r/hypertrophy

Community Overview

About r/hypertrophy

Everything about building muscle

The community at a glance

r/hypertrophy is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and Bodybuilders with roughly 12K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Bodybuilding communities list.

Roughly 11K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Training, Routine, and Hypertrophy.

On Reddit
12K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +11K members
Growth: +913.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2025: 3K members
  • 2026: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 286 members
  • Feb: 65 members
  • Mar: 127 members
  • Apr: 195 members
  • May: 275 members
  • Jun: 439 members
  • Jul: 804 members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 611 members

Topics

  • Training
    17 posts in the past month
    #1
    Training
    17
  • Routine
    6 posts in the past month
    #2
    Routine
    6
  • Hypertrophy
    5 posts in the past month
    #3
    Hypertrophy
    5
  • Shoulders
    4 posts in the past month
    #4
    Shoulders
    4
  • Advice
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Advice
    2

Flair

  • Program (Advice OK)
    36 posts in the past month
    1. My gym coach gave me this 5-day split. Is it good, or should I stick to PPLUL?
    2. High volume on a 4 days per week split
    3. Am I doing to much volume or not enough?
    #1
    Program (Advice OK)
    My gym coach gave me this 5-day split. Is it good, or should I stick to PPLUL? · High volume on a 4 days per week split · Am I doing to much volume or not enough?
    36
  • Question
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Experiences on doing things like pull-ups, push-ups, dips daily?
    2. Wide Overhand Grip Pull-Ups vs. Close Neutral-Grip Pull-Ups for Wider Lats?
    3. Does this incline fly machine really not bias the upper chest?
    #2
    Question
    Experiences on doing things like pull-ups, push-ups, dips daily? · Wide Overhand Grip Pull-Ups vs. Close Neutral-Grip Pull-Ups for Wider Lats? · Does this incline fly machine really not bias the upper chest?
    16
  • Other
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Rate my split as a 5,10 65kg 15 year old
    2. Working rotating 12h shifts at Intel (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off – non-fixed schedule) – Need advice on sleep & workout routine
    #3
    Other
    Rate my split as a 5,10 65kg 15 year old · Working rotating 12h shifts at Intel (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off – non-fixed schedule) – Need advice on sleep & workout routine
    2
  • Diet (Advice OK)
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What should my macro split be? (Lean bulk)
    2. Insulin resistance and hypertrophy
    #4
    Diet (Advice OK)
    What should my macro split be? (Lean bulk) · Insulin resistance and hypertrophy
    2
  • Video
    1 post in the past month
    1. Is this variation of triceps pushdown better than the standard pushdown?
    #5
    Video
    Is this variation of triceps pushdown better than the standard pushdown?
    1

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hypertrophy for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and Bodybuilders enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/hypertrophy 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/hypertrophy have?
Roughly 12K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hypertrophy on?
r/hypertrophy 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/hypertrophy cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hypertrophy is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, Bodybuilders.
How do I join r/hypertrophy?
You can join r/hypertrophy 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.

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