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With January 1st around the corner, many of us are staring at our sportswear and thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Whether you want to run faster, lift heavier, or just get healthier, now’s the perfect time to shake up your routine.

So we decided to pull a few jokes from r/GymMemes and encourage you to buy (or extend) that membership you’ve been considering. They perfectly capture every struggle, triumph, and awkward moment people experience on their fitness journey. Break a leg!

#1

Get After It

Cartoon character reacting positively to gym-goers, highlighting relatable humor in gym memes for real lifters.

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Janelle Collard
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16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly this. 👍

Deborah B
Community Member
7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, there will be 12 people thinking "good for him" and one Mean Girl "instagram model/influencer" who says something cruel or sneers in disgust. Don't just think "Good for him", nod to the guy, give him a "sup" or a "respect". Treat the fat, and the unfit like they belong, and let them know they're welcome. Making a major change to your lifestyle like that is hard and they deserve to be supported rather than discouraged and shut out.

Geoffrey Scott
Community Member
2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A Government teacher, that had a heart attack, began running around our small town. One of my daughters' classmates poked fun at him due to his, admittedly, unorthodox running gait as he appeared to be very stiff, little arm movement. Just dangling down. "You know what the difference is between him and you"..what?".."he's out there and you're NOT".

BeesEelsAndPups
Community Member
8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My thought when I see a fat person in the gym is always, "why do they have mirrors in this gym? I thought it was supposed to be a no judgement zone"

Iva Kazalova
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13 hours ago

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My only thought about the big guy at the gym is he should be doing weights instead of sweating his bollocks off on a treadmill, it will give him actual results since he is already spending time at the gym

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    #2

    Seriously Though

    Meme showing skeleton-like figure telling two hooded characters how good running is, relating to gym memes for real lifters.

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    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that`s from the first animated LOTR movie. 1966 I think

    #3

    Sad Realization

    Man reacting with surprise to caption about staying in shape, illustrating funny gym memes relatable to real lifters.

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    Mogh
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once you get the results you want, it takes less exercise for upkeep.

    Billo66
    Community Member
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's right. I see your six pack and raise you one keg.

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    #4

    Everyone Brought His Own Injection

    Young man at computer making a surprised face, relatable gym meme about big guys getting vaccinated after workout.

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    #5

    : )

    Man smiling and pointing to his temple with text about exercises causing lower back pain in gym memes for lifters.

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    Maren Villadsen
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a personal trainer, I can say that way too many people do it wrong enough. 😵‍💫 When in doubt please ask a trainer. You only have one body. Don't f**k it up because you are too cool to ask for guidens.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After I tore my MCL (not while working out) my physical therapist said he should probably write a thank you note to Nautilus for all the work he got from people using the equipment incorrectly.

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    #6

    I Mean,,, Why Are We Surprised?

    Bodybuilder accused of steroid use contrasts with gym community memes featuring SpongeBob and shocked anime character, gym memes theme.

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    never heard of this, but was not chocked nonetheless! 🙀

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't say I am part of the gym community, nor do I know who this dude is, but if that's his picture, then he is obviously on steroids. You don't get that big by eating raw meat. You get Listeria.

    Ffion Jones
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not go to the gym, I thought this dude being on steroids was pretty obvious 💁🏼‍♀️

    Billo66
    Community Member
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should have tried Polar Bear liver. Once.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The compounded interest has turned into a really good monthly income. (For anyone who didn't figure it out the word somebody doesn't know is "tenets". The internet is littered with people making the same mistake. Then there are the people that think the government takes property they need with "imminent domain," which is sort of apropos even though it's wrong.)

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    #7

    Impossible

    Cartoon character crawling on floor saying they can't lift without headphones in funny gym memes for real lifters.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like t listen to a podcast or audio book. I am currently "reading" Recursion, good sci-fi about time travel. It distracts me from the fact that I'm lifting heavy things for no reason.

    Malakai
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me 😅 I need to tune out the world to soothe my anxiety or else I won't get any exercising done at the gym

    #8

    It Goes Like That

    Man frustrated after forgetting headphones at home, while woman joyfully sings gym music, illustrating relatable gym memes for lifters.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I go to a small personal training gym. A lot of the time my trainer asks if I want to hear something different, but 90% of the time the music is already good.

    highwaycrossingfrog
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work out at home so I can listen to whatever the f I want!

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this Kitchen Nightmares USA? I haven't seen this, but,now feel that I must.

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    #9

    Truly A Blessing

    Man in police uniform with a serious face captioned showing gym struggles and mindset in hilarious lifter meme.

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    Betty Spaghetti
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yesss can’t overthink when I’m fighting for my life in a side plank 😌

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    #10

    Keep Your Head Up King 🤴

    Twitter exchange about lifting weights with gym memes relatable to real lifters discussing motivation and humor.

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    #11

    I Hate My Life…

    Comparison of calf muscles showing difference between a regular gym lifter and a non-gym-going father, gym memes for real lifters.

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    Stardrop
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hes got that magical dad strength

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think about how much lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting and running a parent does every day.

    Motivated sloth
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My father has never done anything inside of a gym apart from the stationary bike or the treadmill and he has calves gym bros would die for. It has always stood out to me because they do not fit the rest of his body.

    Billo66
    Community Member
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of a line from a movie., The Birdcage I think. ... Are you going to the gym? ... Honey the last Jim I was inside of moved to seattle...

    nut nibbler
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a fear walking by a KFC ...d**n chicken legs

    #12

    Muscle Mommies Are Attractive Tbh

    Cartoon of a muscular woman flexing and a man with a belly, highlighting gym memes relatable to real lifters.

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    CK
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A woman with muscles looks like a woman with muscles, because she is a woman and has muscles. And because muscles are a normal feature of the female body. Saying a woman with muscles looks like a man is like saying a man with teeth looks like a woman because women have teeth.

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No... clearly he looks like a pregnant woman. Watch Aliens again

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the most buffed looking women in news is CBS's Jerica Duncan. Not stupid bulked, but amazing tone.

    Billo66
    Community Member
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    4 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just waiting for my oompa to catch up to my loompa.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    8 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find women with well-defined muscles more attractive than women who are serious body builder, but the latter are very impressive and not unattractive. Not all that long ago women whose muscles are really big and well-defined would lose body building competitions to women who were considered more feminine. Here are pictures (in self-reply) of Bev Francis, who lost a lot of competitions to smaller women, and Raye Hollit, who was more successful. I'm still a bit smitten with Raye Hollit, who picks up John Ritter in "Skin Deep" (where the bottom picture comes from).

    Wagner
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love me a muscle mama.

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    #13

    Here We Go Again

    Gym meme showing typical gym gear, funny workout characters, and gym humor relatable to real lifters.

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    William Teach
    Community Member
    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Add in that a bunch of them are doing exercises wrong, and just waiting for one to get seriously hurt

    Jaya
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more bothered by people who have the mindset that they have more right to the gym than people who only go in school holidays.

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    #14

    Is It Right?

    Cartoon comparing gym memes showing muscular lifter's expectation vs reality with reactions from different characters.

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    #15

    For Sure

    Humorous illustration showing a house surrounded by treadmills to protect it from powerlifters, gym meme.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG Brilliant!!! Can't wait to see this in the next Walking Dead spinoff.

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    #16

    Just A Reminder To Everyone Like Me

    Gym meme showing a lifter struggling with goals but reminded that most people don’t exercise, encouraging real lifters.

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    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read "most people don't even exist regulary.", but it's 5.30 and I am not sure I exist, so....

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're out there doing SOMETHING, you're better off. Walking 5k 3x week has great benefit.

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    #17

    For Real

    Screenshot of a humorous gym meme about dating a gym bro who spends hours working out and flexing in mirrors.

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do expect a "little" bit more

    Schnitzel
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep expectations below minimum so you don't...expect too much.

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    arthbach
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How incredibly boring. Does love, passion, kindness, intelligence, and generosity count for nothing?

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    #18

    What The Heck Is Cardio?

    Scene from Star Wars comparing gym purchases with text highlighting real lifters relating to gym memes and equipment priorities.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but how many people can use a squat rack for 30 minutes straight?

    CK
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people do low weight, high reps and take it very seriously.

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    #19

    The Journey So Far

    Three gym meme characters showing changes in clothes fitting from small to muscular on a bell curve graph.

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    Bec
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except mine would be an inverse to the normal curve 😂

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did some weight training one Michigan winter. Well developed upper body, so much so, I couldn't wash my a^^.

    #20

    I Wouldn't Trust Myself Man

    Two men shaking hands in an office, illustrating a gym meme relatable to real lifters about spotting and lifting safety.

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    #21

    The Heaviest Weights Aren't Made Of Iron

    Man lifting 60kg calmly in gym contrasted with him panicking while talking to 60kg, gym memes for real lifters.

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    let me talk to her. I can't lift 60 kg

    Betty Spaghetti
    Community Member
    13 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gym does not fix social anxiety. Ask me how I know lol

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    #22

    Best Decision I Ever Made

    Home gym setup with equipment contrasted to a crowded gym filled with lifters, showcasing gym memes for real lifters.

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    Howl's sleeping castle
    Community Member
    10 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a gym in our building and although the number of people coming is low but they are a noisy lot. They talk and talk and talk, non stop. All of them. I tried it for two days. Got fed up and never went back.

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just go to planet fitness. It's like $15/month, and because I work from home I go before lunch. It's usually pretty empty. My GF and I sometimes go on Sunday nights and it's a bit more crowded, but still not bad. That said, come January it can get rough for about 6 weeks.

    #23

    Everyday!

    Boy with skeptical expression asking if someone with headphones is done using gym equipment, a relatable gym meme for lifters.

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    Samantha H
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the Gym I go to there are both Men and Women who hog a machine for a long time whilst they scroll on their phones, I think it is very inconsiderate.

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow their right hand becomes a left hand...lazy art.

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    #24

    It Is An Inevitability At This Point

    Cartoon hands holding a bottle labeled hard to swallow pills with a fitness YouTube meme about bench press tips.

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    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The same is true for a lot of YouTubers. I've noticed that a lot of photography channels tend to cover the same topics at the same time (perhaps they all see something somewhere and decide to run with it), and some of them make on a small portion of their income from actual photography.

    #25

    Why Do They All Have This Haircut Though…

    Cartoon frogs with afro hairstyles walking in a group, humorously depicting gym culture relatable to real lifters.

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    Samantha H
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like to see young people using the Gym if they are actually working out. One year a large group of young Men came in and either sat scrolling or used the machines wrongly (they were stopped by a Gym Trainer who showed them how to use the machines properly. Yes they all have the same hairstyle.

    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Patric Mahomes Special was special until the Eagles beat the Queefs in the Superb Owl

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    #26

    There’s Other Things To Do?

    Man sweating nervously with gym memes text about going to the gym and other hobbies, real lifters humor.

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    Betty Spaghetti
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gym is not a hobby, it’s health maintenance lol

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I'm in the wrong thread. Working out isn't a hobby, it's something I do so I don't totally fall apart physically. If I could eat garbage and read in bed instead, I totally would. I go three days a week, so I don't end up riding the scooter in the grocery store. Not to have fun.

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've heard of people for whom working out is their hobby.

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    #27

    How I Feel On Rest Days

    Overweight cartoon character lying in bed humorously representing how the body feels after missing gym days, gym memes.

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    Jaya
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like OP is starting to get a******d to it, or in the very least has a very toxic mindset about it. Nothing bad is gonna happen if you don't work out for 3 days.

    Cougar Allen
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WT​F did the idiot censorbot censor this time??? Oh, it must be "äddicted."

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    Betty Spaghetti
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lose the spring in my step if I don’t go 😔

    #28

    Truth

    Young man performing four challenging gym exercises that many real lifters find humbling and relatable.

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    Janelle Collard
    Community Member
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    16 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His back part of the plank needs to be lower. It's supposed to be a straght line from the neck to the ankles, not a mountain at the back + straight legs. And his legs aren't straight.

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but he's totally mastered balancing those balls while planking.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That stair thing is no joke. I was doing the elliptical for 20 minutes, and this person started the stair thing immediately next to me at the same time. When I finished my 20 minutes, I moved onto weights. 40 minutes later as I'm leaving, that lady was still on the stairs. HTF! She's a god d****d machine. I do that thing for 10 minutes and I'm toast.

    #29

    Don’t Skip Leg Day’s

    Couple posing outdoors showing contrast between muscular and slimmer legs, a funny gym meme for real lifters.

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    Sean Of The Spiders
    Community Member
    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't skip leg day's what? What does it have that we cannot skip? I need to know.

    CK
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The leg exercises that belong to leg day. People usually don't skip the day itself.

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    #30

    We'll Get Him Next Time

    Man reacting with smiling and shocked expressions to gym memes about squat and overhead press, gym meme humor for lifters.

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    #31

    Gotta Protect That Shoulder!

    Muscular man demonstrating dumbbell exercises with captions implying real lifters relate to gym meme humor.

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    #32

    ‘You Forgot To Log Your Dinner For Today’

    Sad man working up courage to tell calorie counting app about eating birthday cake, gym memes relatable for real lifters.

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    #33

    I Look Like A Homeless Man 90% Of The Time

    Two images of Tom the cat showing gym outfit contrast, illustrating funny gym memes for real lifters.

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    #34

    This Is Gonna Cause Some Conflict

    Funny gym meme comparing casual gym gear to serious lifter attire featuring SpongeBob characters.

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    Betty Spaghetti
    Community Member
    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbf the tradie’s livelihood depends on him staying in shape lol

    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the roofers I know are small dudes, mostly latinos like me. We tend to come in fun-size or extra fluffy. I would think being big and heavy on a slanted roof isn't so safe. I'll have to ask my buddy Emilio

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes, this: never mess with a roofer!

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    #35

    Nothing Frustrates Me More Than Other People In The Gym

    Man covering his mouth in shock inside a car with another person, illustrating a funny gym meme for real lifters.

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