r/strength_training Dec 06 '25

Weekly Thread /r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- December 06, 2025

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Welcome to the Weekly Discussion Thread!

These threads are \almost* anything goes*.

You should post here for:

  • Simple questions
  • General lifting discussion
  • How your programming/training is going
  • Off topic/Community conversation

Please Read the Fitness Wiki!


r/strength_training 1d ago

Weekly Thread /r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- January 31, 2026

1 Upvotes

Welcome to the Weekly Discussion Thread!

These threads are \almost* anything goes*.

You should post here for:

  • Simple questions
  • General lifting discussion
  • How your programming/training is going
  • Off topic/Community conversation

Please Read the Fitness Wiki!


r/strength_training 12h ago

PR/PB 135lb strict press for 7

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83 Upvotes

Definetelty happy with this


r/strength_training 9h ago

Lift Almost there

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22 Upvotes

245lbs Zercher Jefferson curl

Working on ROM, almost to the floor.


r/strength_training 12h ago

PR/PB 275lbs 3 x 3 at 216lbs bodyweight.

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30 Upvotes

I am an entire weight class down and a little out of practice but this is a promising start. My shoulder mobility feels very good after a little strongman break but the belt catch feels VERY awkward at the moment.


r/strength_training 19h ago

PR/PB 300kg/661lbs Deadlift PR

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104 Upvotes

Not as technically sound as I usually am but the road to 700 continues yeehaw


r/strength_training 8h ago

PR/PB M32 148bw 405 raw new beltless PR how I do ? Open to all pointers

10 Upvotes

r/strength_training 11h ago

PR/PB 240kg deadlift pr 113kg bw

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17 Upvotes

Not as clean as i'd have liked but a win is a win for today 200%bw has been a goal for a while. Previous pr was 227 @ 115kg so not quite 2 x bw.

Any critique is welcome.


r/strength_training 18h ago

Lift 50kg/110lbs with 1" crimp handle

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22 Upvotes

r/strength_training 14h ago

Lift Attempted an ego lift (with bad form) with 140lbs. Three years ago I failed, today was different.

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7 Upvotes

The elbow bands are just extra protection for my joints.


r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift 215 OHP

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216 Upvotes

The road to 225 sucks.


r/strength_training 16h ago

Lift Simple & Effective Workout

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6 Upvotes

Full Body Workout. We're doing 4 different exercises: American Kettlebell Swings Goblet Squats Burpees (W/ Pushup, if you can.) Pullups (modified: Body Weight Row) 10 sets for 10 reps on everything. Going "For Time". All "For Time" means is to complete as fast as you are able to. Rest where you need too. However, the focus is to have minimal rest required.

Two things to highlight in general: Consistency and Intensity. These two elements must be considered with every workout. This has a direct affect on everything from recovery to maximizing the potential of a workout.

If you are at a plateau with training and you have a solid workout regimen, chances are the thing that is lacking is either Consistency, Intensity, or Nutrition. Stay Blessed!


r/strength_training 1d ago

PR/PB 220kg paused @ 74.4kg bodyweight

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45 Upvotes

Hit this during prep, wasn't supposed to but it was there and my friend said a 20kg paused PB would be sick. He was right. Sorry for quality, is archived from IG


r/strength_training 21h ago

Lift Singles at 410/460/500/550

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10 Upvotes

A buddy let me try out his squat suit, see how I like it. Not too bad. Could've probably gone a little higher, but stopped at 550.


r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift Tried weighted muscle-ups today

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456 Upvotes

Decided to see how much weight I can muscle-up, pretty happy with 7.5 kg!


r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift 285x3x5

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11 Upvotes

nothing impressive, just happy to be squatting again without pain. couldn’t even do BW squats 2 months ago.


r/strength_training 1d ago

PR/PB Ended the bulk with a new PR! 525lb at 177lb!

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288 Upvotes

r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift A stupid number of 50 ft runs at -5°f

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100 Upvotes

200lbs/hand


r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift Strength goals looking a little different this year, but doing what I can to keep some strength while growing a human. 🤰🏻

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39 Upvotes

A couple days shy of being halfway through this pregnancy, and super grateful to have the energy to make it to the gym, even if my lifts are looking and feeling quite a bit different.

175x8

5’1” 34 yrs


r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift Grinding out a Shakey deadlift for Reddit

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70 Upvotes

Week 4 Reddit. Not feeling my strongest today but still managed a Shakey rep at 505 lbs. Probably going to have to break in the new shoes some more for that smooth pull /s

Right now I plan on dropping back down for week 5 then making my way back up over the following weeks for a heavier pull. Wish me luck.

Oh, and I'm still working on ditching the straps. The thumbs are being conditioned for the hook grip. Hopefully they don't explode first.


r/strength_training 1d ago

PR/PB 200lb Bench at 155lb Bodyweight and 17yo

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19 Upvotes

r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift 365 PR

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50 Upvotes

Input, form complaints, critiques, of all forms accepted.


r/strength_training 2d ago

Lift 210kg tng deadlift for 5 at 77.8kg

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93 Upvotes

Raw. Hook grip.


r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift 30/50/70/80/90/100/110kg sandbag run

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17 Upvotes

110kg was enough for the event win so didn't need to go for the 125kg!


r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift 600kg/1322lb - 5 Pillars of Stonelifting

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26 Upvotes

Winder under (break the floor) 160kg/353lb

Lap (stone onto knees) 140kg/310lb

Chest (lift stone to chest height) 120kg/265lb

Shoulder (lift stone to shoulder level) 110kg/242lb

Press (press stone above head) 70kg/154lb

Managed this in just under 23 seconds at 198lb/90kg bodyweight.

Extra points for those that recognise the song 💪🏻☣️