r/StartingStrength is a subreddit with 94k members. The community frequently discusses squat, form check, deadlift, form, and bench, and they frequently recommend/review lifting belt, lifting shoe, and belt, and the most common flair used is form check, helpful resource, personal achievement, training log, and fluff.
"Starting Strength" is a method of strength training with barbells created by Mark Rippetoe. This community is for lifters applying the method. Ask questions, share progress, troubleshoot your lifts, and help others improve.
Popular Topics in r/StartingStrength
#1
Squat
130 posts
#2
Form Check
113 posts
#3
Deadlift
98 posts
#4
Form
40 posts
#5
Bench
27 posts
#6
Pr
25 posts
#7
Struggling
22 posts
#8
Weight
21 posts
#9
Press
16 posts
#10
Depth
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/StartingStrength
Lifting Belt
16 reviews
#1
Pioneer
4.7★ from 7 reviews
#2
Dominion
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#3
Rogue
4.0★ from 1 review
Lifting Shoe
13 reviews
#1
Adidas
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
Reebok
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
New Balance
4.0★ from 1 review
Belt
7 reviews
#1
Pioneer
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Dominion
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Rogue
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/StartingStrength
#1
Form Check
: "Deadlift 455x2"
114 posts
#2
Helpful Resource
: "Training Lucy | Rusty Holcomb"
36 posts
#3
Personal Achievement
: "6 Plates, Baby!"
28 posts
#4
Training Log
: "165kg/365lb x 4 conventional deadlift @69kg BW"
12 posts
#5
Fluff
: "Visited a Private Gym Today"
6 posts
#6
Programming Question
: "Barbell Curls in the context of Starting Strength"
3 posts
#7
Debate me, bro
: "3x8 440 lbs (200kg) Deadlift."
1 post
Member Growth in r/StartingStrength
Yearly
+20k members(27.4%)
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Last updated: May 31, 2026