r/leangains is a subreddit with 303k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and 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
Advice Requests
: "Not able to progress or add more reps on lateral raises will doing more volume help my side delts grow?"
14 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Need help building a high-protein diet for fat loss + muscle gain on a tight budget (19M, skinny fat)"
1 post
#3
Ideas
: "What small practical problem in your routine still has no good fix?"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I created a website that lets you sort by Protein Per Dollar. I think could be of use for this community. It also lets you sort by Price Per Unit/Unit Price. And any other macros you want."
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
: "Is this 5 day ULPPL Workout plan good? Please point out negatives if any."
22 posts
#5
Cutting
: "Cutting"
22 posts
#6
Muscle
: "Someone explain it to me. So if Muscle most optimally grows at a small calorie surplus (100-200, won’t really make you gain fat), then why do already lean people do 10k steps + cardio if their main goal at that point is to gain Muscle?"
22 posts
#7
Calories
: "QUESTION: how many Calories should i be eating daily for an aggressive cut?"
21 posts
#8
Bulking
: "Props to those who like Bulking"
18 posts
#9
Protein
: "Good sources of Protein vs sources of good Protein"
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
: "Why is belly fat after 30 so much harder to lose?"
74 posts
#2
LG Progress Report
: "Your go‑to high‑protein meals that don’t feel like, gym bro food?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/leangains
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+13k members(4.4%)
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Last updated: June 30, 2026