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Greek gods and muscle mommies align—this one is for the gym rats. We'll assume you are already familiar with the gym terminology, so we won't be making a glossary for that. Gym humor is not for the weak because nothing can hurt a gym rat. Maybe sharing a $3 protein bar with someone. But other than that, gym memes and funny lifting memes didn't just appear the easy way. Funny gym memes are a direct outcome of battling demons every day, being rejected by our gym crush, and being disappointed with eating foods with low amounts of protein.

Is that the life we have always dreamed of? No, but would we ever exchange it for something else? Also no. Funny fitness memes (and gains) are what keeps us going. And an insane amount of caffeine—forgot to mention. (Painfully) relatable training memes are what we feed on and what keep us showing up every single day despite the muscle pain, knee aches, or brutal snow storms. Also, scrolling through funny training memes is way cheaper than going to therapy. And as for someone who keeps splurging on high-protein snacks and gym wear, we opt for fitness memes as a more affordable option to deal with our problems. And thank the muscle gods of the r/GymMemes subreddit for the never-ending flow of funny gym content. Wish you the best of gains.

Below, we've compiled some of the most hilarious gym memes we've found on Reddit and other nooks and crannies of the internet. Saw a gym meme you can relate to, and which made you laugh? Make sure to give it an upvote. But don't laugh too much because you might lose your precious gains. Unless you've officially ended your bulking season, if so, get shredded by laughing as much as your lungs allow you to!

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    #4

    Man tapping head with a knowing look, captioned about incorrect exercise form, relatable gym meme for gym rats.

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    Bethany Heller
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of saying in my house full of theater dorks: "anything can be a smoke machine if you use it wrong enough"

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    #5

    SpongeBob gym meme comparing fashionable gym gear to rugged workout attire, relatable to true gym rats.

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    Titian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t drop a 45 on those steel toed boots.

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    #6

    Gym meme showing surprised reaction to a man easily shoulder pressing 220 lbs.

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    Korean Boi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    big guys r sometimes sturdy. im like 120 and im 14 but im barely 5 foot. so like I got some chub, but i can lift like 165 for deadlift.

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    #7

    Gym meme featuring a humorous conversation about a muscle guy dropping a barbell.

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    Korean Boi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    usually the big guys r really softies and big babies

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    #9

    Gym meme showing a fierce bear with text and a cuddly teddy bear with text, humorously contrasting gym personas.

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    Blondie23
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's how my hubby is! He looks big and tough but he is a cuddly teddy bear for sure!

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    #10

    Funny gym tweet about a couple breaking up while jogging on treadmills, illustrating a relatable gym meme.

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    XenoMurph
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Earphones in, music turned off, hoping they finish the argument before your lungs fail.

    #11

    Gym meme with a man looking upset at a table and an older woman in a yellow suit singing into a microphone.

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    Budcot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alternative POV: Yellow is my phone for some reason disconnecting from blue tooth and blaring it to the rest of the poor patrons

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    #12

    Meme of a cartoon face with a sunset background, caption highlights gym progression with warm-up and top set weights.

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    Tim Nicebutdim
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do low weight, high reps. Tone over bulk every time.

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    #13

    Kid looking unsure at the gym, related to gym rat experience with headphone users and equipment sharing.

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    Tim Nicebutdim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually they just sit there with their headphones in and ignore you, if they do respond you get "I've got another 2 sets" and sit there for another 10 minutes.

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    #16

    Text tweet joke about imagining a crowded gym, relatable to gym rats.

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    Edward Dwyer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Planet Fitness lets you know via their app :-)

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    #17

    Funny gym meme about the difference between exercise and exorcize, with a tweet from Reverend Scott.

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    Vic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well he did try to lift the spirits..

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    Seen the unblinking “sigma stare” between sets? Here’s the Sigma Face origin & examples for the trend.

    #19

    Cartoon of cow choosing between working out and not, both leading to back pain, illustrating gym rat humor.

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    Ashlee Peavler
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree. Strengthening your core (both front and back) does stabilize your back and alleviate back pain.

    #20

    Meme showing doubt with text about celebrity workout and gym enthusiasts.

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    Korean Boi
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    2 years ago

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    nah bro jame corden don't work out for 6 hours a day. well I believe the 10k cal part, but no. james corden is a funny guy tho I like him

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    #21

    Tweet about being a gym rat, humorously implies going to the gym at night and eating garbage.

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    amy harvey
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does somebody have some unsee juice?

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    Seen folks claim they could beat anything? Here’s the “nah I’d win” origin & examples for context.

    #23

    Man humorously adding and removing weight at the gym, a meme relatable to true gym rats.

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    XenoMurph
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rep1 "Yea this feels good" Rep2 "Ohh feel the goodness" Rep3 "Oh, oh no" Rep4.....

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    #26

    Man pointing at a sign with a funny gym meme about New Year resolutions and gym crowding.

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    ️️Upvote faery️
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think any gyms are open on 1 January... At least not where I live, here in Canada.

    #28

    Tweet about a funny gym moment with headphones, relatable to gym rats.

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    Chihuahua Mama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one person who paused their music and forgot to press play again: 👀

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    #32

    Strongman lifting a heavy rock, captioned with relatable gym meme humor for gym rats.

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    Tim Nicebutdim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I had my Olympic weights delivered, I opened the door to help the guy and he drove off. Had to phone the courier company and get him to come back. He was furious that he had to lift them, heaviest was 25kg which isn't heavy by courier standards.

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    #33

    Gym meme with faces reacting to lifting progress and frustration from a beginner outperforming.

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    Korean Boi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the pain is real. an 10 year old can lift like 100 like 10 times at the gym my dad and I go to

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    #35

    Gym meme featuring a monkey puppet with wide eyes, captioned about being judged for lifting at the gym.

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    Korean Boi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you see the big dude at the gym take a pill in the lockeroom

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    #44

    Drake meme about gym rats preferring triceps workout to impress nurses rather than for strength.

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    Chihuahua Mama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not gonna lie, as a nurse, whenever I see a juicy vein, I can't help but stare

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    #51

    Cartoon of a house surrounded by treadmills with a person walking, humor relating to gym memes.

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    Wired
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine powering all of that

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    #58

    Anime character looking intense with text about gym training and muscle soreness.

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    Korean Boi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    should there be a happy face or smth

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    #59

    Cartoon fish with text about gym rats disliking cardio, expressing surprise humorously.

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    Blondie23
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love/hate it! Some days I only want to do cardio other days I only want to lift. Everyday I do both... it's called balance! hee hee

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    #60

    Gym meme depicting a dramatic scene with text about challenging exercises on a Bosu ball.

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    Claire Kaplan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good lord, can trainers be sued for malpractice?

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    #64

    Squidward gym meme about high protein recipes with low protein and high calories.

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    foryouwhynot IB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sign me up! My metabolism is off the charts…I don’t have to do anything but breath and think and I still burn 3,000 calories a day! I hate it…but at least I can eat whatever and not gain weight??

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    #65

    Skeletor meme about gym rats and evening plans, showing contrast between workout enthusiasm and relaxed lounging.

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    Ashlee Peavler
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I love a night snuggled up after a good work out.

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    #69

    Gym rat meme with a man lifting weights, humorously miscounting reps.

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    Chez2202
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m confused. The counting during sets gets to 9 even though there are 10 numbers. It should at least get to 23 even with the numbers in the wrong order. I get that I don’t actually get it but I believe 100% that I’m right.

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    #70

    Cartoon character disapproving a gym pad during squats; relatable gym meme for gym rats.

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    Chez2202
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends on the bar. If it has optics, bottled beer, cocktails and beer pumps, the longer you spend there, the less likely the squats will hurt and you won’t need a pad to make it easier.

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    #72

    Twitter post depicting a humorous gym experience about doing pushups and resisting trainer advice, popular among gym memes.

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    #74

    Buzz Lightyear surrounded by identical toys, with humorous gym meme text.

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    FireSwirl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you forgot the hate in the second one AHHHH

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    #78

    Confused man with hands on hips at a sports event, illustrating gym meme humor for gym rats.

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    Chez2202
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know very overweight people who are massively stronger than I am. But then again I’m 5ft tall with a gym allergy.

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