r/strength_training is a subreddit with 5.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses routine, deadlift, squat, bench, and struggling, 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
: "How to overcome plateau on military press? Was progressing nicely with a 4x4 scheme but have been stuck on 135lbs for 1-3 reps for many months now. It’s not diet sleep or stress."
2 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Deadlift form check and help"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/strength_training
#1
Routine
13 posts
#2
Deadlift
: "Deadlift 470 lbs (213kg) x 8"
12 posts
#3
Squat
: "500 x 12 on Squats after church."
12 posts
#4
Bench
: "Bench: 403 Larsen for 8"
8 posts
#5
Struggling
7 posts
#6
Looking For Program
5 posts
#7
Form Check
5 posts
#8
Pr
4 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
: "500 x 12 on squats after church."
41 posts
#2
PR/PB
: "Weighted dips | +45 lbs x 8"
19 posts
#3
Form Check
: "A decent form paused 315"
18 posts
#4
Long Form Review of A Program I Ran
: "Russian Squat Program review and future inquiry"
3 posts
#5
Weekly Thread
: "/r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- August 29, 2026"
1 post
Member Growth in r/strength_training
Yearly
+41k members(0.8%)
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Last updated: August 29, 2026