General
killing it
What does killing it mean?
Doing extremely well and training hard, crushing your session.
"You're killing it today, that's a new PR!"
Origin
General slang for excelling, common in gym encouragement.
Frequently asked questions
What does killing it mean at the gym?
It means someone is performing exceptionally well — training hard and crushing their session, often shouted as encouragement.
Is killing it a compliment?
Yes, it's positive — a way of telling someone they're doing great and smashing their workout or goals.
How do you use killing it in a sentence?
Like 'You're killing it today!' to hype up a training partner who just hit a new personal record.
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