r/GYM is a subreddit with 1.2M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, 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
: "Are my RDLS correct before I embarrass myself in crunch?"
9 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "Suggestions to improve"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Struggling
25 posts
#2
Hate
15 posts
#3
Struggles
13 posts
#4
Bench
: "315lb Bench @175lbs Bodyweight"
12 posts
#5
Workouts
10 posts
#6
Deadlift
: "Car Deadlift for 9!"
10 posts
#7
Gym
10 posts
#8
Looking For A Workout Routine
8 posts
#9
Form
8 posts
#10
Looking For A Program
7 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
: "I know this is nothing to most of y’all, but I hit 225 for the first time ever today."
52 posts
#2
Technique Check
: "Are my RDLS correct before I embarrass myself in crunch?"
32 posts
#3
PR/PB
: "220kg @69kg PR!"
27 posts
#4
Progress Picture(s)
: "28F 6’ 215>148 (67 lbs) 2 year progress after 2nd baby"
21 posts
#5
General Discussion
: "20 Week Men’s Physique Contest Prep | 170lbs to 140lbs | 1st Masters 35+ | 2nd Open Class A"
11 posts
#6
Lift*
: "Abs"
7 posts
#7
Technique Check*
: "Barbell Rows, 235lbs x 12"
6 posts
#8
General Advice
: "For people who've been lifting 10+ years: what's something you believed early on that you've completely changed your mind about?"
5 posts
#9
Official Announcement
: "Final 3 days to submit a response to the 2026 r/GYM Survey!"
4 posts
#10
Wacky Wednesday
: "Deep hspu to deep sissy squat"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+165k members(15.6%)
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Last updated: September 1, 2026