r/GYM is a subreddit with 1.2M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, deadlift, hate, gym, and struggles, and they frequently recommend/review headphones, gym bag, and preworkout.
A community for Redditors to discuss any topics relating to general fitness; with an emphasis on barbell & dumbbell lifting, as well as calisthenics (bodyweight movements).
Popular Themes in r/GYM
#1
Advice Requests
: "How do you guys get over past injuries and the fear of potentially getting injured again?"
13 posts
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Struggling
25 posts
#2
Deadlift
: "Deadlifts Day"
16 posts
#3
Hate
15 posts
#4
Gym
: "Anywhere outside is the Gym with this contraption 🫡"
13 posts
#5
Struggles
13 posts
#6
Form
: "Form Help"
12 posts
#7
Squat
: "Execute Squats"
11 posts
#8
Bench
10 posts
#9
Workouts
10 posts
#10
Looking For A Program
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/GYM
Headphones
20 reviews
#1
JBL
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Apple
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Beats
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Gym Bag
17 reviews
#1
Adidas
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Under Armour
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Ogio
5.0★ from 1 review
Preworkout
14 reviews
#1
Gorilla Mode
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
No Xplode
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
Real Science Athletics
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/GYM
#1
Lift
: "1000lb lift for time"
49 posts
#2
Technique Check
: "Why are my Bulgarians mostly working quads? Should I lean forward more or is my working leg too close?"
42 posts
#3
PR/PB
: "100kgx110 reps unbroken on squats"
22 posts
#4
Progress Picture(s)
: "[ Removed by moderator ]"
16 posts
#5
Lift*
: "Abs exercise"
9 posts
#6
General Discussion
: "today i was feeling without energy, but no pain no gain"
7 posts
#7
General Advice
: "Give me dumb motivational quotes to say to my partner whenever they don’t feel like working out."
7 posts
#8
Technique Check*
: "Chest Supported T-Bar Row"
5 posts
#9
Bodyweight or Cardio
: "Just some pull-ups at 265lbs"
4 posts
#10
Wacky Wednesday
: "Deep hspu on bench/front lever hold"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+149k members(14.4%)
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Last updated: July 18, 2026