I have been doing home workout routine of 100 Decline push ups and 50 diamond push ups. I have been wearing a Langot (loin Cloth) to cover my testicles from any harm since I stared working out 10 years ago. So my question is do I need to wear the Langot even for my home push up work out? I want to stop wearing it. Will it harm my testicles if I do push ups without a Langot at home?
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3Sorry, I'm confused. How would pushups ever harm your testicles?– TwyxzCommented Jul 15, 2019 at 13:42
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When I first joined the gym I was suggested by other people in the gym to wear a Langot. Ever since I have been practicing that. Now I want to stop wearing it. So i wanted a advice.– MaverickCommented Jul 15, 2019 at 15:27
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2Most men on Earth have never worn a "langot" in their life and most of them have done push ups in the past and their testicles haven't exploded or whatever. Sometimes basic logic is your friend– Raditz_35Commented Jul 15, 2019 at 17:53
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It may be worth noting that these garments are traditionally worn during wrestling to prevent hydrocele and hernia.– Sean Duggan ♦Commented Jul 16, 2019 at 4:23
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Getting one's testicles in the way during pushups sounds like a problem that is exclusive to those who are particularly blessed with tremendous balls. Or cursed with extremely sensitive ones.
No, there is generally no problem with not wearing a loin cloth during pushups. In fact, I've never even heard of a single person needing to do so.
But the test is very simple. If your testicles hurt during pushups without a langot, but not while you're wearing one; put it back on.
As per Alec's answer, it is unlike that you need this particular form of loincloth. In its traditional format, it is meant to prevent a hernia, or hydrocele, i.e. fluid build-up in the testicles. Push-ups are highly unlikely to introduce this level of strain. You may wish to wear more protective garments such as a traditional loincloth or a weightlifting belt if you move on to lifting more than mere bodyweight.
answered Jul 16, 2019 at 4:26
