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r/leangains is a subreddit with 290k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size.
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
: "tips you wish you knew before you started getting lean"
50 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Recommendations for gym apps"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "DEXA scan results shocked me, and not in a good way"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/leangains
#1
Protein
: "Study finds a significant improvement in lean mass, and increased fat mass reduction on a calorie deficit with a Protein intake of 3g/kg bw vs 2.4g/kg bw , suggesting the conventional suggestion of 1g Protein per lb BW is insufficient when aiming to reduce fat mass"
19 posts
#2
Lean
: "Got Lean Without a Gym – What Actually Helped Me"
16 posts
#3
Muscle
: "Can I build Muscle while in a slight deficit?"
13 posts
#4
Cutting
: "Best practices for Cutting"
13 posts
#5
Workout
: "Sample Workout modified for injury "
12 posts
#6
Bulking
: "is Bulking without Protein Powder realistic?"
11 posts
#7
Cut
: "Should I keep going on my Cut til I get rid of stubborn lower belly fat or start lean bulking now?"
10 posts
#8
Progress
: "I’m going into a time of my life where for the next year I will have to work 13 to 14 hours a day 6 days a week. Is there any chance I can make small Progress in the gym or should I only be focusing on maintaining?"
10 posts
#9
Body Fat
: "Stuck at 20% Body Fat for years"
9 posts
#10
Lean Bulk
: "Interesting Lean Bulk Experience Thus Far"
8 posts
Member Growth in r/leangains
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+11k members(3.9%)
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