r/strength_training is a subreddit with 5.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses squat, deadlift, bench, weight, and reps, 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
: "Feedback for Dad's Birthday"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/strength_training
#1
Squat
: "510lb Squat PB at 170 lbs"
25 posts
#2
Deadlift
: "Week 42 of Deadlifting for the Satisfaction of Reddit"
19 posts
#3
Bench
: "Bench Fail: 525 for 2. 192 BW, 5'7"
18 posts
#4
Weight
: "510lb squat PB at 170 lbs"
17 posts
#5
Reps
: "Bench PR - 195lb @ 165 BW"
13 posts
#6
Routine
12 posts
#7
Pr
: "Squat - 555lbs x1; When an overwarm single becomes a Pr"
12 posts
#8
Hate
8 posts
#9
Form
: "Form check - rebuilding bench from scratch"
8 posts
#10
Struggling
7 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
: "Week 42 of Deadlifting for the Satisfaction of Reddit"
37 posts
#2
Form Check
: "315 pause squat"
21 posts
#3
PR/PB
: "510lb squat PB at 170 lbs"
20 posts
#4
Weekly Thread
: "/r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- October 24, 2026"
1 post
Member Growth in r/strength_training
Yearly
+63k members(1.3%)
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Last updated: October 27, 2026