r/leangains is a subreddit with 308k members. The community frequently discusses struggling, cut, lean, workout, and cutting, and they frequently recommend/review creatine, workout app, and peanut butter, and the most common flair used is lg question / help and lg progress report.
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 Topics in r/leangains
#1
Struggling
36 posts
#2
Cut
26 posts
#3
Lean
24 posts
#4
Workout
22 posts
#5
Cutting
22 posts
#6
Muscle
22 posts
#7
Calories
21 posts
#8
Bulking
18 posts
#9
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
: "Cut way too hard (126 lbs at 5’7.5). Crashed my hormones, thyroid, and fats (15g). Dealing with extreme food noise and fear of reverse dieting. Need advice/reality check."
28 posts
#2
LG Progress Report
: "Rate my 2.5 month lean bulk"
1 post
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+14k members(4.7%)
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Last updated: November 8, 2026