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Our pick of the best sports bras for big boobs: tried and tested by us
Because every day’s a chest day
Finding the best sports bra for big boobs can be a right snorefest. Some styles are too tight, others gape in all the wrong places and many simply don’t exist in your cup size! No wonder it’s a task that we put off, and off, and off.
The bad news is that poor support up top can damage your delicate breast tissue, meaning it’s important to find the right sports bra for your large breasts. The good news? We’ve tried and tested the best anti-bouncers on the shelves. Whether you’re jogging round the park or posing on your yoga mat, we’ve found a sports bra that’ll help your girls live their best life. You're welcome!
What are the best sports bras for large breasts?
For bustier babes, it’s all about support. There are two types of sports bra to choose between: compression bras that pack everything in tightly to stop jiggling and encapsulation bras with individual cup support. Underwiring can maximise security but some women find it uncomfortable while exercising.
If in doubt, add a few styles to your basket and try them on – just check the returns policy first!
Ready? Let’s bag up your melons in one of these
- Best for yoga: Adidas Power Impact Bra
- Best for technical support: Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Bra
- Best for style: Pour Moi Energy Infinite Double Strap Sports Bra
- Best for HIIT: Royce Aerocool Sports Bra
- Best for running: Runderwear Power Running Bra
- Best for comfort: Freya Dynamic
- Best for medium-impact exercise: Panache Non-Wire
How should a sports bra fit?
Comfort is an absolute must, but not all sports bras are sized the same way, adding another challenge to an already tricky sitch. Some brands use cup sizes but others use dress sizes, so check your measurements against their online sizing chart.
Your sports bra should fit snugly but it defo shouldn’t be so tight that it restricts your breathing! To check the straps are right, see if you can get two fingers between them and your shoulders. Look for adjustable straps, which will allow for any monthly changes to your chest size.
Any underwiring should sit flat against your ribs; it shouldn’t dig or pinch. The band should also sit flat and shouldn’t move during exercise.
Our top picks: sports bras for big boobs
Isabella is a freelance journalist who has written on young women's issues, entertainment, TV and film, South Asian representation, mental health, dating and so much more. She has bylines in ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Prima, Digital Spy, Women's Health, and Harper's Bazaar, and was named 30 Under 30 by MediaWeek, PPA and We Are The City. She was also shortlisted for Workplace Hero at the Investing In Ethnicity Awards and Hero of the Year at the European Diversity Awards. Follow Isabella on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Amber O’Connor is Cosmopolitan UK’s junior features writer, who covers everything from breaking news, women’s safety and real life features to fitness, travel, and cultural trends. She works on first-person features, reports, and long reads, plus the hottest stories of the day (if you want to know about the latest wellness craze or TikTok trends, she’s your girl).
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