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, 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
: "I feel like I’ve been hunching my back too much and my elbows aren’t totally staying in place. How could I improve my form?"
8 posts
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Struggling
25 posts
#2
Hate
15 posts
#3
Struggles
13 posts
#4
Gym
11 posts
#5
Bench
10 posts
#6
Workouts
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
Technique Check
: "Chest Flys Technique Check + Advice"
11 posts
#2
Progress Picture(s)
: "[ Removed by moderator ]"
10 posts
#3
PR/PB
: "500 Ib trap bar PR"
6 posts
#4
Lift
: "Javelin Press 75lb x3 (34kg)"
6 posts
#5
General Advice
: "Leg days are better after junk food 😅"
6 posts
#6
Home Gym & DIY Solutions
: "💪😎Gym Jao Gym #gym @mrsanjuchandra"
2 posts
#7
Bodyweight or Cardio
: "Just some pull-ups at 265lbs"
1 post
#8
Technique Check*
: "What am I doing wrong on lat pulldowns?"
1 post
#9
General Discussion
: "Should I dirty bulk? 6’3 140lbs"
1 post
#10
Lift*
: "Leg extensions are underrated full stack (300lbs) + a plate"
1 post
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+149k members(14.4%)
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Last updated: July 6, 2026