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 #7 in the Bodybuilding communities list. It is the 6th largest community in the Fitness topic page.

Roughly 24K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Worst, Struggling, and Tired. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention protein, split, and workout tracker app.

On Reddit
2.9M Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +24K members
Growth: +0.8% / 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: 22K 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: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for feedback
    2. Does neck training increase sleep apnea risk?
    3. What makes Superdrol a popular choice among experienced bodybuilding enthusiasts?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Looking for feedback · Does neck training increase sleep apnea risk? · What makes Superdrol a popular choice among experienced bodybuilding enthusiasts?
    4
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Alicia Bell | Performance Coach on Instagram
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    Alicia Bell | Performance Coach on Instagram
    1

Topics

  • Worst
    17 posts in the past month
    #1
    Worst
    17
  • Struggling
    14 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    14
  • Tired
    12 posts in the past month
    #3
    Tired
    12
  • Gains
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Gains
    10
  • Bulking
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Bulking
    9

Flair

  • Check-in
    16 posts in the past month
    1. 12 and 17 weeks out
    2. 6 Weeks Out, 2nd Competitive Season Log - Update
    3. 4 Weeks Out - True Novice Classic Physique
    #1
    Check-in
    12 and 17 weeks out · 6 Weeks Out, 2nd Competitive Season Log - Update · 4 Weeks Out - True Novice Classic Physique
    16
  • Weekly Thread
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Newbie Tuesday - August 18, 2026
    2. FREAKOUT FRIDAY (Weekly Rant Thread) - August 14, 2026
    3. Steroid Saturday - August 15, 2026
    #2
    Weekly Thread
    Newbie Tuesday - August 18, 2026 · FREAKOUT FRIDAY (Weekly Rant Thread) - August 14, 2026 · Steroid Saturday - August 15, 2026
    6
  • Daily Discussion
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Discussion Thread - August 19, 2026 (up for two days)
    2. Daily Discussion Thread - August 17, 2026 (up for two days)
    3. Daily Discussion Thread - August 21, 2026 (up for two days)
    #3
    Daily Discussion
    Daily Discussion Thread - August 19, 2026 (up for two days) · Daily Discussion Thread - August 17, 2026 (up for two days) · Daily Discussion Thread - August 21, 2026 (up for two days)
    3

Product recommendations

  • protein
    3 posts in the past month
    1. recommended protein options for lactose issues + sugar issues?
    2. recommended protein options for lactose issues + sugar issues? (pls help me)
    3. Please recommend a protein supplement for me. Details in post.
    #1
    protein
    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.
    3
  • split
    3 posts in the past month
    1. The Best gym split according to sciencie
    2. Best 3 days split/routine ?
    3. Best 5 day solit
    #2
    split
    The Best gym split according to sciencie · Best 3 days split/routine ? · Best 5 day solit
    3
  • workout tracker app
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best workout tracker app
    2. Best workout tracker app
    #3
    workout tracker app
    Best workout tracker app · Best workout tracker app
    2
  • adjustable dumbbells
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    2. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    #4
    adjustable dumbbells
    Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    2
  • pre-workout
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Preworkout
    2. Can someone recommend a great Pre-Workout for me for a great pump?
    #5
    pre-workout
    Best Preworkout · Can someone recommend a great Pre-Workout for me for a great pump?
    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

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Views /mo
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Visitors /mo
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