For the sessions where sleeves get in the way. Kings Gym men's gym vests and training tops are cut wide at the armhole and open through the shoulder, so nothing binds when you press, pull or hit a heavy set, and nothing traps heat on the hottest days of the year.
Whether it’s on the bench or out on the track, this gear works as hard as you do. Shop now and own the look.
Gets the heat offIt gets heat off your shoulders and back during high-output sessions.
Shows your positioningIt gives you an unobstructed view of your own positioning — which matters more than people admit when you're chasing a physique.
Our cuts open up the armhole without dropping so low that the vest becomes a distraction between sets.
Vest, tank or stringer?
The terms get used interchangeably, but they're not the same.
Gym vestCoverageA standard armhole and full shoulder coverage — the most wearable option, in and out of the gym.
Tank topCoverageSits somewhere in the middle with a wider armhole.
StringerCoverageCuts the strap right down and drops the armhole low, which maximises freedom and airflow and is squarely a bodybuilding cut.
Pick based on how much coverage you want, not how much you lift.
Sizing
Vests run S–3XL across most lines. Because armhole depth varies more between vest styles than it does between t-shirts, it's worth checking the measurements on the individual product page rather than assuming your t-shirt size carries across.
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Layer it up
A vest under a men's gym hoodie is the standard winter setup: layer for the walk in and the warm-up, then strip down for working sets. Browse the full men's range or add a men's gym t-shirt for the days you'd rather keep sleeves.
What's the difference between a gym vest, a tank top and a stringer?
A gym vest has a standard armhole and full shoulder coverage, making it the most wearable in and out of the gym. A tank top sits in the middle with a wider armhole. A stringer cuts the strap down narrow and drops the armhole low — maximum airflow and freedom of movement, and squarely a bodybuilding cut.
Which is best for training?
For heavy pressing and pulling, a wider armhole helps because nothing binds at the shoulder. For high-output conditioning in a warm gym, more openness means better airflow. Beyond that it's personal preference — pick the level of coverage you'll actually feel comfortable training in.
Do gym vests run true to size?
Vests run S–3XL, but armhole depth varies more between vest styles than it does between t-shirts. Check the measurements on the individual product page rather than assuming your t-shirt size carries straight across.
Can I wear a vest under a hoodie?
That's the standard winter setup — layer a vest under a hoodie for the walk in and your warm-up, then strip down once you're working. It's why most people who train year-round own both.
