r/bodybuilding

Community Overview

About r/bodybuilding

The premier Reddit community for bodybuilding. Discussions on training, nutrition, supplementation, and contest prep. Includes news, articles, personal progress, and advice for all levels.

The community at a glance

r/bodybuilding is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and Bodybuilders with roughly 2.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Bodybuilding communities list. It is the 6th largest community in the Fitness topic page.

Roughly 15K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bodybuilding, Competition, and Show. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention workout tracker app, best exercises for beginners, and best adjustable dumbbells.

On Reddit
2.9M Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +15K members
Growth: +0.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 32K members
  • 2014: 32K members
  • 2015: 32K members
  • 2016: 34K members
  • 2017: 147K members
  • 2018: 243K members
  • 2019: 261K members
  • 2020: 570K members
  • 2023: 1.6M members
  • 2024: 0 members
  • 2025: 0 members
  • 2026: 17K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 0 members
  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. 3 Weeks Out From Pro-card Attempt
    2. M22 Any advice?
    3. Which split do you think is best for natural muscle growth and recovery: Push Pull Legs (PPL) or the traditional Bro Split? I train naturally and my goal is to build muscle, especially my chest, shoulders, and arms. Which split has given you the best results, and why?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    3 Weeks Out From Pro-card Attempt · M22 Any advice? · Which split do you think is best for natural muscle growth and recovery: Push Pull Legs (PPL) or the traditional Bro Split? I train naturally and my goal is to build muscle, especially my chest, shoulders, and arms. Which split has given you the best results, and why?
    5
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Another week down trying to get big BIG
    2. Rant - No testing during natural shows
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Another week down trying to get big BIG · Rant - No testing during natural shows
    2
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. 150kg (330.lbs) down to 126kg (277.lbs) I want a goal in mind. And I’m thinking about moving into bodybuilding as I have come to love the progress. Eating clean/dieting and working out. Any suggestions of what I should work on and in what category I can “aim” for? Age 27y, height 189 (6 feet 2.4)
    2. M20,76 kgs,5'11. How to lean bulk ?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    150kg (330.lbs) down to 126kg (277.lbs) I want a goal in mind. And I’m thinking about moving into bodybuilding as I have come to love the progress. Eating clean/dieting and working out. Any suggestions of what I should work on and in what category I can “aim” for? Age 27y, height 189 (6 feet 2.4) · M20,76 kgs,5'11. How to lean bulk ?
    2

Topics

  • Bodybuilding
    39 posts in the past month
    1. Competed in my first Bodybuilding show
    2. Any potential for bodybuilding? Lean enough to bulk or cut further?
    3. Do I have a frame that's suited for bodybuilding? If so, which division?
    #1
    Bodybuilding
    Competed in my first Bodybuilding show · Any potential for bodybuilding? Lean enough to bulk or cut further? · Do I have a frame that's suited for bodybuilding? If so, which division?
    39
  • Competition
    36 posts in the past month
    1. 71 year old men's physique competition photos
    2. My First competition!
    #2
    Competition
    71 year old men's physique competition photos · My First competition!
    36
  • Show
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Competed in my first Bodybuilding show
    2. 7 days out from regional show
    3. Show day!!!
    #3
    Show
    Competed in my first Bodybuilding show · 7 days out from regional show · Show day!!!
    19
  • Worst
    17 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    17
  • Struggling
    14 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    14

Flair

  • Check-in
    31 posts in the past month
    1. 3 weeks out from regional show
    2. 2 weeks out from regional show
    3. Single digit weeks out! 9 to go
    #1
    Check-in
    3 weeks out from regional show · 2 weeks out from regional show · Single digit weeks out! 9 to go
    31
  • Weekly Thread
    18 posts in the past month
    1. FREAKOUT FRIDAY (Weekly Rant Thread) - June 05, 2026
    2. Newbie Tuesday - June 16, 2026
    3. Shit on Me Sunday - June 14, 2026
    #2
    Weekly Thread
    FREAKOUT FRIDAY (Weekly Rant Thread) - June 05, 2026 · Newbie Tuesday - June 16, 2026 · Shit on Me Sunday - June 14, 2026
    18
  • Daily Discussion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Discussion Thread - May 27, 2026 (up for two days)
    2. Daily Discussion Thread - June 02, 2026 (up for two days)
    3. Daily Discussion Thread - May 31, 2026 (up for two days)
    #3
    Daily Discussion
    Daily Discussion Thread - May 27, 2026 (up for two days) · Daily Discussion Thread - June 02, 2026 (up for two days) · Daily Discussion Thread - May 31, 2026 (up for two days)
    12

Product recommendations

  • workout tracker app
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best workout tracker app
    2. Best workout tracker app
    #1
    workout tracker app
    Best workout tracker app · Best workout tracker app
    2
  • best exercises for beginners
    2 posts in the past month
    1. best exercises for beginners
    2. best exercises for beginners
    #2
    best exercises for beginners
    best exercises for beginners · best exercises for beginners
    2
  • best adjustable dumbbells
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    2. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    #3
    best adjustable dumbbells
    Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    2
  • protein powder recommended
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Protein Powder Recommended
    2. Protein Powder Recommended
    #4
    protein powder recommended
    Protein Powder Recommended · Protein Powder Recommended
    2
  • can anyone recommend a ppl routine that only uses dumbbells and a adjustable bench? thanks
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a PPL routine that only uses dumbbells and a adjustable bench? Thanks
    2. Can anyone recommend a PPL routine that only uses dumbbells and a adjustable bench? Thanks
    #5
    can anyone recommend a ppl routine that only uses dumbbells and a adjustable bench? thanks
    Can anyone recommend a PPL routine that only uses dumbbells and a adjustable bench? Thanks · Can anyone recommend a PPL routine that only uses dumbbells and a adjustable bench? Thanks
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/bodybuilding for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and Bodybuilders enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/bodybuilding free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/bodybuilding have?
Roughly 2.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/bodybuilding on?
r/bodybuilding runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/bodybuilding cover?
On the Hive Index, r/bodybuilding is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, Bodybuilders.
How do I join r/bodybuilding?
You can join r/bodybuilding by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.

Monthly Stats

4
Views
4
Visitors
0
Referrals