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
: "Cable Row Form Check"
6 posts
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Struggling
27 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
: "High Incline Dumbbell Press"
19 posts
#2
Progress Picture(s)
: "F 32, 5'11", 192-->150, 1 year transformation"
17 posts
#3
Technique Check
: "Are these legitimate reps?"
13 posts
#4
PR/PB
: "Finally hit 225 🙏"
11 posts
#5
General Advice
: "Pose suggestion..."
6 posts
#6
Technique Check*
: "any tips on my cable curl form?"
4 posts
#7
General Discussion
: "What do you usually do while resting in between sets?"
4 posts
#8
Bodyweight or Cardio
: "My first muscle up!!"
2 posts
#9
Wacky Wednesday
: "Smith Squat"
1 post
#10
Lift*
: "Some heavy rows this morning"
1 post
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+154k members(14.8%)
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Last updated: August 1, 2026