The 7-inch training short built for lifters who squat heavy and move fast.

The TWL Flex Shorts have been in Australian training bags for years — and for good reason. A wider hip cut that accommodates serious squatters, a side split hem that unlocks full range of motion without going short, and a 7-inch inseam that sits at the perfect middle ground between mobility and coverage. One of the most reviewed training shorts in the TWL range, and one that keeps getting reordered by the athletes who train in them.

FLEX-TECH™ FABRIC — BUILT FOR HEAVY MOVEMENT:

The Flex Shorts are built from FLEX-TECH™ — TWL's lightweight 88% Polyester / 12% Elastane performance fabric engineered for unrestricted movement under load. The slightly higher Elastane content compared to standard training shorts delivers genuine four-way stretch that moves with your body through every plane of movement — deep squats, explosive pulls, box jumps, and lateral drills without restriction or bunching.

• 88% Polyester: Lightweight, moisture-wicking, and fast-drying — pulls sweat away from the skin so the shorts stay light through intense sessions
• 12% Elastane: Four-way stretch and immediate shape recovery — the fabric moves with you and snaps back between reps without sagging or bagging out
• Moisture-wicking: Sweat is pulled away from the skin and pushed to the outer surface where it evaporates — keeping the shorts dry and light as the session builds

WIDER HIP CUT — BUILT FOR ATHLETES WHO SQUAT:

Most training shorts are cut for the average body. The Flex Shorts are cut for the athlete who squats heavy. The wider hip cut provides the extra room needed through the glutes and quads during deep squatting positions — no pulling, no riding up, no fabric fighting your positioning when you're at the bottom of a back squat or in the catch position of a clean.

For weightlifters, powerlifters, and functional fitness athletes who spend significant training time in squat-pattern movements, this is the difference between a short that works and one that doesn't.

SIDE SPLIT HEM — 7-INCH INSEAM THAT MOVES LIKE A 5-INCH:

The side split hem is what separates the Flex Shorts from every other training short in the TWL range. A split cut at each side of the hem means the shorts open during dynamic movements — running, kicking, box jumps, and lateral drills — giving you effective range of motion closer to a 5-inch short, while the 7-inch inseam provides coverage and a longer look at rest.

No more choosing between mobility and coverage. The side split delivers both.

7-INCH INSEAM — THE RIGHT MIDDLE GROUND:

The 7-inch inseam is the most versatile length in men's training shorts. Long enough to look clean, feel comfortable, and provide coverage during overhead movements and gymnastics work. Short enough — especially with the side split — to never restrict your range of motion during squats, lunges, sprints, or rope climbs. If you've been defaulting to 7-inch shorts for years, this is why.

OPEN HAND POCKETS:

Deep open hand pockets on each side keep your phone, keys, or cards accessible between sets. The pocket openings are positioned to sit flat against the thigh without gaping or shifting during training.

KEY SPECS:

• Fabric: FLEX-TECH™ — 88% Polyester / 12% Elastane
• Inseam: 7 inches
• Cut: Wider hip — built for squatters and lifters
• Hem: Side split — unrestricted range of motion
• Waistband: Elastic with internal drawstring
• Pockets: Open hand pockets — deep, accessible
• Moisture-wicking: Yes — stays light and dry through intense sessions
• Includes: Reusable mesh bag
• Colourway: Black Camouflage 

BUILT FOR:

• Weightlifting & powerlifting
• CrossFit & functional fitness
• Running & conditioning
• HIIT & Hyrox training
• Daily training — any session, every day