r/strength_training is a subreddit with 5.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses deadlift, squat, pr, bench, and pr, 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
Pain & Anger
: "Squat PR: 600x3"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "OHP 225x2 at 250 bw. Any criticism welcome, constructive or otherwise"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/strength_training
#1
Deadlift
: "3 Plate Deadlift FINALLY!"
94 posts
#2
Squat
: "375 lbs/170 kg | Squat ATPR"
87 posts
#3
Pr
: "Pr - 315 on back squat"
59 posts
#4
Bench
: "80kg Bench press @53kg bodyweight! 2.5 weeks out from comp"
41 posts
#5
Pr
: "Pr today with 200 x3! How’s the form though?"
39 posts
#6
Bodyweight
: "80kg bench press @53kg Bodyweight! 2.5 weeks out from comp"
36 posts
#7
Weight
: "80kg bench double @53kg bodyWeight! Hoping for 85kg in comp for June!"
29 posts
#8
Form
: "Do I need better Form to get to six plates while staying at 160 lb body weight?"
15 posts
#9
Routine
13 posts
#10
Form Check
13 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
: "Building more strength on the Back with the tricep rope attachment to eliminate the arms from giving out first"
111 posts
#2
PR/PB
: "465lbs at 170lbs...the road to 495!"
86 posts
#3
Form Check
: "PR today with 200 x3! How’s the form though?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/strength_training
Yearly
+17k members(0.3%)
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Last updated: June 17, 2026