r/GYM is a subreddit with 1.2M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses hate, struggling, struggles, gym, and looking for a workout routine, 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
: "Please help with form 😪😵💫"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/GYM
#1
Hate
15 posts
#2
Struggling
14 posts
#3
Struggles
13 posts
#4
Gym
11 posts
#5
Looking For A Workout Routine
8 posts
#6
Bench
8 posts
#7
Looking For A Program
7 posts
#8
Form
: "Please help with Form 😪😵💫"
7 posts
#9
Deadlift
: "Did Deadlift of 120kg & Happy with it."
5 posts
#10
Progress
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
: "Bench press 100 kg (220 lbs) for 11 reps. BW 62.5 kg (138 lbs)"
17 posts
#2
Technique Check
: "Please help with form 😪😵💫"
5 posts
#3
PR/PB
: "Overhead press 100 kg x 7 PR"
4 posts
#4
Home Gym & DIY Solutions
: "Kettlebell Z Press. Heavy Double with a 40kg Kettlebell. 6 weeks of Z Press training. 182lbs bw"
2 posts
#5
General Discussion
: "/r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - October 25, 2026 Monthly Thread"
1 post
#6
Weekly Thread
: "/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - October 25, 2026 Weekly Thread"
1 post
#7
Lift*
: "DB Curls and Block Sn"
1 post
#8
Technique Check*
: "Getting back into RDL’s"
1 post
Member Growth in r/GYM
Yearly
+166k members(15.5%)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026