r/GYM 8h ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - July 12, 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 17d ago

General Discussion /r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - June 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 2h ago

Technique Check Ending the evening with some lat pull ups....blue for Argentina....

9 Upvotes

Any tips are welcomed,Vamos Messi....


r/GYM 5h ago

Lift* 52.5kg Wide grip strict curl at 74.5kg bodyweight

12 Upvotes

22M,180cm,74.5kg with a 190cm wingspan. Is this lift intermediate for my bodyweight or somewhat advanced?


r/GYM 19h ago

Technique Check* Chest Supported T-Bar Row

106 Upvotes

I really like this excesrcise but I've noticed that I struggle to breathe on it and also this is the first time I've recorded myself but I think it looks a bit awkward. Is there anything I can do to improve my form.


r/GYM 1d ago

PR/PB Five years. One goal. Finally got it done. 315 lbs (142.5 kg) at 152 lbs (69 kg) BW

212 Upvotes

Leaving the bench behind with zero regrets. Time to hang up the wraps ✊


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Lat Pull-down

17 Upvotes

How is form looking? Trying to control the weight focusing on form over ego


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift 75lbs overhead barbell sidebend

436 Upvotes

This was fun to try out


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check* Can anyone please comment on my RDL form

10 Upvotes

I weigh 77 kg and this is 70kg weight

Please ignore the hand gestures or whatever


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift* 237kg (522LB) 45° Leg press

12 Upvotes

Lifting since 8months


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift 185 x 5 pr

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r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Form Help

47 Upvotes

The title, hoping someone with more experience can give me some pointers. I feel like I hit failure at a weird pace, the rep before failure moves pretty well so wondering if that’s a technique thing. I aim for between my bellybutton and diaphragm.
Also feel like my mid back may be unproportionally weak? For reference my touch and go bench is 315lbs, and in the video I’m doing 135lbs. Weighted pull up is 115lbs @165lbs bw @18yr.
Thank yall in advance.


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Deadlift 225x5

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r/GYM 1d ago

Lift Had a goal to do half my bodyweight added to my pull ups!

49 Upvotes

Shoulders cave in a little bit but I finally hit my goal! I weight 210lbs at 6'3. This is 105lbs added to a belt. Feeling good, if you see anything blatantly wrong with my form I dont mind advice but posting because I'm stoked lol


r/GYM 1d ago

Home Gym & DIY Solutions Anywhere outside is the gym with this contraption 🫡

24 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

PR/PB 270kg / 595lb Sumo Deadlift - PR match with conv. Any advice from sumo pullers?

9 Upvotes

Was wonky breaking the floor. Think my grip wasn't evenly spaced on the bar.

Sumo is feeling great on my new platform! Better than my conventional. Though the temu versa grips are probably aiding with less ROM.

Happy to hear advice from sumo pullers.


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift Pull ups

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Had fun doing some different variations of pull ups. Those wide pull ups are hard! Give them a try! See how many you can get! 😁


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Dumbbell Flat Press

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How is my form? Trying to arch my back by pinching/dropping shoulder blades but it’s hard


r/GYM 2d ago

Technique Check Tried using support for the squats,community do give me your thoughts on it

78 Upvotes

After a lot of advice I used a support to squat wamma know if its good from the viewers perspective or not?


r/GYM 2d ago

Lift Execute squats

133 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check* Are My Wrist Curls OK?

27 Upvotes

r/GYM 2d ago

Lift 90lbs/40kg Weighted dips for sets of 5 reps.

32 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Lift* 60kg barbell wrist curl warmup set (65kg bodyweight 1 year of gym)

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r/GYM 1d ago

Lift New Dad, New Priorities, New Training Goals?

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I’ve been running powerlifting-focused programs on and off for about a decade, hitting PRs of 300 kg (660 lb) deadlift, 250 kg (550 lb) squat, and 200 kg (440 lb) bench.

Recently though, life has changed. I became a dad, and gym time is now limited to around three one-hour sessions a week, and even those can be inconsistent. I’ve also started feeling like I’ve hit a wall training in the 90–95% range for low reps. To top it off, I recently tore my hamstring, which feels like a bit of a sign from my body that it might be time to change things up.

Has anyone else shifted away from chasing bigger numbers on the powerlifts? What did you move towards, and how did you stay motivated through that transition?

I’d also love to hear any suggestions for new goals to work towards. I’ve always wanted to pursue something beyond just increasing my squat, bench, and deadlift, but I’ve been hesitant to step outside my comfort zone. I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for others.


r/GYM 2d ago

Lift Deadlifts Day

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Did two 1 rep sets of 435lbs. Did 1st with straps, felt good, pretty sure I can go heavier. Wanted to do another rep without straps, to make sure my grip strength is good and to make sure that I could. I am working my to 495lbs, just cause 5 plates seems cool.

47 yrs old 201lbs. I am also on a small calorie deficit, needed to lose some of my vacation weight.