As If Your Ripped Muscles Weren't Enough, These 17 Tattoos Prove You Love to Lift

By Jenny Sugar

If you love the way a barbell feels in your hands and you're into getting inked, you might want to consider one of these fitness-inspired tattoos from Instagram that tell the world how much you love getting strong at the gym. If you're looking for something small and subtle, we've got inspo for that. If you want something large and loud, there are ideas for those as well. Although each tattoo varies in size, they all say one thing: lifting is life! Scroll through for some ideas for your first (or second or 10th) tattoo.

You'll see this tattoo every time you reach for the bar.

Small and sweet, yet bold.

This will inspire you to deadlift.

For something bold that makes a statement, opt for a big design with several colors.

Because lifting feeds your soul.

This tattoo screams "strong and badass!"

Some color and shading will really bring the details of the barbell to life.

Simple and bold; this would look great on your arm or leg.

This tattoo is feminine and basic, and we love that it's hidden most of the time so only you know it's there.

Kettlebells are just as badass as barbells!

The love is big for the barbell!

For when lifting has captured your heart.

A wrist tattoos is perfect for the lifting-obsessed because you'll see it every time you reach for the barbell, dumbbell, or kettlebell.

Yep, lifting is life. Period.

The drawing of this girl is cute, but you know she's a beast!

We love lifting!

Barbells, plates, kettlebells - we love them all!