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 routine, squat, deadlift, struggling, 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
Pain & Anger
: "Honestly annoyed I even have to make this post.... pls read the caption 🙏"
2 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How’s my technique and did I go low enough?"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I’m sure this has been asked before but what’s the best protein powder for building muscle?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/strength_training
#1
Routine
13 posts
#2
Squat
: "295lb smith Squats"
9 posts
#3
Deadlift
8 posts
#4
Struggling
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
: "Honestly annoyed I even have to make this post.... pls read the caption 🙏"
78 posts
#2
Form Check
: "How's my form? Told I squat too deep :("
40 posts
#3
PR/PB
: "210 lb front squat"
38 posts
#4
Long Form Review of A Program I Ran
: "Beginner here !"
3 posts
#5
Weekly Thread
: "/r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- August 01, 2026"
1 post
Member Growth in r/strength_training
Yearly
+32k members(0.6%)
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Last updated: August 5, 2026