r/GYM is a subreddit with 1.2M members. The most common kinds of discussions are self-promotion and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, progress, squat, weight loss, and hate, 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
Self-Promotion
: "[29M] 10 Months - 110kg->66kg"
11 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "[32m] Help on losing the last 15lbs, and gaining back muscle. From 218lbs down to 178lbs currently, 4 months."
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Help! What lift strap or tool could help me?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Struggling
25 posts
#2
Progress
: "35M | 4 years Progress | 105kg → 80kg. Running first couple years then lifting."
23 posts
#3
Squat
: "132.5kg Squat @52.5kg bodyweight 12 days out! 🫡"
22 posts
#4
Weight Loss
: "Progress!! August 2025 》may 2026. 31 lb Weight Loss. 23F Hopefully competing in bodybuilding 2027"
16 posts
#5
Hate
15 posts
#6
Form
: "Back extension Form check"
14 posts
#7
Deadlift
: "200 kg Deadlift @ fat(78ish kg) BW"
13 posts
#8
Struggles
13 posts
#9
Bench
: "Bench depth check (AC joint seperation)"
12 posts
#10
Form Check
: "315 pound PR Form Check"
12 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
Progress Picture(s)
: "[29M] 10 Months - 110kg->66kg"
43 posts
#2
Lift
: "60kg plank, 30 secs feeling like 1 year"
43 posts
#3
Technique Check
: "10 sets of my little mermaid"
22 posts
#4
General Advice
: "Help! What lift strap or tool could help me?"
9 posts
#5
PR/PB
: "135lb DB Bench Press x8 @183lb bw"
9 posts
#6
Bodyweight or Cardio
: "Wide grip pull ups to grow the wings"
4 posts
#7
General Discussion
: "Gym session while on Vacation"
4 posts
#8
Lift*
: "Simple push day at home"
3 posts
#9
Home Gym & DIY Solutions
: "1 of 2 Push Days"
3 posts
#10
Wacky Wednesday
: "Does Eternia need a janitor?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+182k members(18.4%)
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Last updated: June 11, 2026