r/strength_training is a subreddit with 5.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses routine, deadlift, struggling, squat, and looking for program, and they frequently recommend/review knee sleeves.
Discussion of all topics related to strength training: Bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, strongman, kettlebells, bodyweight training.
Popular Themes in r/strength_training
#1
Advice Requests
: "Rate My Program: 4-Day Split (Alex Leonidas-Inspired High Intensity). Capped at 2 sets, but taking 2 hours. How to improve?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/strength_training
#1
Routine
12 posts
#2
Deadlift
8 posts
#3
Struggling
7 posts
#4
Squat
7 posts
#5
Looking For Program
5 posts
#6
Form Check
5 posts
#7
Pr
4 posts
#8
Bench
3 posts
#9
Pre Workout
2 posts
#10
Trainer
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/strength_training
Knee Sleeves
1 review
#1
IMO
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/strength_training
#1
Lift
: "500lb beltless squat @185lbs"
45 posts
#2
PR/PB
: "Found my EXACT max"
26 posts
#3
Form Check
: "Barbell face pulls"
16 posts
#4
Mod Approved Quality Post
: "Why you should fail - A mindset"
1 post
#5
Long Form Review of A Program I Ran
: "Rate My Program: 4-Day Split (Alex Leonidas-Inspired High Intensity). Capped at 2 sets, but taking 2 hours. How to improve?"
1 post
#6
Weekly Thread
: "/r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- September 12, 2026"
1 post
Member Growth in r/strength_training
Yearly
+48k members(1.0%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026