r/hypertrophy

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The community at a glance

r/hypertrophy is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and Bodybuilders with roughly 6K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Bodybuilding communities list.

Roughly 5K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Training, Routine, and Hypertrophy.

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6K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +5K members
Growth: +488.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2025: 3K members
  • 2026: 2K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 69 members
  • Sep: 40 members
  • Oct: 47 members
  • Nov: 562 members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 286 members
  • Feb: 65 members
  • Mar: 127 members
  • Apr: 195 members
  • May: 275 members
  • Jun: 439 members
  • Jul: 343 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)
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Split/routine refinement
    2. Is 5 upper body days per week too much?
    3. Critique my Upper/Lower 4-Day Workout Split (hypertrophy focus)
    #1
    Program (Advice OK)
    Split/routine refinement · Is 5 upper body days per week too much? · Critique my Upper/Lower 4-Day Workout Split (hypertrophy focus)
    26
  • Question
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Is it true that dumbell-press is better than bench-press?
    2. Push/Pull Split - leg exercises in all 4 days or cluster them into 2?
    3. Looking for reliable, evidence-based resources for strength and hypertrophy.
    #2
    Question
    Is it true that dumbell-press is better than bench-press? · Push/Pull Split - leg exercises in all 4 days or cluster them into 2? · Looking for reliable, evidence-based resources for strength and hypertrophy.
    11
  • Other
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Mastering anabolism | Bodybuilding (Write-up)
    2. Gave up the commercial gym last year, training entirely from an app now
    #3
    Other
    Mastering anabolism | Bodybuilding (Write-up) · Gave up the commercial gym last year, training entirely from an app now
    2
  • Form Check (Advice OK)
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I need a plan for decent hypertrophy for the least amount of time I can put in
    2. Need advice on squat technique
    #4
    Form Check (Advice OK)
    I need a plan for decent hypertrophy for the least amount of time I can put in · Need advice on squat technique
    2
  • Program (No Advice)
    1 post in the past month
    1. The 3x upper, 2x lower split that I use to maximize growth and still recover perfectly for the next session
    #5
    Program (No Advice)
    The 3x upper, 2x lower split that I use to maximize growth and still recover perfectly for the next session
    1
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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 6K 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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