r/GYM is a subreddit with 1.2M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses hate, struggling, struggles, gym, 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
: "Squats experts, can you tell me what I am doing wrong, please?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Hate
15 posts
#2
Struggling
14 posts
#3
Struggles
13 posts
#4
Gym
11 posts
#5
Bench
11 posts
#6
Looking For A Workout Routine
8 posts
#7
Looking For A Program
7 posts
#8
Squat
6 posts
#9
Deadlift
6 posts
#10
Form
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
Technique Check
: "Unassisted chin up"
15 posts
#2
Lift
: "Does anyone else do or even know what this exercise is called? Saw some random dude at my gym doing it a while back and feel like it's blowing up my forearms."
8 posts
#3
PR/PB
: "Dragon squats"
7 posts
#4
Lift*
: "Reppin the megamass linear row"
3 posts
#5
PR/PB*
: "396lb/180kg Zercher Squat"
1 post
#6
Bodyweight or Cardio
: "Hanging leg raises on the pull-up bar. 35 repetitions"
1 post
#7
General Advice
: "What to look for in a gym?"
1 post
#8
Weekly Thread
: "/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - November 08, 2026 Weekly Thread"
1 post
#9
Home Gym & DIY Solutions
: "Love this new Leg Extension machine in the backyard , could use some more ROM tho"
1 post
#10
Technique Check*
: "Is my chest supported row form fine?"
1 post
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Last updated: November 8, 2026