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 #6 in the Bodybuilding communities list. It is the 6th largest community in the Fitness topic page.
Roughly 22K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Worst, Struggling, and Bodybuilding. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Money Talk. Product recommendations often mention protein, split, and workout tracker app.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember 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: 21K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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: 3K members
- Jul: 3K members
- Aug: 99 members
Themes
- Advice Requests3 posts in the past month
- What's the deal with Mike Israetel?
- Increased calories to maintenance after 4 month cut. Gained 4-5 in a week normal?
- I need some calorie hack, im tired every time i skip some meal
#13Advice RequestsWhat's the deal with Mike Israetel? · Increased calories to maintenance after 4 month cut. Gained 4-5 in a week normal? · I need some calorie hack, im tired every time i skip some meal - Money Talk1 post in the past month
- Wheyflation- protein is too expensive
#21Money TalkWheyflation- protein is too expensive - Ideas1 post in the past month
- 12-15 weeks out
#31Ideas12-15 weeks out - Self-Promotion1 post in the past month
- Update post-first show. NPC Fit Model, True Novice (3rd) and Master's (4th)
#41Self-PromotionUpdate post-first show. NPC Fit Model, True Novice (3rd) and Master's (4th) - News1 post in the past month
- What does everyone think about this with the current state of bodybuilding?
#51NewsWhat does everyone think about this with the current state of bodybuilding?
Topics
- Worst17 posts in the past month#117Worst
- Struggling14 posts in the past month#214Struggling
- Bodybuilding12 posts in the past month
- What does everyone think about this with the current state of bodybuilding?
#312BodybuildingWhat does everyone think about this with the current state of bodybuilding? - Tired12 posts in the past month#412Tired
- Gains10 posts in the past month#510Gains
Flair
- Check-in12 posts in the past month
- 2 weeks out Atlanta pro
- 4.5 Weeks Out From Regional
- 15.5 weeks out of regional 20.5 from nats
#112Check-in2 weeks out Atlanta pro · 4.5 Weeks Out From Regional · 15.5 weeks out of regional 20.5 from nats - Weekly Thread5 posts in the past month
- Newbie Tuesday - July 28, 2026
- Training Thursday - July 30, 2026
- Steroid Saturday - July 25, 2026
#25Weekly ThreadNewbie Tuesday - July 28, 2026 · Training Thursday - July 30, 2026 · Steroid Saturday - July 25, 2026 - Daily Discussion4 posts in the past month
- Daily Discussion Thread - July 28, 2026 (up for two days)
- Daily Discussion Thread - July 26, 2026 (up for two days)
- Daily Discussion Thread - July 30, 2026 (up for two days)
#34Daily DiscussionDaily Discussion Thread - July 28, 2026 (up for two days) · Daily Discussion Thread - July 26, 2026 (up for two days) · Daily Discussion Thread - July 30, 2026 (up for two days)
Product recommendations
- protein3 posts in the past month
- recommended protein options for lactose issues + sugar issues?
- recommended protein options for lactose issues + sugar issues? (pls help me)
- Please recommend a protein supplement for me. Details in post.
#13proteinrecommended protein options for lactose issues + sugar issues? · recommended protein options for lactose issues + sugar issues? (pls help me) · Please recommend a protein supplement for me. Details in post. - split3 posts in the past month
- The Best gym split according to sciencie
- Best 3 days split/routine ?
- Best 5 day solit
#23splitThe Best gym split according to sciencie · Best 3 days split/routine ? · Best 5 day solit - workout tracker app2 posts in the past month
- Best workout tracker app
- Best workout tracker app
#32workout tracker appBest workout tracker app · Best workout tracker app - adjustable dumbbells2 posts in the past month
- Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
- Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
#42adjustable dumbbellsBest Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended - pre-workout2 posts in the past month
- Best Preworkout
- Can someone recommend a great Pre-Workout for me for a great pump?
#52pre-workoutBest Preworkout · Can someone recommend a great Pre-Workout for me for a great pump?
Community Reviews
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
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- Views /mo (+133%)
- 11
- Visitors /mo (+83%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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