If you want to improve the health of your heart, bones, muscles, balance, and weight, you need to incorporate strength training in your workouts. Strength training, which is also known as weight or resistance training, targets a muscle or muscle group with the help of external resistance. The external resistance can come in the form of dumbbell weights, machines, or your own body weight.
What to look for in a sports bra for strength training
To make your strength training exercises a breeze, you'd want to wear exercise clothes with medium- to high-impact support, especially with your sports bras. You'll be doing jumping jacks, squats, burpees, and all sorts of movements that can be uncomfortable to do if your gals don't have the proper support.
Look for sports bras with a comfortable compression (not squeezing!), malleable stretch, and supportive straps that are either in a criss-cross, racerback or halter-type design. Need some ideas on where to look? These are the best sports bras for strength training you can get in Singapore.
1. lululemon Energy Longline Bra Medium Support
lululemon Energy Longline Bra Medium Support. (Photo from: lululemon.com.hk)
If you’re on the lookout for a sports bra that’s comfy and secure for your medium-impact activities, try the lululemon Energy Longline Bra Medium Support, designed for B–D cup sizes. Its stylish straps add a trendy touch while providing you the freedom to move. It’s also made with the brand’s smooth, sweat-wicking fabric to keep you cool during workouts.
Why it's great: It has pockets for optional, removable cups.
It’s priced at SGD92 on lululemon.com.hk.
2. Alo Yoga Airlift Intrigue Bra
The Alo Yoga Airlift Intrigue Bra. (Photo from: aloyoga.com)
Want a sports bra for strength training that feels like a second skin? The Alo Yoga Airlift Intrigue Bra features Alo Yoga's second-skin Airlift fabric that's lightweight and form-flattering. It's suitable for medium- to high-impact activities like HIIT and running.
Why it's great: It has a scoop neckline and elastic straps that cross at the back, offering you both style and function.
The sports bra comes in 12 colours and is priced at SGD98 on aloyoga.com.
3. Anya Active Clasp Bra
Anya Active Clasp Bra. (Photo from: anyaactive.com)
The Anya Active Clasp Bra features a buttery-soft and compressive fabric, so it feels lightweight but still supportive. The material is also sweat-wicking, so you don't feel musty after an intense strength training workout.
Why it's great: Aside from the sweat-wicking compressive material, this sports bra also has a back clasp and adjustable straps for easy wearing and a more customisable fit.
It comes in two colours and is priced at SGD52 on anyaactive.com.
4. Kydra Atlas Bra
Kydra Atlas Bra. (Photo from: kydra.co)
If you prefer racerback sports bras, the Kydra Atlas Bra is a good option. Its strap style offers a lot of support for your chest without cutting into your skin. The fabric also has a four-way stretch and is designed to be sweat-wicking, so you can stay comfortable and cool throughout your workout.
Why it's great: Its stylish, structured back design keeps you secure whether you're stretching, cycling, or lifting weights.
It comes in two colours and is priced at SGD62 on kydra.co.
5. MYË Active Rhea Longline Bra
MYË Active Rhea Longline Bra. (Photo from: myeactive.com)
Love tank-style sports bras? The MYË Active Rhea Longline Bra covers your entire chest until your waist, so you can wear it to the gym and straight to a coffee date. It has wide racer-back straps that offer extra support and doesn't dig into your shoulders.
Why it's great: MYË Active's ReGen fabric is made from 73% recycled water bottles, so it has a sustainable element to it too.
This sports bra comes in three colours and is priced at SGD78. It's available on myeactive.com.
6. Liberty Active Thrive Cutout Back Bra
Liberty Active Thrive Cutout Back Bra. (Photo from: liberty-active.com)
Love chic and breathable styles? Check out the flattering Liberty Active Thrive Cutout Back Bra which is made for low to mid-intensity workouts such as yoga, pilates, barre, weightlifting, and more.
Why it's great: Its seamless design will allow you to remove it easily after your workouts. offers added support around the waist with its thick waistband.
It’s priced at MYR95/~SGD28.54 on liberty-active.com.
7. PUMA PWR SHAPELUXE Training Bra
PUMA PWR SHAPELUXE Training Bra. (Photo from: sg.puma.com)
Looking for a performance sports bra? The PUMA PWR SHAPELUXE Training Bra is made with the brand’s LYCRA®ADAPTIV fibre that moves with your body. It provides compression and unrestricted support to help you feel confident for your high-intensity workouts.
Why it's great It offers inclusive sizing and removable pads so you can customise your perfect fit.
It’s priced at SGD109 on sg.puma.com.
8. Reebok Women's Myt All Over Print Sports Bra
Reebok Women's Myt All Over Print Sports Bra. (Photo from: amazon.sg)
This Reebok sports bra is a medium-support option for when you're going to focus on smaller movements. It has a smooth fabric that reduces the chances of chafing. It comes in two designs — Night Black and Semi Proud Pink.
Why it's great: It has a stretchy band that makes it easy to put on and take off — no struggles here.
It’s priced at SGD47.57 on amazon.sg.
9. New Balance NB Sleek Medium Support Sports Bra
NB Sleek Medium Support Sports Bra. (Photo from: newbalance.com.sg)
Designed for medium support, the NB Sleek Medium Support Sports Bra is ideal for strength training and everyday wear. It also offers stabilised front straps to help minimise vertical movement and is made with the NB DRYx fast-drying technology that wicks away sweat to keep you cool and comfy.
Why it's great: It’s built with a four-way stretch fabric designed to fit your shape so you can freely move while running or working out.
It’s priced at SGD55 on newbalance.com.sg.
10. Nike Alate High-Support Women's Padded Convertible Sports Bra
Nike Alate High-Support Women's Padded Convertible Sports Bra. (Photo from: nike.com)
You can't go wrong with Nike's performance sports bras. This one is made with the Nike Dri-FIT Technology that keeps you dry, while the breathable back design keeps your skin cool too. It's also pretty compressive, so you'll experience loads of support and minimal bounce throughout your workout.
Why it's great: It's made with 50% recycled polyester fibres, so if you want a high-performing sustainable sports bra, this is it.
It’s priced at SGD105 on nike.com.
11. adidas FastImpact Luxe Run High-Support Bra
adidas FastImpact Luxe Run High-Support Bra. (Photo from: adidas.com.sg)
Willing to splurge on one go-to sports bra? The adidas FastImpact Luxe Run High-Support Bra is a size-inclusive, high-support and adjustable sports bra that you can use for strength training and beyond. Its fabrics are also made with 60% recycled materials, quick-drying adiform, and moisture-absorbing AEROREADY.
Why it's great: It comes in 22 different sizes that cater to different cup and band sizes.
It’s priced at SGD119 on adidas.com.sg.
12. Under Armour Women's UA Infinity High Sports Bra
Under Armour Women's UA Infinity High Sports Bra. (Photo from: underarmour.com.sg)
Adjustable criss-cross straps, moulded padding, breathable mesh panels and sweat-wicking material? This Under Armour sports bra has all that. It's made with sweat-wicking material and HeatGear® fabric that's lightweight and cooling, making it ideal for any medium to high-impact sports and activities.
Why it's great: The padding was injected in a figure-8 pattern — completely out of the norm for sports bras — which makes it lighter and more aerodynamic.
It comes in two colours and is priced at SGD89 on the Under Armour Singapore website.
13. Rangoon Inda Bra
Rangoon Inda Bra. (Photo from: shoprangoon.com)
Is this a sports bra or a cute top? We say it's both. The Rangoon Inda Bra is made of moisture-wicking, odour-control, anti-pilling, 4-way stretching material that makes it perfect for strength training. It offers medium to full support with its compressive and snug fit.
Why it's great: You get full mobility from the singular back strap, so you won't feel constricted as you do your laps.
It comes in three colours and is priced at SGD62 on the brand's website.
14. Lorna Jane Full Coverage Support Sports Bra
Lorna Jane Full Coverage Support Sports Bra. (Photo from: lornajane.sg)
If you're a little more blessed in the chest and want maximum support for the girls, the Lorna Jane Full Coverage Support Sports Bra offers everything you need in a sports bra. It has higher coverage so your gals won't spill while you're doing deadlifts, fully adjustable straps for comfort, and a breathable mesh panel that also doubles as a bounce-limiting support.
Why it's great: It also has a supportive bonded hem to give a subtle lift and shaping.
It comes in seven sizes and is priced from SGD95 on the brand's website.
15. Gymshark Adapt Fleck Seamless Women's Sports Bra
Gymshark Adapt Fleck Seamless Women's Sports Bra. (Photo from: row.gymshark.com)
The Gymshark Adapt Fleck Seamless Women's Sports Bra is part of Gymshark's collection specifically designed for lifting. It boasts a sweat-wicking, seamless stretch fabric and medium support that makes it comfortable to wear for deadlifts and other strength training exercises.
Why it's great: It has a very flattering square neckline that will look cute in your progress photos.
It’s priced at USD46/~SGD61.33 on row.gymshark.com.
First published on 4 August 2023. Last updated: 13 March 2025.
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