r/GYM is a subreddit with 1.2M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, hate, struggles, bench, and workouts, 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
: "I don’t work out but want to get into it where do I start?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Struggling
25 posts
#2
Hate
15 posts
#3
Struggles
13 posts
#4
Bench
10 posts
#5
Workouts
10 posts
#6
Gym
10 posts
#7
Looking For A Program
9 posts
#8
Looking For A Workout Routine
8 posts
#9
Form
8 posts
#10
Deadlift
5 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
: "Got your back"
10 posts
#2
Technique Check
: "What can I do to improve my pec deck form? (Sorry for the weird angle)"
9 posts
#3
PR/PB
: "OHP 60KGx10 Rep PR"
6 posts
#4
Progress Picture(s)
: "16 month progress 130-150lbs 18-19 years old"
6 posts
#5
Lift*
: "Just some rows"
5 posts
#6
General Advice
: "My disability is not stopping me from trying pull ups"
4 posts
#7
Technique Check*
: "Can you guys please let me know if im doing lat pull down correctly? If yes what could be changed? Appreciate any advice and sorry for the bad angle"
3 posts
#8
General Discussion
: "Who else likes doing direct abduction work?"
2 posts
#9
Weekly Thread
: "/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - August 09, 2026 Weekly Thread"
1 post
#10
Bodyweight or Cardio
: "Fun Muscle-Ups"
1 post
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+157k members(15.0%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026