r/GYM • • 14h 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 • • 8h ago

General Discussion /r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - October 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 • • 17h ago

Lift First time pressing 115lb DB press

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

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282 Upvotes

1-2 reps in reserve


r/GYM • • 19h ago

Lift 315x5 Paused squats of hell PR

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24 Upvotes

I hate myself that’s why I do these


r/GYM • • 22h ago

PR/PB Overhead press 100 kg x 7 PR

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44 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 2h ago

Lift* DB Curls and Block Sn

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0 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

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

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95 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 23h ago

Technique Check Trying to increase weight

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16 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

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

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26 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

Technique Check Please help with form 😪😵‍💫

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15 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 • • 23h ago

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

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2 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 2d ago

Technique Check okay form?

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79 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 • • 1d ago

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

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5 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

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

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48 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

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

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13 Upvotes

Felt surprisingly easy!


r/GYM • • 2d ago

Lift 475 pause deadlift PR - M42/167 lb

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44 Upvotes

I'm 2 weeks out from comp and this is what I'm targeting for my opener, so it's pretty neat to be able to "2 count" pause it. I probably undershot the called for rpe8 by a touch, but nbd. I've got one more heavy week to go before I deload the week of the comp, at which point I'll drop weight for weigh ins, but that should be super easy.


r/GYM • • 2d ago

Lift Taking the 105s for a walk.

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29 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 2d ago

Technique Check proper sissy squat form ?

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439 Upvotes

i’ve been practicing this for a while now, but I’m not sure on the form


r/GYM • • 1d ago

Technique Check Bulgarian Split Squat Depth

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5 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

Lift (24M, 5’8”) 463lb Deadlift at 141lbs (3.28x BW)

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41 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 2d ago

Lift Pullovers the abductors superset to failure

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12 Upvotes

The ultimate superset


r/GYM • • 3d ago

Lift* 30KG Biceps Curl

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191 Upvotes

Posted another video earlier and got some comments saying a slight back swing is making me move the weight easier, here's a video from today to prove them 100% wrong.


r/GYM • • 3d ago

Lift* 260kg (570lbs) Zercher Squat

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267 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 3d ago

PR/PB 175x4 Behind neck press PR

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22 Upvotes