths
- Owners across multiple lines report the fit runs true to size with a stretchy feel that holds up through repeated sweaty workouts and washes.
- Watch out for
- The thinner, budget-priced shorts draw recurring complaints about flimsy, plastic-feeling fabric, snagged holes, and logos peeling off after a single wear.
- Sizing
- Most owners across the range report the shorts fit true to size.
About Gymshark's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Gymshark Arrival 5" Shorts - Reviews · Gymshark Sport 5" Shorts - Reviews · Gymshark Arrival 7" Shorts - Reviews
