r/leangains is a subreddit with 305k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, cut, lean, workout, and cutting, and they frequently recommend/review creatine, workout app, and peanut butter.
LeanGains is a specific program based on Martin Berkhan's methodology of lifting heavy weights reverse pyramid style, focusing on protein as the main macro-nutrient, and intermittent fasting (IF). It is body recomposition - losing fat and gaining muscle/strength the most effective way.
Popular Themes in r/leangains
#1
Solution Requests
: "Need help building a high-protein diet for fat loss + muscle gain on a tight budget (19M, skinny fat)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/leangains
#1
Struggling
36 posts
#2
Cut
: "On a Cut losing strength and energy fast"
26 posts
#3
Lean
: "How to gain Lean muscle and weight?"
24 posts
#4
Workout
: "How to gain lean muscle and weight?"
22 posts
#5
Cutting
22 posts
#6
Muscle
: "How to gain lean Muscle and weight?"
22 posts
#7
Calories
21 posts
#8
Bulking
18 posts
#9
Protein
: "Need help building a high-Protein diet for fat loss + muscle gain on a tight budget (19M, skinny fat)"
17 posts
#10
Macros
16 posts
Products Discussed in r/leangains
Creatine
16 reviews
#1
Thorne
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
CreaPure
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Creatine Monohydrate
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Workout App
15 reviews
#1
Strong
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Fitocracy
2.0★ from 1 review
#3
RePT Fitness
5.0★ from 1 review
Peanut Butter
11 reviews
#1
Ryse
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Ghost
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Skippy
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/leangains
#1
LG Question / Help
: "Fitness influencers eating 1,400 calories while “building muscle and staying lean” is really messing with my head"
79 posts
#2
LG Progress Report
: "Been weighing my chicken cooked this whole time and nobody told me"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/leangains
Yearly
+13k members(4.4%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026