We all say “no pain, no gain”—but we also cry inside when the squat rack’s taken. This meme roundup celebrates that glorious contradiction.
These are for the lifters who chase discipline but still occasionally treat protein bars like dessert, and for those who whisper “I’m never doing this again” during HIIT… every single week.
Whether you’re chasing PRs or just here to avoid adult responsibilities, these memes will hit your soul like a missed bench press.
Because in the gym, you’re either the one laughing—or the one being memed. Choose wisely.
When A Gym Newbie Offers Diet AdvicePre Workout Just Kicked InNon Lifter Hitting The Gym 4 Times A Week Is Too Much. MeHow Haters Look When You Keep Getting BetterMy Face When Thinking I Should Start Doing Some CardioGym Mfer Putting Their Plates Back. MeMy Face When I Learn My Favourite Protein Is On SaleMe Determined That This Is The Week My Calves Will Start To Grow. My CalvesWhen A Non Lifter Tries To Give You Lifting AdviceThat Moment When There’s Finally A Free Bench At The GymWhen A Weight That Was Too Much For You Last Month Is Now EasyFinished Workout, Forgot Post Workout DrinkMe Bad Sessions Happen, You Just Have To Brush Them Off Me When I Have A Bad SessionWhen You Can Finally Deadlift A Monster Lift But Now Gotta Rerack More PlatesHow People At The Gym Look Waiting For A Machine To Be FreeWhen I’ve Waited Patiently For A Free Bench But Someone Jumps InWhen It’s Rest Day But All You’re Thinking About Is Super Setting Squats And Dumbbell CurlsGym Employee Your Deadlifting Grunts Are Disturbing Others. MeThat Face You Make When You See Someone Working Out In JeansNon Lifter You Workout Too Much. MeWhen It’s Chest Day But You Remember It’s Actually Legs DayWhen They Bragging About Their Pb On Leg Press But Their Knees Hurt When They SquatThe Feeling When Someone Notices Your Booty GainzMe Who Loves To Workout. Also Me Who’s Tired Of Being SoreThe Feeling When Someone Notices Your Booty GainzNon Lifter Hitting The Gym 4 Times A Week Is Too Much. MeNon Lifter Hitting The Gym 4 Times A Week Is Too Much. MeGym Employee Your Deadlifting Grunts Are Disturbing Others. MeFriend Fancy A Slice Of Pizza Me, Who’s Been Dieting All DayWhen There’s Birthday Cake At Work But It’s Low Carb DayMy Face When I See A Pic Of Myself Before I Had GainzMe, Looking At BreadMe When Someone Tells Me They Don’t Have Time To Workout But I Wake At 5am To Hit The Gym