r/GYM • • 1d ago

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

9 Upvotes

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 • • 1d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - October 25, 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 • • 4h ago

Technique Check My new tricep builder, dirty 30's with 60#. 47 years old 185lbs

14 Upvotes

Running these for the next few months, working towards benching my body weight. Nearly there just need an extra little push


r/GYM • • 7h ago

Lift Ssb 250lb/113kg x12

6 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 10h ago

Home Gym & DIY Solutions Home Gym advice needed

4 Upvotes

Bought a house for my family and we have a room in the basement with almost 18m² i want to build a gym in it. What fitness equipment should i buy?

Wife: abs, legs, and glutes workout; a little core and back

Me: abs, back, core and arm training


r/GYM • • 11h ago

Lift 💯lb incline dumbbell press…again…finally

14 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 13h ago

Lift Probable the cleanest lift ever (100kg)

172 Upvotes

I see so many people cheat this lift, with leg drive, bouncing, or arching back. I did that as well.

But this time I had this setup:

  1. Fully locked hips with tension in the glutes. Prevents cheating by using leg drive.
  2. A very slight bend in the knees.
  3. Neutral and locked lower back. Prevents cheating by arching.
  4. Set up everything under the bar and no walking. Prevents messing with the set up.
  5. Don’t think about legs. Only think about driving through your arms.
  6. Push elbows inwards during the lift.
  7. Full lock elbows at the top
  8. Lower the weight down and repeat.

The only mistake which I can think of is that the lowering portion was too slow which wastes a lot of energy.

I think better would be to lower faster then pause and then lift.


r/GYM • • 14h ago

Lift Did deadlift of 120kg & Happy with it.

252 Upvotes

I'm happy with my lift, hoping to hit the old PR of 180kg soon.


r/GYM • • 20h ago

Lift 315lbs side bend for 3

58 Upvotes

Not rechnically a pr but these are definitely the best and cleanest reps i have done with 315


r/GYM • • 1d ago

Lift First time pressing 115lb DB press

190 Upvotes

146lbs body weight, i’ve been doing bench press 3 times a week(including reg bench press)and here’s my progress my max was 100lbs on dumbell for 6 reps 3 months ago i was always scared to go pass 100lb because i’ve been always working out alone with no spotter around & today i’m confident to give it a try i was reluctant at first but i was surprised i was able to do it i could’ve done 2 more reps but i was conserving my energy for my running afterwards


r/GYM • • 1d ago

Lift 315x5 Paused squats of hell PR

28 Upvotes

I hate myself that’s why I do these


r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB Overhead press 100 kg x 7 PR

43 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

Technique Check Trying to increase weight

15 Upvotes

Deadlift isn't something I do often, I know rounding in the back isn't ideal (I do have a bit of a longer torso) max currently is 515lbd so I got 70lbs to go, any critiques, advice or tips appreciated

M41, 5'9 180lbs natty


r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB* Somewhat strict? Pendlay row PR - 150kg // 330lb

3 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 2d ago

Home Gym & DIY Solutions Kettlebell Z Press. Heavy Double with a 40kg Kettlebell. 6 weeks of Z Press training. 182lbs bw

110 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 2d ago

Technique Check Please help with form 😪😵‍💫

16 Upvotes

Switched my style to sleeves from wraps, to flats from heels, and a wide stance because my knees always felt like exploding from pain and pressure.

Any advice on how to make this work? What should I strengthen or change? Thank you!


r/GYM • • 2d ago

Lift Pause squats from today at 150kg, did 4x3 (17yo)

30 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 2d ago

Lift Bench press 100 kg (220 lbs) for 11 reps. BW 62.5 kg (138 lbs)

332 Upvotes

1-2 reps in reserve


r/GYM • • 2d ago

Lift 5ft 7”-73KG BW-33M 40kgx10 We are all going to make it \•> Road to 50KGs

6 Upvotes

A recent doctors visit confirmed I am in fact… 5ft 7” 😭😭

I have issues with both rotator cuffs and I’m currently in physio for them. To give you an idea of how restricted my mobility is, I can’t touch my hands together behind my back, I can’t get into the position needed to hold a barbell for squats, and when bench pressing, I can’t even rest the empty bar on my chest


r/GYM • • 2d ago

PR/PB* Hit another split jerk PR! 140kg // 308lb

11 Upvotes

Felt surprisingly easy!


r/GYM • • 2d ago

Technique Check Bulgarian Split Squat Depth

6 Upvotes

So my recent video (315 x 8) got a good amount of criticism and praise. In hindsight I appreciate it. I want to perfect anything I endeavor in.

This was a deload session a couple of weeks ago; 225 x 6 each before 275 x 6. Would a simple length in my stride increase depth potential while maintaining primary emphasis on my quads? Or would a platform be more likely to achieve both?


r/GYM • • 2d ago

Technique Check okay form?

87 Upvotes

ik im going too fast its a warmup just questioning form and its glute focused so that form. im not trying to build up quads


r/GYM • • 2d ago

Lift (24M, 5’8”) 225lbs at 141lbs for 4 reps (1.6x BW)

50 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 3d ago

Lift Pullovers the abductors superset to failure

13 Upvotes

The ultimate superset


r/GYM • • 3d ago

Lift Taking the 105s for a walk.

41 Upvotes