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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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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    #6

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

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    Korean Boi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    #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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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    #13

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

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    Tim Nicebutdim
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    Cartoon of cow choosing between working out and not, both leading to back pain, illustrating gym rat humor.

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    Ashlee Peavler
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    #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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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

    #32

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

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    Tim Nicebutdim
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    #59

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

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    Blondie23
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    #64

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

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    foryouwhynot IB
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    #69

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

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    Chez2202
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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.

    #70

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

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    Chez2202
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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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    #78

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

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    Chez2202
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    1 year ago DotsCreated 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.