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9 supportive sports bras for running

They'll banish the bounce.

Left: Magenta Sports Bra; Middle: Burgundy Sports Bra; Right: Multicolored Sports Bra Credit: Left: Athleta; Middle: Lululemon; Right: Terez

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Not all sports bras are created equal. Some are more appropriate for low-impact workouts like yoga or Pilates while others are more suitable for high-impact activities like running or CrossFit. If you're searching for the latter, you know you need something supportive and compressive, no matter the size of your bust.

From brands like Lululemon and Athleta, these nine sports bras are beloved for minimizing bounce and offering support galore, whether you're logging miles on the treadmill, playing an intense game of pickleball, or hitting up an Orangetheory class.

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1. This compression sports bra from Athleta

Athleta Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Athleta

It’s compressive but comfortable.

Made with bounce-minimizing compressive fabric, this bra is designed specifically for larger chests (D to DD+). It offers a sleek racerback design, double lining, and sewn-in cups to keep bigger breasts in check. Available in 11 colors, it comes in women's sizes XXS to 3X, which should fit 32D to 40DD.

Over 300 Athleta shoppers have awarded this supportive sports bra a 5-star review. “I have this in four colors,” one person shares. “It's hard to find something I feel I can run in with being a DD, but I feel secure and comfortable in this sports bra.”

Get the Ultimate Bra D-DD+ from Athleta for $49

2. This hook-and-eye closure sports bra from Lululemon

Lululemon Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Lululemon

A customizable band means extra comfort.

While you might think of sports bras as over-the-head garments, this Lululemon bra clasps in the back like a regular bra thanks to the hook-and-eye closure. It’s made with a sweat-wicking blend of nylon and elastane that provides compression and support but doesn’t overheat the bust. What’s more, its wide band has three rows of hooks and its straps are adjustable so you can tailor it to fit your body. Available in three colors, it comes in women's sizes 32B to 40G.

"Perfect for busty ladies," one person writes. "It’s so supportive, it feels like there’s underwire, but I also literally slept in it yesterday. Bought it in multiple colors after the first day."

Get the Run Times Bra High Support, B–G Cups from Lululemon for $68

3. This versatile sports bra from Under Armour

Under Armour Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Under Armour

It’s perfect for all workouts, not just running.

If not overheating is your chief priority, the Under Armour Infinity sports bra is worth considering. With mesh side panels, it's designed to deliver strategic support without making you sweat like crazy in the process. The cups are made with a single piece of molded foam, so you don’t have to worry about wires or stiff seams chafing into your skin, and it has a hook-and-eye closure wide band and adjustable straps for customizable comfort. Available in eight colors, it comes in women's sizes XS to XXL, which should fit bra sizes 32A to 38DD.

“[The] reviews are true,” one shopper writes. “Best all-around sports bra of all time! I’m a 34B with broad shoulders and fit a M. I can do it all with this bra: run, HIIT, cycle, weight training, and yoga.”

Get the Women's UA Infinity Mid Sports Bra from Under Armour for $40

4. This seamless high-neck sports bra from Nordstrom

Zella Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Nordstrom

Seamless and supportive? Who would’ve thought.

Hundreds of Nordstrom shoppers love this Zella sports bra for its seamless design. With its high neck, keyhole back, and longer length, it works as much on its own as a crop top as it does layered underneath a tank as a bra. Available in black, it comes in women's sizes XS to XXL.

“This is one of the best bras that I have ever purchased!" one reviewer writes. "Great coverage and support, and it's super comfortable too. I wear this around the house, on runs, and to Orangetheory classes and I have zero complaints. After ordering my first one and wearing it for a while, I ordered three more and I don't wear any of my other sports bras anymore.”

Get the Zella Body Fusion Sports Bra from Nordstrom for $35

5. This soft sports bra from Aerie

Aerie Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Aerie

Thanks to its longline silhouette, it pairs perfectly with high-waisted leggings.

This strappy bra might only be marketed as medium support, but reviewers with larger chests rave that it's a game-changer for higher intensity activities. Made with buttery-soft, sweat-wicking nylon fabric, it has a longline band that hits just above the navel—so it's almost a crop-top length—and removable pads. Available in six colors, it comes in women's sizes XXS to XXL, to accommodate bra sizes 32B to 40E.

“I honestly believe this is the most comfortable bra I own!" one reviewer writes. "The support is immaculate. I also love the way it feels on my skin, silky soft. And the straps don’t dig into my back like some do and cause pain. 10/10 would recommend.”

Get the Offline Real Me Strappy Back Sports Bra from Aerie for $24.46

6. This zip-up sports bra from Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Victoria's Secret

If you don’t want to budge, this is the bra for you.

According to nearly 1,000 Victoria's Secret shoppers, this colorful sports bra holds everything firmly in place. It has a comfortable padded underwire that shouldn't dig in and adjustable racerback straps, along with a zip-front closure that makes it easy to put on and take off. Available in 19 colors and prints—including leopard, floral, and neon colorblock—it comes in women's sizes 32B to 40DDD.

"This is the only bra that I can wear to keep the girls in place when I play pickleball, go to bootcamp, or run," one 5-star reviewer writes. "The coverage is perfect and the support is the best I've found. I am so glad it comes in so many colors."

Get the Sweat Knockout Maximum Support Colorblock Front-Close Sport Bra from Victoria’s Secret for $49.50

7. This underwire sports bra from Wacoal

Wacoal Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Nordstrom

It’s convertible!

If you like the idea of underwire in your sports bra—but aren’t into a zip-up silhouette—check out this popular bra from long-standing lingerie brand Wacoal. With its convertible straps and moisture-wicking nylon and spandex fabric, it's said to be incredibly comfortable for running and lounging alike. Available in white and lilac, it comes in women's sizes 32C to 40DD.

Of the 2,200 Nordstrom shoppers who have reviewed it, 77% have given it their 5-star seal of approval. “I have purchased six of these sports bras in the last year and half,” one shopper shares. “I had to keep getting different sizes from losing weight. It fits amazing. I can run with confidence. It is so supportive. Love this bra. I would wear it all the time if it had a little padding.”

Get the Wacoal Underwire Sports Bra from Nordstrom for $68

8. This sports bra made of recycled materials from Girlfriend Collective

Girlfriend Collective Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Girlfriend Collective

It’s so supportive!

Girlfriend Collective is an athleisure brand that’s skyrocketed to social media fame, in part due the companies efforts toward sustainability. All of the brand’s styles—including the Lou Bra—are made with the same smooth, single-color fabric composed of recycled plastic bottles and spandex, which makes everything easy to mix and match. This bra is double-lined and has a supportive band underneath the bust to keep the girls in place. Available in 15 colors, this sports bra comes in an impressive range of women's sizes XXS to 6X, or about 30B to 40G.

"Out of all the sports bras I’ve tried throughout my life, these are the best," one person writes. "High support but not too bulky. I love how minimal it looks and it doesn't stretch out nearly as easily as my other sports bras. This is my second one, highly highly recommend."

Get the Ivory Lou Bra from Girlfriend Collective for $48

9. This colorful sports bra from Terez

Terez Supportive Sports Bra for Running
Credit: Terez

So many cute designs to choose from!

In addition to being very compressive—and thus very supportive—Terez sports bras are sold in so many bright and bold prints, ranging from stars and stripes to bandana and doodles. Plus, every bra has a matching pair of leggings, which you can buy separately. This sports bra, which has a high neckline and racerback design, comes in women's sizes XS to XL to suit 32B to 40DD busts.

"Awesome fit!" one reviewer writes. "Perfectly supportive without being restrictive." One word of advice? If you see something you like, snatch it fast. Everything at Terez sells out fast.

Get the Navy Rainbow Star Foil UpLift Sports Bra from Terez for $70

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