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Julianne Ruckman is Brooks senior product line manager.

Tara Sweeney is a senior technical bra designer at Nike.

Youll also want to apply the two-finger rule on the sides and by your underarms.

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The straps are critical in creating a balanced fit.

If you experience either of these, you should try a different bra style.

A lot of women think that theyre gaining support by tightening their straps.

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Julianne Ruckman is Brooks’ senior product line manager.

She also advises asking yourself what will make you the most comfortable in your activity.

For compression, Sweeney recommends the newNike Swoosh Longline Bra($40).

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Julianne Ruckman is Brooks’ senior product line manager.

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