r/strength_training Apr 18 '26

Weekly Thread /r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- April 18, 2026

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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 4d ago

Weekly Thread /r/strength_training Weekly Discussion Thread -- Post your simple questions or off topic comments here! -- July 18, 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 6h ago

Lift New pr 580lbs . Road to 600 DL.

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76 Upvotes

r/strength_training 6h ago

PR/PB Standing 100kg OHP

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54 Upvotes

Excuse the gym drum and bass music. Meatloaf or Sinead o Connor would’ve been better


r/strength_training 6h ago

Lift 385x4 on an SSB; not far off from my best on a straight bar

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28 Upvotes

r/strength_training 6h ago

Lift Simple tips for perfecting your RDL form

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18 Upvotes

r/strength_training 4h ago

Form Check Deadlift stuck at 150 kg despite a 170 kg squat and 120 kg bench!

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11 Upvotes

I'm a 21-year-old male, 170 cm (5'7") and around 83 kg.

Current lifts:

  • Bench: 120 kg
  • Squat: 170 kg
  • Deadlift: 150 kg (conventional)

My deadlift is noticeably behind my other lifts, which is why I'm looking for feedback. I've been stuck at 150 kg for quite a while. I've pulled it multiple times, both cleanly and with some grind, but I cannot get 160 kg off the floor, not even an inch.

This video is from yesterday and is probably the best example because it's recent. It's not my cleanest rep, but it's representative of how I pull near my max.

I'd appreciate feedback on:

  • Setup
  • Starting position
  • Bar path
  • Bracing
  • Hip position
  • Lockout
  • Any obvious technical errors
  • Whether this looks like a technique issue, a programming issue, or simply a lack of deadlift-specific practice

For context, I haven't trained deadlifts consistently over the past year. I stopped prioritizing them because I wasn't making progress and they were very fatiguing. I've recently started training them again, so inconsistent practice is definitely part of the picture.

I pull conventional, use a belt, and don't use straps. I've tried straps before and they help a little, but I prefer not to rely on them unless they're absolutely necessary.

One thing I notice is that my hips seem to rise before my chest, but I'm not sure whether that's the main issue or just a symptom of something else. I'm looking for honest criticism and suggestions on what to fix.


r/strength_training 12h ago

Lift 475lb/215kg low handle trap x9

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35 Upvotes

Was good for second in the u80s today, lost 1st by 1 rep


r/strength_training 12m ago

Lift Too hot for sleeves

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The downside of training in a garage. Gotta lift the heavy circles though.

485x1x2 for a top set


r/strength_training 30m ago

Form Check Bench press 260lbs x11. 183lbs bw.

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r/strength_training 8h ago

Lift Abs engage on Every Workout.

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9 Upvotes

For sometime now I feel my abs engaging no matter what muscle group im working. In my experience it's due to the level of focus, intensity and overall muscle development. I don't do many targeted abs/core exercises during my weekly workout out schedule


r/strength_training 8h ago

PR/PB 50kg (110lbs) weighted neutral grip pull up PB

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9 Upvotes

82kg bodyweight with 50kg extra (132kg total). I’m not happy with the video so I’ll redo it with a wider shot to show the full dead hang and chin over the bar. Tips and form checks welcome!


r/strength_training 27m ago

Form Check Close grip paused larsen bench press 227lbs x7. 183lbs bw.

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r/strength_training 21h ago

PR/PB 130kg bench / 83kg bodyweight

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40 Upvotes

A 20kg PR that had me elated. Been running a very simple double progression program over the last few months and have been getting very solid results. The program goes as follows for those who might be interested:

I aim to make every exercise 3x10 adding an extra rep whenever I can. When i hit that 3x10 I just increase the weight by either 2.5 or 5kg

Monday

  • HB ATG squats 120kg
  • Flat bench 105kg
  • Weigthed chin ups 25kg (personal best is 50kg)

    Wednesday

  • Conventional deadlift 150kg

  • OHP 70kg

  • Rear delt flyes 65kg

  • Bicep curls 30kg + the bar

    Friday

  • Hack squat 120kg + the machine (3 plates a side)

  • Incline dbell press 40kg

  • Chest to bar pull ups

Each workout takes me close to an hour. I work part time and study full time so my time is very limited, i've found that this set up works very well for me.

I work at a factory and they give a shit ton of very healthy food so im able to eat as much as i want for lunch. I also take 5g/day of creatine which definetely helps a lot.


r/strength_training 23h ago

Lift 500 opener about a week and a half out, feeling good for next week

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47 Upvotes

r/strength_training 1d ago

PR/PB 675 for a triple.

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127 Upvotes

r/strength_training 1d ago

PR/PB 100kg seated OHP

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82 Upvotes

r/strength_training 14h ago

Form Check OHP form on top set for day

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3 Upvotes

r/strength_training 1d ago

PR/PB 415 lb raw bench press at 25.

65 Upvotes

r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift 152 kg (335 lbs) front squat

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49 Upvotes

r/strength_training 1d ago

200/225/200lbs loading over 52" bar (91/107/91kg over 132cm)

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52 Upvotes

Took 4th on this one. Kinda swung for the fences with it and lost time with not taking an extra second to get the bags high enough on my chest


r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift Strengthen core = easier life

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57 Upvotes

r/strength_training 1d ago

Lift DL 4RM PR at 480lbs

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27 Upvotes

All time rep PR of 4 at 480lbs.
I had to reset my 5/3/1 training maxes for deadlift and overhead press after grinding out too many top end singles when I should’ve been doing triples. My target was to get 4 reps on this top set of DL and it felt good; listening to some Lamb of God “Redneck” here…fun times! I love DL and Heavy Metal 🤘


r/strength_training 1d ago

PR/PB Can finally say I bench “more than three plates” haha

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242 Upvotes

And with great form nonetheless. It might only be a 2.5 on each side, but’s it’s officially more than just 315 lol.


r/strength_training 8h ago

Lift Stiff DL + accessories

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0 Upvotes

SLDL up to 160kg double overhand, then grip slip at 170kg, finishing at 190kg with straps.
Sets of 5 at 90kg pendlay rows, some core work, then sets of around 10 of dumbbell bench press at 30kh each hand.