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, form, and bench, 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
: "Seated Hamstring Curl Form Help"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Struggling
25 posts
#2
Hate
15 posts
#3
Struggles
13 posts
#4
Form
: "150kg deadlift beginner Form check"
11 posts
#5
Bench
10 posts
#6
Workouts
10 posts
#7
Gym
10 posts
#8
Looking For A Workout Routine
8 posts
#9
Looking For A Program
7 posts
#10
Deadlift
: "150kg Deadlift beginner form check"
6 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
Technique Check
: "Bench press bar path comparison - competition bench vs. adjustable bench in squat rack"
19 posts
#2
PR/PB
: "my pull ups 🤗"
16 posts
#3
General Advice
: "Seated Hamstring Curl Form Help"
5 posts
#4
Progress Picture(s)
: "M27. 300 lbs -> 187 lbs. Progress of a little over 2 years. Current physique progress pics from the gym"
5 posts
#5
Bodyweight or Cardio
: "218 calories, less than 10 minutes 🥵"
3 posts
#6
PR/PB*
: "got matched against a random guy for a push up race and barely took it 8-6"
2 posts
#7
Technique Check*
: "Smith bent over rows"
1 post
#8
Lift*
: "Single Arm Kettlebell Push Presses as a new exercise. 44kgx3, 42kgx3 and 40kgx3 for the start."
1 post
#9
Lift
: "Swiss bar bench - 195lb(?) ×7"
1 post
#10
Home Gym & DIY Solutions
: "I think this is 🙎🏻.."
1 post
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+165k members(15.6%)
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Last updated: September 16, 2026