r/workout is a subreddit with 628k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses workout, routine, gym, strength, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review protein powder, protein, and workout app.
All are welcome to discuss working out in all its various aspects; discuss routines, nutrition, ask for help or support, and share your success with others! Please be kind to all.
Popular Themes in r/workout
#1
Advice Requests
: "Does NOT warming up at the gym before starting your workout increase your chance of getting injured significantly? If yes, how to warm up?"
16 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "I need some help making a workout plan"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Getting shredded was not worth the consequences."
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I built a strength training app because I hate typing every set — what do you think?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/workout
#1
Workout
29 posts
#2
Routine
13 posts
#3
Gym
13 posts
#4
Strength
8 posts
#5
Struggling
7 posts
#6
Equipment
5 posts
#7
App
5 posts
#8
Training
5 posts
#9
Bulking
: "Bulking on <2,500 calories as a 6'2 guy. Am I an anomaly or is it normal?"
5 posts
#10
Weight Loss
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/workout
Protein Powder
282 reviews
#1
Dymatize
4.7★ from 31 reviews
#2
Optimum Nutrition
4.3★ from 28 reviews
#3
Isopure
4.3★ from 12 reviews
Protein
168 reviews
#1
Optimum Nutrition
4.7★ from 13 reviews
#2
Dymatize
4.8★ from 13 reviews
#3
Myprotein
4.1★ from 7 reviews
Workout App
90 reviews
#1
BoostCamp
4.0★ from 7 reviews
#2
FitBod
4.3★ from 6 reviews
#3
Strong
3.6★ from 5 reviews
Flair Used in r/workout
#1
Simple Questions
: "What kind of behavior can’t you stand at the gym?"
51 posts
#2
Exercise Help
: "Advanced Guide to Working Out to Build Muscle"
23 posts
#3
How to start
: "I'm starting my fitness journey at 280lbs. What's the one thing I shouldn't skip?"
13 posts
#4
Nutrition Help
: "Getting shredded was not worth the consequences."
12 posts
#5
Review my program
: "I can’t tell if this is a good workout or if I’m doing too much"
8 posts
#6
Other
: "Y’all I Regret Skipping Leg Day - Sincerely, Someone Who Only Does Upper Body"
5 posts
#7
Motivation
: "Gyming is Only Part of Healing Your Mental Health"
5 posts
#8
Progress Report
: "I didn't realize how managing fatigue is so essential to working out consistently"
4 posts
#9
Aches and pains
: "Injured low back during leg press"
3 posts
#10
Equipment
: "Just starting using bands after 10 years of lifting and it feels amazing, have you guys tried or have you had similar experiences. Thanks"
2 posts
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Last updated: September 1, 2026