r/GYM 12h ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - April 06, 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 19d ago

/r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - March 18, 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 16h ago

Lift We hit 127.5 three days ago and we hit 130kg today @ 63kg BW

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922 Upvotes

r/GYM 3h ago

Lift 275x7 Incline Bench Press

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28 Upvotes

Yeehaw


r/GYM 7h ago

Technique Check Bench technique

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17 Upvotes

I’m interested in your thoughts around the bar path here.

I was testing my max yesterday and wondered if I’m moving the weight excessively backward towards my head on the way up. I want to get this down before trying to go any heavier.

Pointers / tips welcome!


r/GYM 20m ago

Lift Almost

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First attempt at a 500lb DL Couldn't lock it out but I'm real close I think M40 5'9 175lbs


r/GYM 19h ago

Lift 315lb Barbell Yates Row Inspired by Bodybuilder Dorian Yates

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68 Upvotes

I would love to work up to a 405lb row.


r/GYM 2h ago

Technique Check Deadlift form

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3 Upvotes

Hi swapped from rdl to deadlift recently, what can I work on?

Thanks


r/GYM 4h ago

Technique Check 26M 90kg

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1 Upvotes

Have had issues with squatting for over a year now. Constantly have had to strip weight off and go up again. Back to 90kgs. How is it looking now?


r/GYM 1d ago

PR/PB Hit my pr on Deadlift 565lbs (256 kg)

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155 Upvotes

r/GYM 17h ago

Technique Check tried a new exercise for lats and need tips

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15 Upvotes

I’m doing underhand barbell rows and for some reason I don’t feel a massive stretch nor that much of a massive contraction on my back. I do feel somewhat a pump and stuff but I feel like I’m doing it wrong, my balance first of all is a bit shit and idk how to fix it and it just feels akward whenever I bring the bar to my belly. And don’t worry even thought it looks I’m ego lifting this was my 3rd set of doing this exercise so I was fatigued already


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift Bench Press 485lb (220kg) Bilbo Method strength adaptation - Day 7

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135 Upvotes

Having completed three months of dedicated progression, which included a full three Bilbo cycles, and celebrating the achievement of 4 personal records, I am now in the final stages of the strength adaptation phase. Whether I will test myself with 245 kg on the bench press remains to be seen, but I can certainly confirm that my strength levels are still on an upward trajectory.


r/GYM 1d ago

General Discussion What are these?

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80 Upvotes

Saw these in the gym and was just wondering what they actually are? The only thing I can think of is that maybe they're supposed to be strongman logs but they're way too light for that


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift 31 F Bench 13 months of training 135 lbs

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r/GYM 23h ago

Lift No-Warmup Deadlift - 420lb x2

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9 Upvotes

Sometimes progress isn't pounds on the bar, but the confidence in which we are able to approach a lift.

I used to be diligent to excess about warming up, but with all the deadlifting I've been doing this year, I've gotten very comfortable hitting decently heavy (70+% max) cold.


r/GYM 1d ago

General Advice What machine is this, does it have a proper name, and are there videos of people using it so I can understand how it works?

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28 Upvotes

The person at the desk said it’s for squats, but I am still not able to picture how it’s used, and I’ve never seen anyone use it. Thanks.


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift I’m so grateful for the gym and what bodybuilding has done for me

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476 Upvotes

It has given me the ability to push myself even when i’m feeling my lowest.


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift 180/405x6

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41 Upvotes

Had more in the tank, but I'll take a PB 🙏🏻


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Tricep Pushdowns Technique form

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10 Upvotes

Hey everyone, just looking for some feedback on my tricep pushdown form. Want to make sure I’m doing it right. Video attached any tips or corrections are appreciated!


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift Motivation from the gym homie.

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8 Upvotes

Somtime you need a pep talk!


r/GYM 2d ago

Technique Check What muscles does this grip target the most? I feel like it just works my biceps?

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959 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Any tips on how I can improve on my rows

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55 Upvotes

I’ve only just started doing these plate loaded chest supported rows and enjoy doing it one arm at a time. Back feels really good after I’m done with these and I can feel them pain days after (in a good way). Any tips on how I can improve my form. TIA


r/GYM 1d ago

General Advice What is this equipment used for? I can't for the life of me figure it out!

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27 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

PR/PB Finally went for the 1000lbs club

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109 Upvotes

345lbs Squat 255lbs Bench 400lbs Deadlift

Ignore the woodworking clamps on the deadlift, ran out of room for real clamps on the bar


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Dl form check

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7 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

PR/PB 365 zercher

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6 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Form check: Squat: looking for feedback

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Hey everyone, just looking for some feedback on my squat form. Want to make sure I’m doing it right and not risking injury. Video attached—any tips or corrections are appreciated!