Running out of ways to spark excitement and keep your strength training community engaged? Community Challenges are a proven way to get members moving, talking, and supporting each other. This library gives you ready-to-use templates so you can launch fun, motivating challenges that bring everyone together.
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Community Challenges tap into our natural desire for friendly competition and shared progress. By setting a clear goal and inviting members to participate, you create a sense of unity and purpose that keeps people coming back. Challenges also lower the barrier to participation, making it easy for even shy members to join in.
When you celebrate progress and encourage members to share updates, you reinforce positive habits and foster accountability. The playful, motivating tone of these templates helps everyone feel welcome and inspired to push their limits. Ultimately, Community Challenges turn passive members into active contributors, deepening overall engagement and connection.
7-Day Pushup Challenge starts today. Can you add one more rep each day? Share your progress below.
💡 Example: "I did 10 pushups on day one. Who's adding theirs?"
It's time for Flex Friday. Post your best flex pic and tag a friend to join the fun.
💡 Example: "Here's my bicep shot. I tag @Sam to flex too!"
Can you hold a plank for 60 seconds? Take the Plank Challenge and let us know your time.
💡 Example: "I made it to 90 seconds today. Who's next?"
Weekly Deadlift Challenge: Increase your max by 5 percent. Share your results on Sunday.
💡 Example: "Hit a new PR of 305 lbs. Did anyone else try?"
Who wants to join a hydration challenge? Drink 8 glasses a day and post a water selfie.
💡 Example: "Day 1 done with my water bottle pic."
Mini Mobility Challenge: Pick one stretch to do daily for a week. Share your favorite stretch.
💡 Example: "My favorite is the world's greatest stretch."
Challenge: Add 10 squats to every workout this week. Who's in?
💡 Example: "I'm adding squats to my warmup today."
Share your go-to pre-workout meal for our Nutrition Swap Challenge.
💡 Example: "I always eat oatmeal and berries before lifting."
Try a new strength move this week. Post what you tried and how it went.
💡 Example: "I did Turkish get-ups today for the first time."
Who can rack up the most steps this weekend? Screenshot your total and share with the group.
💡 Example: "I hit 18,000 steps on Saturday. Beat that!"
Let's see your gym setup for today's Home Gym Challenge.
💡 Example: "Here's my garage gym with dumbbells and bands."
Challenge: Post a workout selfie after your next strength session.
💡 Example: "Sweaty and happy after leg day!"
How many pushups can you do in one minute? Try it and post your number.
💡 Example: "I did 35 pushups in 60 seconds."
Set a new daily step goal for this week. Who's upping theirs with me?
💡 Example: "I'm aiming for 10,000 steps a day."
Shoutout Challenge: Tag someone who motivates you to stay strong.
💡 Example: "Thanks @Anna for pushing me to lift heavier!"
Try a new core exercise today. Share your experience and rate it out of 10.
💡 Example: "Plank jacks were an 8 out of 10 for me."
Who will join our 5-Day No Sugar Challenge? Comment 'in' to join.
💡 Example: "I'm in! Starting today."
Challenge: Track your protein for a week and share your average grams per day.
💡 Example: "I averaged 120 grams daily this week."
Can you beat your personal record this month? Share your PR and let's celebrate.
💡 Example: "I deadlifted 225 lbs for the first time!"
What's your favorite pump-up song? Drop a link for our Workout Playlist Challenge.
💡 Example: "Eye of the Tiger is my go-to track."
Try training with a resistance band this week. Post your favorite move.
💡 Example: "I love banded good mornings."
Who can hold a wall sit the longest? Post your time and challenge a friend.
💡 Example: "I held it for 2 minutes. I challenge @Mike!"
Weekly Challenge: Try a new grip style on pull-ups. Share how it feels.
💡 Example: "Mixed grip made a big difference for me."
Lift and learn: Share one thing you discovered during this week's training.
💡 Example: "I learned how much rest I need between heavy sets."
Challenge: Complete 100 kettlebell swings by week's end. Who's with me?
💡 Example: "I'm in for 100 swings this week."
Share your before and after photos for our monthly Progress Pic Challenge.
💡 Example: "Here's my transformation from January to now."
What is your favorite post-workout snack? Comment for our Snack Swap Challenge.
💡 Example: "Greek yogurt with honey is my favorite."
Take the Rest Day Challenge: Plan a recovery activity and share what you picked.
💡 Example: "I did some foam rolling and meditation."
Compete for the Weekly Rep Crown. Post your total reps for your main lift.
💡 Example: "I did 55 reps on bench press this week."
Who can create the most creative home workout? Share your routine and tag us.
💡 Example: "I used a backpack full of books for squats."
Try a 5-minute finisher at the end of your next workout. Share what you chose.
💡 Example: "I did a 5-minute burpee sprint to finish."
What is your biggest strength training win this month?
💡 Example: "I finally squatted 135 lbs!"
Set a mini goal for this week and update us on your progress by Friday.
💡 Example: "My goal is to add 10 lbs to my bench."
Challenge: Perform 50 lunges per leg in a day. Comment when you finish.
💡 Example: "Done with 50 lunges per leg. Feeling strong!"
Who wants to take on a buddy workout this week? Pair up and post your team name.
💡 Example: "Me and @Jules are Team Iron!"
Try a new lifting tempo today. Share how it changed your workout.
💡 Example: "Slowing down my squats made them harder."
Post a tip for overcoming a tough training day. Let's help each other through.
💡 Example: "Listening to music always helps me push through."
Share your favorite grip accessory or tool for our Gear Challenge.
💡 Example: "I love my lifting straps for deadlifts."
Try a supersets-only workout and post your routine.
💡 Example: "I paired pushups with rows for my superset day."
Who can go the longest without missing a workout? Start your streak today.
💡 Example: "Day 7 of my streak. Who's still in?"
What's the heaviest lift you have done so far? Share your proudest moment.
💡 Example: "I benched 185 lbs for the first time last week."
Pick a challenge template that fits your community's current energy or goals. Customize the details, such as the time frame or prize, if needed. Post your challenge announcement at a high-traffic time and pin it or highlight it for visibility. Encourage members to share photos, progress updates, or results in the comments or a designated thread. Recognize participation with shoutouts or small rewards to maximize motivation and fun.
On all platforms, use engaging visuals or emojis to draw attention to your challenge posts. Pin or feature your challenge announcement to keep it visible. Encourage replies in comments, stories, or threads depending on platform features. Use polls or hashtags to track progress if supported. Always follow up with a recap or winner announcement to close the loop.
To ensure inclusivity, segment participants based on experience (e.g., novice, intermediate, advanced) and allow them to select their own target lifts such as deadlift, squat, or bench press. Encourage members to post their baseline lifts and track improvements throughout the month. Incorporate leaderboards for each segment, and consider awarding badges for consistency, form, or most improved, not just heaviest lifts.
Encourage members to post videos of their lifts, focusing on form for movements like squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses. Utilize community voting or have certified trainers in your group offer constructive feedback. Consider adding a 'Form Check Friday' post where members receive technique tips, helping to foster learning and safety awareness.
Design tiered challenge prompts within your posts: for example, offer a 'Beginner: bodyweight squats,' 'Intermediate: barbell squats,' and 'Advanced: paused squats or 1RM attempts.' Highlight advanced members’ achievements through spotlights or advanced technique discussions, and encourage them to mentor newer members for added engagement.
Create 'Accessory Lift of the Week' posts highlighting moves like Romanian deadlifts or face pulls, explaining their benefits for main lifts. Encourage members to try the accessory at their own intensity and report back on how it supports their primary lifts. Offer form tips, video demos, and simple progressions to keep it accessible.
Host multi-week challenges focused on goal-setting: ask members to declare a lift they want to improve (like bench press 1RM or learning Turkish get-ups), share baseline stats, and update their progress weekly. Feature 'Goal Getter' shoutouts and offer milestone badges for persistence, not just results, to foster ongoing motivation.
Normalize deloads and recovery as key components of strength training. Include prompts like 'Share your best deload week strategies' or 'How do you listen to your body during training?' in challenge posts. For injuries, encourage members to discuss modifications or rehab lifts (like tempo work or mobility drills) and remind the community that smart training includes rest and recovery.
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