From supportive HIIT-ready options and yoga-friendly silhouettes, these styles will keep you moving through every type of activity
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With the right support, a workout doesn’t always have to feel like hard work. Much like your leggings, the best women’s sports bras offer compression and wick away moisture to keep you comfortable no matter how much you’re sweating.
Naturally, Athletech News’ editors and staff have a thing or two to say about the most supportive workout bras for running, Pilates, yoga, HIIT and other activities. Our picks range from marathon-ready silhouettes that keep the girls firmly in place to eco-conscious bras and super-soft options for your favorite studio workouts.
At a Glance: The Best Sports Bras for Every Activity
- BEST FOR RUNNING: Bandit Stamini Scoop Neck Run Bra ($68)
- BEST FOR YOGA: Beyond Yoga Spacedye Slim Racerback Bra ($68)
- BEST FOR PILATES: NikeSkims Matte Shaping Scoop Bra ($50)
- BEST FOR HIIT: Gymshark High Support V-Neck Sports Bra ($54)
- BEST FOR LARGE BUSTS: SheFit Ultimate Sports Bra ($69)
- BEST FOR SMALL BUSTS: Athleta Interval Sports Bra ($49)
- BEST ON AMAZON: Mirity Racerback Sports Bras 3-Pack ($17.99
$19.99) - BEST VALUE: Quince Ultra-Form Scoop Neck Longline Bra ($29.90)
- BEST ECO-FRIENDLY: Sokoi Poppy Scoop Neck Bra ($68)
- BEST RACERBACK: NikeSkims Shine Racerback Bra ($50)
- BEST FOR POSTURE: Forme Revive Bra, ($168
$188)
Our go-to sports bras are recommended based on support level (from low to high compression) and size availability (from small to large chests and everyone in between). We also included a variety of styles, including racerbacks, classic square and scoop necks, V-necks and zip-front options, to name a few.
Ahead, check out the best women’s sports bras for every bust size and activity. Looking for matching bottoms? Check out our roundup of the best women’s leggings here.
Best for running overall
Material: 83% polyester, 17% spandex | Support/compression: Medium | Sizes: XS-XL
The runners across Athletech News agreed that Bandit’s Stamina Scoop Neck Bra is hands-down the best for running. Made of the brand’s signature sweat-wicking, fast-drying Stamina fabric with smooth seams to prevent pesky chafing, this bra features thoughtful design touches such as pockets for your energy gels (one under each arm), a center-back pocket for your phone, a reflective logo and all-way stretch to keep you comfortable no matter the distance.
Best for yoga
Material: 87% polyester, 13% elastane | Support/compression: Medium | Sizes: XXS-XXL
Beyond Yoga’s Slim Racerback Bra is another popular pick among the ATN team for its buttery-soft Spacedye fabric that’s insanely comfortable and breathable. The UV protection, four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties carry you through yoga, Pilates and everyday movement.
Best for Pilates
Material: 78% nylon, 22% spandex | Support/compression: Low | Sizes: XS-XL
Of NikeSkims’ Matte Shaping Scoop Bra, one ATN staff member says, “I hate sports bras that feel so tight that they are suffocating. This feels like butter and it’s so smooth and seamless.” She adds that it’s great for yoga, Pilates or running.
Best value
Material: 78% nylon, 22% spandex | Support/compression: Low | Sizes: XS-XL
Ideal for low-impact workouts, Quince’s Ultra-Form Scoop Neck Longline Bra keeps you comfy during yoga and everyday errands with four-way stretch and buttery-soft fabric with anti-bacterial and sweat-wicking properties.
Best for HIIT
Material: 76% nylon, 24% elastane | Support/compression: High | Sizes: XXS-XXL
From the breathable front mesh panel and built-in foam pads to the adjustable straps, Gymshark’s High Support V-Neck Sports Bra is for women who need coverage and reliability during HIIT and more. The brand offers other high-support silhouettes if V-necks or racerbacks aren’t your style.
Best for large busts
Material: 100% polyester shell; liner – 88% nylon, 12% spandex; power mesh – 86% nylon, 14% spandex | Support/compression: High | Sizes: XS-6XL
A favorite among Redditors, SheFit’s Ultimate Sports Bra is one of the best sports bras for women who want to customize their fit while keeping the girls secure. This zip-front style features the brand’s signature “Zip. Cinch. Lift” design that can be adjusted with 15 inches of lift in the shoulders and 8 inches of cinch in the rib band. It’s also got removable breast straps, comfy convertible padded straps that can be worn in an X- or H-back style, a 2-inch-wide rib band for added support and a hidden hook and eye back closure.
Best on Amazon
Mirity Racerback Sports Bras 3-Pack
$17.99 ($19.99), 10% off
Material: 90% polyamide, 10% elastane | Support/compression: High | Sizes: S-XXL
Boasting more than 44,000 five-star reviews, Mirity’s racerback sports bras are a favorite among everyday wearers and gymgoers. One satisfied reviewer notes that the affordable bras are “not too tight, but still feel secure no matter what activity you’re doing,” while another gave it five stars for the thick material that “offers a lot of support.”
Best for small busts
Material: 77% recycled polyester, 23% elastane | Support/compression: Medium-high | Sizes: XS-XL
Also available for cup sizes D-DD+, Athleta’s Interval Sports Bra is one of the best options for cardio-heavy activities such as HIIT and running. The brand’s proprietary PowerMove fabric is quick drying and sleek for comfort, while the PowerMesh lining offers breathability and sculpted coverage. We like that it can be used with the brand’s Empower Mastectomy Bra insert, too.
Best for compression
Fabletics No-Bounce High Impact Sports Bra
$16.98 ($84.95), 80% off for new members
Material: 81% nylon, 19% spandex | Support/compression: High | Sizes: XXS-4X
A favorite among ATN editors, Fabletics’ No Bounce High-Impact Sports Bra is comfortable enough for everyday wear and activities that require support. The moisture-wicking material offers four-way stretch, sun protection and perforated details to keep you cool. For those who prefer more coverage, this bra also has a high neck and wide bottom band.
Best eco-friendly
Material: 66% Tencel Lyocell, 28% organic cotton, 6% spandex | Support/compression: Low-medium | Sizes: XS-XL
Made from Oeko-Tex Standard 100-certified material that requires less water and energy to produce, independent yogawear line Sokoi’s Poppy Scoop Neck Bra was designed to move with you during yoga and everyday life.
Best racerback
Material: 78% nylon, 22% spandex | Support/compression: Light | Sizes: XXS-4X
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Best for posture
Forme Revive Bra
$168 ($188), 11% off
Material: 66% Tencel Lyocell, 28% organic cotton, 6% spandex | Support-compression: Medium | Sizes: XS-XXL
You don’t have to be a Swiftie to appreciate the back support of Forme’s bestselling Revive Bra. (It’s claim to fame is a cameo on Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour rehearsals.) While it won’t cure your poor posture, this editor with diagnosed scoliosis prefers to wear it on especially active days that require extra support (say, 12+ hours of walking at Disneyland or a hybrid Pilates and cycling class). The brand’s product page is filled with jargon as to how it works, but the TL/DR is that the bra features a high neckline and a special multi-panel design that –in our experience – encourages a “chest up, shoulders back” stance.
