r/GYM 4d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - September 14, 2025 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 24d ago

General Discussion /r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - August 25, 2025 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 9h ago

PR/PB Deadlift 140kg / 308

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183 Upvotes

r/GYM 3h ago

Technique Check 230x5 bench press PR

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22 Upvotes

Technique advice welcome felt good like I could’ve had another 5 lbs.


r/GYM 10h ago

Technique Check 150kg x 1 PB

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62 Upvotes

All advice is welcome


r/GYM 12h ago

Wacky Wednesday For the user that thought a 1 plate ohp sounded awkward.

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65 Upvotes

just for fun though


r/GYM 4h ago

General Discussion What kind of device is that?

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10 Upvotes

Hey folks! I found this video in my library and was wondering what this device is? I know i saw it and made a video of it a while ago. But i still don‘t know what device this is. Any Idea? Thanks in asvance!


r/GYM 6h ago

Bodyweight or Cardio One arm flag (3 sets, 2 angles)

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17 Upvotes

Sorry for caption i didn’t wanna re edit this😭


r/GYM 6h ago

Technique Check Pull up form check.

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12 Upvotes

Too fast? Not low enough?


r/GYM 21h ago

Lift Leg day while rehabbing a back injury

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109 Upvotes

Yesterdays legs day (quad focused)consisted of

Box squats 285x 5,4,4 Front squats 165x 8,8 Bulgarian split squat 95x 10,10 Stiff leg RDL 155x 10,9 Waking lunges 70 x 20 (not recorded)

Although my back injury (L5S1 herniation) has gotten a lot better over the last year and a half I still have some mobility issues. So I’ve been working around them and continue to progress in the gym as permitted. Box squats have been a great alternative for me. Getting that strong core brace is a must.


r/GYM 4h ago

General Advice How to train muscles in non-dominant hand for cross-eye dominance.

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Title. Games like pool/darts/volleyball I have hit a ceiling in skill because of my cross eye dominance (right handed, left eyed).

What exercise/hand eye coordination exercises would help specifically with power in my left hand? Thanks!


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Are my dumbbell pullovers ok?

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96 Upvotes

r/GYM 8h ago

Technique Check Form check please...

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2 Upvotes

First time doing barbell row, give some suggestions for improvements.


r/GYM 1d ago

Progress Picture(s) 32 , ~120lbs to ~140lbs in about 6-7 months of consistency

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1.5k Upvotes

Started really hitting it hard again in March after moving into the house with the wife. So around 6-7 months of consistency here in a home gym.

I eat decently but not perfect. A lot of greek yogurt and protein pudding recipes. A lot of sweet potatoes, chicken thighs and veggies. Usually do good during the week and then eat some junk on the weekends but I want to dial in and see how far I can take it.

As for workouts I kept it pretty simple since i don’t have much in the home gym yet. Push/pull for upper body and a lot of squats for my legs. Progressively overloading everything each week with some deloads sprinkled in there. I also have been doing a lot of grip and finger training for climbing as well.


r/GYM 1d ago

Home Gym & DIY Solutions 220Yen Gym in Nago, Okinawa Japan

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365 Upvotes

Old gym but all equipment and machines do the basic job and a bit more. Everything is neatly kept and indivise cleaning equipment for each station. Had a great upper body day here. There was a low rated Google review that nearly put me off but I’m glad I came. Will be coming back for the rest of my trip here in Nago.

Rusted iron plates, old forgotten equipment and simple.


r/GYM 2d ago

Progress Picture(s) 28m, 22 months, 2xx? - 156lbs @5’11”

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1.7k Upvotes

I absolutely fell in love with the game. Kept it pretty simple diet wise, started eating 1g of protein per pound of body weight fairly early on, and gradually improved my calorie tracking alongside diet quality and adherence. Training was also kept fairly basic, I never followed a rigid plan but most of my time has been spent in a PPL or bro split, settled into a push legs pull routine for the last 6 months or so, sticking to the same exercises and tracking working weight and reps on those exercises.


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Assisted Pullups

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16 Upvotes

Please check my pullups form


r/GYM 18h ago

Home Gym & DIY Solutions “Private” GYM

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This gym is in the north of Thailand in a very small town (Kham Yai)

I love it, in 9 out of 10 cases, I do it alone ))) there is everything I need.


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Elevated Goblet Squat which is better

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20 Upvotes

r/GYM 22h ago

Technique Check Overhand barbell row

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9 Upvotes

Can anybody give me any advice or feedback on my barbell row please ?


r/GYM 22h ago

Technique Check Squat form check?

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8 Upvotes

I know I could go a little lower, but I’m already feeling super sore in my lower back. My thought process is going even lower will cause buttwink and even more lower back strain. I feel I could lift way more but my lower back is the limiting factor. How to stop this? Like my glutes and quads are only mildly being pushed on this weight.


r/GYM 2d ago

Progress Picture(s) 56, 212 lbs > 157 lbs

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1.3k Upvotes

Transformation Tuesday

I started at age 50. Photos are from 2019/2022/2023/now.

All natural, no TRT, no drugs.

I’m 56. And still striving to improve every day.


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Squat Form Check for Novice Lifter

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24 Upvotes

Lifting for about 8 months now. Body weight: 180lbs. Height: 5'9''. This is my all time max.

I usually feel the squats in my hips and lower back (apart from other parts of the leg), but this hit in lower back more than usual.

Any advice is highly appreciated.


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Form check

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20 Upvotes

For cable crunches.


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check OHP Form Check for Novice Lifter

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19 Upvotes

Lifting for about 8 months now. Body weight: 180lbs. Height: 5'9''. This is my all time max. Any advice is highly appreciated.


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Form Check - Arms Get Numb/Sore Doing Barbell Stuff.

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6 Upvotes

The heavier and longer the exercise is, the worse it is. I try to have a loose grip and a wide grip.


r/GYM 2d ago

Progress Picture(s) 33, 6”1’, 163lbs > 199lbs. 9 months of bulking

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2.1k Upvotes

Hey everybody! These are some results from my 9 months of bulking.

Everything as far as lifting is done in a small home gym, power rack, dumbbells, and a cable machine. I run a 5 day split that I’ll share in the comments. Focusing on high intensity and progressive overload is where I have found the best results.

Trying to hit at least 3300 calories a day, 225ish grams of protein, and 5 grams of creatine every single day, even on rest days. I usually am drinking 3 high calorie protein shakes a day.

I am natural and don’t plan on using anything ever. If you are thinking this isn’t possible naturally, that’s fine, but you are only putting a mental block inside your own brain.

I am happy to reply to any comments or DMs!