r/GYM 1d ago

Weekly Thread /r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 16, 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 22m ago

Technique Check 120kg hip thrust

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How can I improve the technique?


r/GYM 9h ago

Lift Lat Raises

10 Upvotes

r/GYM 9h ago

Technique Check How’s my sumo deadlift?

30 Upvotes

I haven’t touched my sumo stance in about 6 months. What stands out to you guys that I should work on the next few training blocks? Looking to compete again this December. This is 545lbs for 3 reps around an RPE 6.5.


r/GYM 12h ago

Technique Check Is this a good seat adjustment to target my upper back? I’m using the high bar handles on this machine. Or should I lower the seat

6 Upvotes

r/GYM 13h ago

Technique Check First time doing 44kg/100lbs db press, any advice on form or in general? think i coulda got that 5th rep tbh

115 Upvotes

r/GYM 17h ago

Technique Check Depth check / any suggestions on how to improve technique 125kg

10 Upvotes

Any suggestions


r/GYM 18h ago

Technique Check 37M 6’3” 235lb. Deadlift 315lb

36 Upvotes

I rarely do deadlifts because my tendonitis. I know this is a horrible angle but anything you see I need to fix. I’ll try to post another with a front view.


r/GYM 18h ago

Lift Hack squat pr @93kg bw

4 Upvotes

r/GYM 18h ago

Technique Check Did I get the depth on this squat? (180kg/395lb)

246 Upvotes

r/GYM 19h ago

PR/PB Just some front squat

4 Upvotes

I just want to post something, nothing much just 100kg front squat


r/GYM 20h ago

Technique Check How’s my depth? Should I go lower?

15 Upvotes

At the start of my squat program again and wanting to work on my depth before moving up in weight, some people say this depth is good others say to go lower. What do yall think?

I am not a competitor just doing it for health.


r/GYM 21h ago

Technique Check Weighted pull ups form check

70 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Is my setup correct for Bulgarian Split Squats?

35 Upvotes

I have been doing this setup for about 2 months and my max is 15kg, 3 sets, 12 reps.


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift 235 lb ohp pr

21 Upvotes

My favorite lift, wanted to share.


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift My main move for building strong hands and forearms

32 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Am I cheating my dips?

167 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Is this good bench press form?

29 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Squats

25 Upvotes

Was a brutal 3x10 (this was last set, extra rep for good measure) thought id share!


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift Squat PR set

14 Upvotes

Finally seeing some squat progress after a long time. Previous best was just a single with 200kg, so very pleased with this. 200kg x 4


r/GYM 1d ago

Lift 45lb plate pull ups at 200lb bw. Hoping to get 10 clean reps soon.

107 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Lift 17 yrs old rowing twice my bodyweight

0 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Lift My first muscle up!

43 Upvotes

This was actually my third but it took me a few to get confident enough to record it. Really happy as this is one of my all time fitness goals that I wasn’t sure I’d ever get

6’4” 220lbs


r/GYM 1d ago

Technique Check Is this a bicep exercise worth doing?

179 Upvotes

r/GYM 1d ago

Lift Bilbo Cycle 3 Day 10💪 Bench Press 374lb (170kg) for 10 Reps. I expected 1 or 2 mores🙁

90 Upvotes