High Impact Sports Bras That Actually Work

High-impact sports bras shouldn't make you choose between support and shape. Our high-impact collection solves the biggest complaints we hear from runners and HIIT lovers: the uniboob effect, straps that slip mid-stride, and that post-workout wrestling match trying to get out of a sweaty bra.

These three bras give you serious hold without flattening you or making you question your life choices halfway through burpees.

What Makes a Sports Bra High-Impact?

Here's what most people don't realize: high impact doesn't just mean "really tight." A truly supportive high-impact sports bra needs to manage bounce during running and jumping while distributing pressure so you're not left with painful red marks or that compressed-flat feeling.

The problem with most high-impact bras is they achieve support through sheer compression. They pancake you flat and call it a day. We took a different approach. All three bras in our high-impact collection use strategic design features — center front ruching, wide support bands, and thoughtful construction — to give you the hold you need while maintaining your actual shape.

The Real Problems We're Solving

The Bounce Issue

Our bras keep everything where it belongs.

Chaffing

No more finishing a workout with angry red marks.

The Uniboob

Because support shouldn't mean elimination.

Which High-Impact Bra Is right for you?

The Y-Back

Our top pick for C-D cups who need maximum support without the compression steamroll. Runner's World called it the right choice for women who need "a little extra support" — the stay-put straps and racerback design give you full range of motion whether you're logging miles or crushing box jumps.

The Closer

For anyone who's tired of the overhead struggle. This zip-front sports bra features hidden clips under the zipper for reinforcement, giving you high-impact support that comes off in seconds. Best for A-C cups needing high support, or D+ cups wanting reliable medium support.

The Gametime

Built for runners who struggle with under-band chafing. The extra-wide support band stays put without digging in, making it the most stable option for long-duration, high-impact activities. Perfect for A-C cups needing locked-in support, or D+ cups looking for a secure, comfortable fit.

 

Y-Back Bra in Gemstone Bouquet

$72.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

High-impact bras are built for activities with repetitive bouncing and jarring movements — running, HIIT, jumping rope, tennis. They provide maximum compression and support to minimize breast movement during these activities. Medium-impact bras work better for yoga, hiking, or cycling where you're moving but not repeatedly jumping or running.

If you're running, doing HIIT workouts, or any activity that involves jumping or repetitive impact, you need high-impact support. A simple test: if you find yourself holding your chest while going down stairs or doing jumping jacks, you definitely need high support.

Stick with your T-shirt size. Our high-impact bras are designed to provide the right level of support at your regular tee size. Between sizes or want that locked-down feeling for sprinting? Go with your standard tee size. Only size up if you're buying it primarily for lifestyle wear and want a more relaxed fit.

Absolutely. All our high-impact bras are soft enough for all-day wear while being tough enough for your hardest training sessions. Many of our customers wear them from "wake up to worn out" — morning run, shower, straight into their day.

Wash in cold water and hang dry to maintain elasticity and shape. The moisture-wicking fabric and construction are built to last through hundreds of washes, but heat is the enemy of elastic. Skip the dryer and your bra will support you longer.