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, progress, 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
: "Why do my legs tremble so much on the leg extension machine"
13 posts
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Struggling
25 posts
#2
Hate
15 posts
#3
Struggles
13 posts
#4
Progress
11 posts
#5
Bench
10 posts
#6
Workouts
10 posts
#7
Gym
10 posts
#8
Looking For A Workout Routine
8 posts
#9
Frustration
8 posts
#10
Form
8 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
: "Pec flys"
62 posts
#2
PR/PB
: "Gave 300 a go"
37 posts
#3
Progress Picture(s)
: "176 lbs to 132 lbs, 23F in 2 years"
13 posts
#4
General Discussion
: "I leg pressed a car."
13 posts
#5
Technique Check*
: "Why can’t I lift more on this machine?"
11 posts
#6
General Advice
: "How do I get past this?"
7 posts
#7
Bodyweight or Cardio
: "Tricep dip progress, 2025 vs. now!"
4 posts
#8
Home Gym & DIY Solutions
: "1 Arm Push Ups with legs against a wall. Training continues. 3 sets of 6 Reps/arm.z 200BW"
4 posts
#9
Wacky Wednesday
: "Hold /deep ROM"
3 posts
#10
Program Review
: "Still patient to get abs to show especially the lower ones..been elusive for too long now :')"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+168k members(15.9%)
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Last updated: October 6, 2026