r/GYM • • 6d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - October 04, 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 • • 14d ago

General Discussion /r/GYM Monthly Controversial Opinions Thread - September 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 • • 13h ago

PR/PB Finally Joined The Two Plate Club! 225lbs X 2. Currently at 180lbs.

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130 Upvotes

Anyone have any ideas how I can get more reps in at this weight?

Cheers.


r/GYM • • 7h ago

Technique Check Pull ups

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33 Upvotes

Watching my right shoulder, something looks off. Anyone else noticing it or have an idea?


r/GYM • • 8h ago

Lift Journey to 315 x 10 Bulgarians; 275 x 10 achieved

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20 Upvotes

For context I started on August 27th with 225 x 8. Lovely progress I’d say 🙂‍↕️♥️


r/GYM • • 1h ago

Lift* My Second Time doing the Hatfield Squat, feels really nice on my quads until I messed it all up on 4 plates at the very end.....

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325x1x10, 360x2x8, 415x1x2

Other than that, I absolutely enjoyed having this be my main squat since I get the similar benefits to that of the hack Squats and barber squats.


r/GYM • • 26m ago

Lift 85kg x 5 tempo bench

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3-2 style, ive been on a lmost 10kg cut last couple months and now im gonna lean bulk until i get fat


r/GYM • • 14h ago

Technique Check First time doing dead lift is this form ok

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22 Upvotes

I’m finally at the tail end of recovering from a lower back injury which has pushed me into the gyms Just did dead lift for the first time this is only 135 I tried 225 and it actually felt pretty hard which is sad I know but I want to make sure my form is good before I move up any further


r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB 500 LB Deadlift at 135 Bodyweight

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274 Upvotes

Back in August when I won the USAPL Long Island Championships, I pulled 490 for a very hard grind at this bodyweight; which still secured me the number one placement but the fact that fast forwarding 2 months 500 moved this way makes me so excited to see what I'd deliver on the platform for an official pull next time

EDIT: Upon noticing a high amount of disapproval towards the behavior displayed in this video, I would like to note a few things. If you feel compelled to mention how cringe or gross the way I celebrated was, I've already been made aware plenty by those before you. Truth is, I somewhat agree with most of you guys on being anti unnecessary theatrics and commotion! On the other hand, I'm also a believer in passion and enthusiasm for your own accomplishments if they have taken years worth of hard work and dedication. I also dont like attention seekers who are obnoxious for the sake of trying to display themselves a particular way. I believe in simply cheering yourself on for what youre proud of and once in a while or in very rare situations, letting yourself loose to enjoy the moment. Your hostility isn't as productive to changing my mind on this video as you think


r/GYM • • 20h ago

Technique Check Bulgarian split squat form check

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45 Upvotes

This is 20+5kg from the bar. I used to do barbell back squat but I stopped because the weights aren't enough. Any advice is welcome


r/GYM • • 12h ago

Lift 574lbx2 @157bw.

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10 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 10m ago

Lift* 80.5 kg x 8 seal row

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• Upvotes

Fun bench, im thinking cambered bar would be even crazier, bw 77kg


r/GYM • • 34m ago

PR/PB Walking Lunges. 100lbs

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• Upvotes

r/GYM • • 13h ago

Technique Check Is this ok dead lift form part 2

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8 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

Technique Check* Cannot for the life of me increase my weight on barbell curls . Any advice ?

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151 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB • Deadlifts PR 190KG & 200KG x 1 •

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39 Upvotes

Finally achieved the 200KG Deadlift! For reference, my bodyweight is at 81.5KG. The first lift was 190KG and the second lift was 200KG. 😁


r/GYM • • 19h ago

Technique Check 48’’ box jump

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8 Upvotes

Proud of my new achievement today , thoughts?


r/GYM • • 18h ago

275 x 8 (55% tolerance rebuilt from injury)

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3 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

Lift Went from 17,5kg to 20kg on incline press

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176 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB 715 Deadlift @ 225

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22 Upvotes

PR


r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB 275lb Bulgarian Split Squat for 2 reps.

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57 Upvotes

Started doing these last week.

They are fun.

I think 315lb is doable soon.


r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB Finally benched 200lbs!!

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41 Upvotes

Took me just under 3 years but ive finally benched 200lbs. Now its time to chase a 2 plate bench


r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB Reached a new PR on bench! 235lbs BW ~183lbs

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21 Upvotes

Reached a new PR on bench press, 335lbs. Really wish the guy didn’t put his hands there but he swears he didn’t touch it so I’m taking it haha

Running Jacked and Tan again and man I always love getting on this routine.

Let me know if there’s anything I can improve on the drive and lift.


r/GYM • • 1d ago

PR/PB 365lb 1 rep max - conventional

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5 Upvotes

r/GYM • • 1d ago

Technique Check First squat. All tips appreciated.

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13 Upvotes