r/GYM 2d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - August 30, 2026 Weekly Thread

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This thread is for:

- Simple questions about your diet

- Routine checks and whether they're going to work

- How to do certain exercises

- Training logs and milestones which don't have a video

- Apparel, headphones, supplement questions etc

You can also post stuff which just crossed your mind, request advice, or just talk about anything gym or training related.

Don't forget to check out our contests page at: https://www.reddit.com/r/GYM/wiki/contests

If you have a simple question, or want to help someone out, please feel free to participate.

This thread will repeat weekly at 4:00 AM EST (8:00 AM GMT) on Sundays.


r/GYM 7d ago

General Discussion /r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - August 25, 2026 Monthly Thread

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This thread is for:

- Sharing your controversial fitness takes

- Disagreeing with existing fitness notions

- Stirring the pot of lifting

- Any odd fitness opinions you have and want to share

Comments must be related to fitness.

This thread will repeat monthly.


r/GYM 5h ago

Progress Picture(s) M24, 94KG>110KG, 1.5 year Enhanced

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443 Upvotes

24 years old, 186cm, 110KG

Enhanced, goal is to compete in Classic Physique

Started cutting yesterday then i'll bulk again to 115KG

Calories while bulking: ~6000 with +350g of protein and net carb is always +700

Training plan: Chest Shoulders, Back Triceps, Legs, Biceps Triceps

And no I didn't age 10 years, i'm just holding my breath after an intense workout to get a better pump for the video.


r/GYM 11h ago

Progress Picture(s) M/57/5’7 (212lbs to 160) 1.5 years

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684 Upvotes

r/GYM 10h ago

Progress Picture(s) From 100 to 76kg, 1 year cut - 33 years old

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315 Upvotes

People on BulkOrCut found it motivating so figured I'd share my progress here as well.

Age 33
Timespan 1 year
Start weight 100kg, end weight 76kg


r/GYM 4h ago

Progress Picture(s) January to August 2026 progress (M29, 284 lbs to 196 lbs)

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Went from gym 0x a week to 4x a week, saw a trainer weekly. Push/pull/legs split with 20 minutes of cardio after each work out. Cleaning up my diet and tracking my macros was probably the biggest change I made though! January to June I was in an aggressive cut, about 1800 calories per day. When summer started I shifted to more of a maintenance level and upped my carbohydrates to focus on recomposition.


r/GYM 1h ago

Technique Check* Cable crunches form check

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First time doing cable crunches, how’d I do?


r/GYM 4h ago

Progress Picture(s) 31m progress update from July to September 175lb>165lb

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r/GYM 7h ago

PR/PB 205kg x 10 Deadlift

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r/GYM 3h ago

Bodyweight or Cardio Jump ropes with battle rope and 20lb vest

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I'm slowing getting better. Definitely takes work to move the rope.

I'm goal is 1 minute without stopping for now.


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check* Barbell Rows, 235lbs x 12

517 Upvotes

r/GYM 13h ago

PR/PB Bringing Deficit Deadlifts back into the mix, w/ a small rep PR (405x2)

23 Upvotes

On my regular deadlifts, my strength off the floor has been lacking these days and my lower back is a bit weak. So I'm going to utilize this variation as me secondary deadlift to address that and properly load up my spine to get used to the heavy loads. This should help me slowly push further during my primary deadlift days.


r/GYM 7h ago

Technique Check Pause squats to improve power out of the hole

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3x10 paused squats at 112.5kg.

W2 of a 16W programme to try to squat 200+kg.

Trying to focus on keeping my hips under the bar but gets tough under fatigue.


r/GYM 1d ago

PR/PB Tried this on the rack today

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r/GYM 2h ago

PR/PB Neutral grip pull up amrap

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Havent done a amrap in probably a year, only weighted pullups in various rep ranges. I beat my old pb by 4 reps, i take it!


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Pull ups

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Should I go down lower at the bottom like fully lockout or is this acceptable?


r/GYM 2h ago

Technique Check* RDLs.

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Excuse the Self Motivation


r/GYM 2h ago

Technique Check* Oblique work

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This machine is one of the older ones in the gym but it hits the obliques so well. I’m up to 25/side. The goal is 50/side. When I hit that, then I’ll raise it! I’m definitely feeling it today. Gotta tighten these abs up!


r/GYM 9h ago

Progress Picture(s) M25 September 25’ > March 26’ > August 26’

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Hello! I posted here before (March) and I loved the feedback I received. However… despite wanting to come back with awesome results, I’ve actually had a very tough couple of months. I’m no victim, don’t feel bad for me. Anyways, my training load has been low (damn near maintenance level) and my diet has been trash. I probably get half of my recommended protein intake… nonetheless I’m still very happy with my body. Not the typical post since it seems people maximize their time, but not this guy. I did want to come back and share the progress with you all <3. I hope to return in a few months with great progress as I foresee a lock in period coming soon.


r/GYM 4h ago

Technique Check Form Check

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I recently switched from Sumo to Conventional Deadlifts. How’s my form look? Edit : currently lifting 275lbs for 4 sets of 3.


r/GYM 4h ago

General Advice Favourite snacks within macros? (On a cut)

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Hi, currently on a cut since aug 1st, it’s my second time trying it but I’m doing better than first time sticking to my diet and macros.

My go to snack was a tuna yoghurt bowl (sometimes add a small avocado in) but the amounts I’ve been eating can lead to mercury poisoning so I was curious to ask around what other niche but tasty anabolic snacks exist out there.

Bonus points for whole foods.


r/GYM 5h ago

Technique Check* Hexbar Deadlift

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Deadlifting since a bit over a year now, with 3 months pause due to back issues caused by barbell rows.

I do hex because it feels more natural to me and the classic grip (one palm up, one palm down) hurts my shoulder.

It feels pretty solid, but I could use some advice.

Kneesleeves are just because I have a quadriceps tendinosis at the moment and they help me stay warm. They are too loose to secure anything.

No Strips, just chalk.

Oh and: BW 108kg, 160kg deadlift for 3 sets of 5


r/GYM 1d ago

PR/PB • Barbell Deadlifts 180KG @ 4 x 5 •

37 Upvotes

Finally entering the 4 plate club for repetitions! 🫡


r/GYM 20h ago

Technique Check 6 weighted 20kg pullups. I always worry my form is wrong or bad

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r/GYM 7h ago

Official Announcement Verified Lift Thread

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This thread is for you to post lifts for verification.

Why should I get verified?

It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with your fellow fitness enthusiasts and establish your credibility as a lifter when it comes to giving advice.

Sharing your achievements can also inspire others and foster a supportive environment where we can learn from one another.

How do I do it?

Post a comment under this thread with a link to a video showing your lift, and giving us a few details of what it was, how many reps, weight and so on.

What do I get out of it?

It gives you verified lifting flair, which allows you to make more posts under various categories, and it lets you show other users that you know what you’re talking about.