Struggling to keep your powerlifting community engaged and talking? Would You Rather questions are a sure-fire way to spark creative discussions and bring out everyone’s personality. Use these templates to fuel fun debates and get your members thinking outside the gym.
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Would You Rather questions are a playful approach to community engagement, inviting members to choose between two intriguing scenarios. This format taps into the natural human desire to compare, imagine, and express preferences, stimulating both imagination and social interaction. Because the choices are hypothetical, members feel safe sharing their thoughts, which lowers barriers to participation.
In powerlifting communities, these prompts create opportunities for lifters of all experience levels to share their viewpoints and stories. Whether debating gear, training styles, or legendary lifts, members get to reflect on what matters to them while discovering more about one another. These conversations foster camaraderie, break the ice, and encourage even quieter members to join in.
Would you rather hit a new PR in squat or deadlift this week?
💡 Example: "Would you rather hit a new PR in squat or deadlift this week? Tell us why!"
Would you rather train with your powerlifting idol or compete against them?
💡 Example: "Would you rather train with your powerlifting idol or compete against them? Share your choice!"
Would you rather have lifetime access to a world-class gym or unlimited free supplements?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have lifetime access to a world-class gym or unlimited free supplements? Why?"
Would you rather never miss a lift or never get injured?
💡 Example: "Would you rather never miss a lift or never get injured? Explain your reasoning!"
Would you rather lift solo or always have a supportive training crew?
💡 Example: "Would you rather lift solo or always have a supportive training crew? Let us know!"
Would you rather deadlift on a stiff bar or a deadlift bar?
💡 Example: "Would you rather deadlift on a stiff bar or a deadlift bar?"
Would you rather compete in a local meet or at an international event?
💡 Example: "Would you rather compete in a local meet or at an international event? Why?"
Would you rather train bench press every day or never bench again?
💡 Example: "Would you rather train bench press every day or never bench again? Defend your answer!"
Would you rather always lift in the morning or at night?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always lift in the morning or at night? What works for you?"
Would you rather have perfect form or unlimited strength?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have perfect form or unlimited strength? Explain your choice!"
Would you rather max out on squat or deadlift for the rest of your life?
💡 Example: "Would you rather max out on squat or deadlift for the rest of your life?"
Would you rather train in silence or with loud music?
💡 Example: "Would you rather train in silence or with loud music?"
Would you rather coach beginners or elite lifters?
💡 Example: "Would you rather coach beginners or elite lifters? Why?"
Would you rather always have chalk or always have a belt?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have chalk or always have a belt?"
Would you rather do only conventional or sumo deadlifts?
💡 Example: "Would you rather do only conventional or sumo deadlifts? Pick a side!"
Would you rather have a fast recovery or endless motivation?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a fast recovery or endless motivation? Why?"
Would you rather always have perfect squat depth or never fail a rep?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have perfect squat depth or never fail a rep? Explain!"
Would you rather hit a state record or win a small local meet?
💡 Example: "Would you rather hit a state record or win a small local meet? Choose!"
Would you rather train on old school iron plates or new bumper plates?
💡 Example: "Would you rather train on old school iron plates or new bumper plates?"
Would you rather have unlimited coaching or unlimited massage therapy?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited coaching or unlimited massage therapy? Why?"
Would you rather train in a garage gym or a big commercial gym?
💡 Example: "Would you rather train in a garage gym or a big commercial gym? Share your pick!"
Would you rather lift in classic chucks or barefoot?
💡 Example: "Would you rather lift in classic chucks or barefoot?"
Would you rather train with high volume or high intensity?
💡 Example: "Would you rather train with high volume or high intensity? Why?"
Would you rather always have a spotter or always have a hype crew?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have a spotter or always have a hype crew?"
Would you rather break a world record in bench or deadlift?
💡 Example: "Would you rather break a world record in bench or deadlift? Choose and say why!"
Would you rather always train with perfect sleep or perfect nutrition?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always train with perfect sleep or perfect nutrition? Tell us why!"
Would you rather have the best squat in your gym or the best deadlift?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have the best squat in your gym or the best deadlift?"
Would you rather always train in the cold or in the heat?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always train in the cold or in the heat?"
Would you rather focus on strength or aesthetics for a year?
💡 Example: "Would you rather focus on strength or aesthetics for a year? Why?"
Would you rather compete raw or equipped for every meet?
💡 Example: "Would you rather compete raw or equipped for every meet? Explain!"
Would you rather always deadlift with a mixed grip or hook grip?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always deadlift with a mixed grip or hook grip?"
Would you rather have a world-famous coach or train with your best friend?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a world-famous coach or train with your best friend? Why?"
Would you rather always train under the spotlight or in the shadows?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always train under the spotlight or in the shadows?"
Would you rather have a flawless meet or a fun road trip to the event?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a flawless meet or a fun road trip to the event? Why?"
Would you rather have your best lift go viral or keep it a secret?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have your best lift go viral or keep it a secret? Why?"
Would you rather always train legs or always train upper body?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always train legs or always train upper body? Pick one!"
Would you rather have a lifetime supply of wrist wraps or knee sleeves?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a lifetime supply of wrist wraps or knee sleeves?"
Would you rather do only paused reps or only touch-and-go?
💡 Example: "Would you rather do only paused reps or only touch-and-go? Why?"
Would you rather have unlimited gym clothes or unlimited lifting shoes?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited gym clothes or unlimited lifting shoes?"
Would you rather always hit depth but lose some strength, or always be strong but risk red lights?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always hit depth but lose some strength, or always be strong but risk red lights? Defend your choice!"
Pick a Would You Rather template that matches your community’s vibe, then post it as a discussion starter. Encourage members to explain their choices with a follow-up comment or by tagging a friend. Mix up the posting schedule—use these as weekly features, icebreakers for new members, or spontaneous discussion boosts. Highlight especially creative or funny answers to keep the momentum going.
For all platforms, use engaging visuals if possible, such as photos of iconic lifts or equipment, to accompany your question. Pin active Would You Rather threads for visibility. On chat-based platforms, prompt real-time answers and follow up with quick replies. On forums, leave questions open for ongoing discussion and highlight standout responses in roundups or newsletters.
Once or twice a week works well for most communities. This keeps the format fresh and encourages ongoing participation.
Tag members directly, ask for explanations, or feature the most creative answers to motivate more responses.
Yes, the questions are designed to be accessible and interesting to lifters of all experience levels.
Absolutely. Feel free to adjust the wording or scenarios to better match your community’s tone or interests.
Encourage respectful discussion and remind members to keep the conversation positive and on-topic.
Yes, these templates are designed for easy use across forums, chat groups, and social media platforms.
Track the number of replies, unique commenters, and the quality of discussion to gauge participation and interest.