/r/GYM
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High bar AMRAP with 390lbs. Rep PB with 9 reps
13:31 UTC
Form check. Incline sit ups. (I always do no weight before adding 10kg/22Ibs to a 15 rep range on 3-4 sets.)
11:15 UTC
/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - February 02, 2025 Weekly Thread
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.
09:01 UTC
Hit a 75kg squat last night. Tips would be appreciated
08:37 UTC
Last of a 20 set chest day
This workout had me mentally and physically beat. Not normally a high volume/long workout kinda dude.
00:49 UTC
If I was better at counting, I might have had 10... 495lbs x 9reps (touch and go)
23:34 UTC
SSB good mornings 90kg 5x5
Favourite use of the SSB, and my favourite deadlift accessory.
22:30 UTC
170 KG for 8 (Rep PR on the 3rd Ascending set)
Been hitting some massive rep PRs lately. Did ascending 8s so the working sets were
150 x 8 160 x 8 170 x 8
I'm just working towards a decent pull by the end of year (maybe around 250 kg, current max is 230)
21:59 UTC
For people who are doing their own program or have made their own program. What exercises did it consist of and what was the end goal?
Thank you in advance.
18:34 UTC
455lbx3 Squat
I wanted to hit 4 but it wasn't there today 😕
18:12 UTC
Super squat machine worth doing for days when all the racks are taken? (215kg/470lb x3)
16:19 UTC
270kg/595lbs sumo deadlift
Hit the pr last week what do you think guys
14:18 UTC
Bench press technique: end of my second 2 cycle, Bench press progress and method: 352lb 160 kg 13 reps. so happy!!
14:32 UTC
Am I missing something with my dips?
When I’m doing them, they/I feel fine. There’s no pain. But when I watch the videos back I feel like something is off.
13:51 UTC
19m. 40kg x 8 dumbbell press. Extremely happy to be doing working sets of 40kg for the first time.
13:33 UTC
135 kg Squat AMRAP (7x) ➝ 150 kg PR Match
12:43 UTC
Can anyone tell me what these machines are called?
08:18 UTC
130kg 5x5 Deadlift at 73kg BW
Been making steady progress—added 20kg to my deadlift working sets this past month. Hit 130kg (5x5) at 73kg body weight today. Still a long way to go, but happy with the progress!
11:03 UTC
reverse row 200lbs x4
last may. switched to t bar row and hammer strength iso machine for 6 months. back on barbell rows and pullups now.
09:46 UTC
160KG/352lbs Bench PR (90/198BW)
Unfortunate buttlift, questionable downward movement, but a gym PR at the very least.
09:02 UTC
72.5kg bench press PR
08:44 UTC
correction of technique
05:08 UTC
160KG squat, struggling to hit depth
Am about 80kgs BW
Recently swapped from high bar to low bar and am feeling much stronger (1rm jumped up from 145 to 160kgs in about a month) but am struggling to hit depth.
Feels like when I do low bar I lack the hip mobility to hit depth, but with high bar I tend to fold/fall forwards during the rep or when I set my torso angle at the start of the rep.
Any feedback or thoughts on my form and appreciated :)
03:19 UTC
180kg Zombie Squat Depth?
01:54 UTC
Need some feedback on my deadlift form
Just wanted some feedback on my form! I’m new-ish to weightlifting, and this is currently my PR. One thing I’ve noticed is that I feel it a lot more in my lower back and hips area, which is concerning to me. I’m not really sure how to correct this and would love some advice!
01:01 UTC
145kg Deadlift
145 kg and I weigh 67 kg. I don't lift much as my main priority is mastering my body weight, but how much could a 5'6" person deadlift? Is mine good? I didn't have a belt on me.
00:21 UTC
5x5 log press with 90kg, I know it’s too much screaming, but my gymbro wanted me to be hyped :D
23:50 UTC
525lb Deadlift.
Bit grindy, ramped it up the thighs a bit. But a PR is a PR.
23:01 UTC
Lower body speed work. 415 w chains and 315 against strong bands.
17:56 UTC
Any advice on form would be greatly appreciated. (18M, 83kg)
Building up my squat after a knee injury and would love to improve my form if anything is necessary for heavier lifts in the future.
17:48 UTC
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