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Best swim trunks for muscular legs and bigger thighs.

91 reviews mention thighs, quads or an athletic build. Read this before you pick a size.

Customer photo from Ryan V. wearing Pure Red 7"Customer photo from Tyler J. wearing Faded Leaf - Cali 5’’Customer photo from Jason S. wearing Faded Ocean - 5"Customer photo from Natalia M. wearing Faded Palm - Crimson 5’’Customer photo from Chris K. wearing Cookie Black V2 - 5"Customer photo from Jason L. wearing Fluro Aqua - 5"

This is the one group where Tucann's rating drops: 78% five star against 93.1% overall. The reason is consistent and fixable. The leg opening is tailored, so men who squat or cycle find their usual size tight in the thigh. The fix, repeated across the reviews, is one size up; the elasticated back waist then takes up the slack. Customers who did that are as happy as everyone else.

91reviews mention athletic builds
78%five star
11with photos
4.63average rating

Which prints they buy for athletic builds

Cookie Black V24 athletic builds reviews · 4.89 ★ overallFluro Aqua4 athletic builds reviews · 4.9 ★ overallRed Camo4 athletic builds reviews · 4.92 ★ overallKhaki Green3 athletic builds reviews · 4.86 ★ overallMirage Red3 athletic builds reviews · 4.92 ★ overallCookie Black3 athletic builds reviews · 4.88 ★ overall

What they wrote

Customer photo from Nicholas F.
Love the fit. Love the quality. Love the patterns. But most of all love the length! Suns out thighs out? Is that a thing?
Nicholas F. · Verified purchase · USA Series Swim Trunk - Stars - 3"
Customer photo from Claude H.
Great fit Inner lining is super soft and extends to upper thighs
Claude H. · Verified purchase · Blue Turtles Yellow Swim Shorts - 3"
Customer photo from Joseph C.
6'2 205lbs athletic build - Large is too big, Medium is perfect
Joseph C. · Verified purchase · Make Waves Blue V2 - 3"
Material is outstanding the liner is very comfortable. I have a muscular physique with big quads. The shorts fit great on waist a bit snug on my legs. But my legs are not average size
Shawn M. · Verified purchase · Faded Mirage - Fire - 3’’
These look amazing on my husband. He is a big muscular guy with large legs and a muscular buttocks so I was a little worried about the fit but they are awesome!!!
Gina D. · Verified purchase · Pink Camo - 5"
I got these for my husband. He has a muscular build 5'8"/165lbs and shorts often are too long and don't look good. These are perfect for his thighs. ...
Shay W. · Verified purchase · Faded Ocean - 5"
Very Surprised by the quality of the suit and also how well the trunks fit. I'm 5"11 225 lbs with a muscular build size large was what was recommende...
Chris M. · Verified purchase · Striped Blue Camo - 3"
Bought these for my husband's birthday. Was unsure if he'd like the 5" or not but he loves them and they look great on him! At 5'10" they hit his thigh/above the knee perfectly! Not too short, not too long.
Wendy L. · Verified purchase · Ocean Vibe 5"

The other side

Every one to three star review in this group, so you can weigh it yourself.

These fit tighter than the aqua ones that I ordered. I think I should have ordered the 7 inch instead of the 5 inch but I like the length of the 5 inch. I do have muscular thighs and a small waist so finding the right size can be tough. I like the color.
Mark R. · Verified purchase · Khaki Green - 5"
Do NOT fit as shown. I have muscular legs and these are huge around the legs. They also have elastic in the back of the waist which I do not want. Very poorly made and not sure who they should fit. Obviously they were custom tailored for the models.
Trace B. · Verified purchase · Make Waves Blue V2 - 3"
I usually wear medium In just about everything, but these run SMALL and as a more athletic build the thigh opening is skin tight. Size up. Exchanging for Large. Waist is 32 thighs 26 hips 39 For your reference. 5’9” 180#
Lawrence T. · Verified purchase · Striped Green Camo - 5"

Frequently asked questions

Should I size up?
If your thighs are developed relative to your waist, yes, one size. Nearly every complaint in this group is a man who ordered his usual size.
Will the waist be too big if I size up?
Usually not. The waistband is elasticated at the back and the drawstring is functional, so a size up in the leg still holds at the waist.
Which length is best for big legs?
5 inch. The 3 inch has the smallest leg opening; the 7 inch gives more room but some athletic customers find it shows less leg than they wanted.

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