About r/naturalbodybuilding
A place for for those who believe that proper diet and intense training are all you need to build an amazing physique. Discuss NANBF/IPE, INBF/WNBF, OCB, ABA, INBA/PNBA, and IFPA bodybuilding, noncompetitive bodybuilding, diets for the natural lifters, exercise routines and more! All are welcome here but this sub is intended for intermediate to advanced lifters, we ask that beginners utilize the weekly and daily discussion threads for your needs. User flair is required to post.
The community at a glance
r/naturalbodybuilding is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts and Bodybuilders with roughly 453K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Bodybuilding communities list.
Roughly 34K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Workout, and Looking For A. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Ideas. Product recommendations often mention preworkout, protein powder, and whey protein.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 1K members
- 2014: 2K members
- 2015: 3K members
- 2016: 4K members
- 2017: 11K members
- 2018: 32K members
- 2019: 51K members
- 2020: 46K members
- 2021: 28K members
- 2023: 67K members
- 2024: 89K members
- 2025: 95K members
- 2026: 23K members
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 1K members
- Sep: 1K members
- Oct: 984 members
- Nov: 3K members
- Dec: 3K members
- Jan: 4K members
- Feb: 4K members
- Mar: 4K members
- Apr: 4K members
- May: 3K members
- Jun: 3K members
- Jul: 1K members
Themes
- Advice Requests9 posts in the past month
- Starting gym first time any advices?
- Starting gym for first time any advices?
- M 31 5’ 8” 164lbs Not sure where I stand. Does it even look like I lift?
#19Advice RequestsStarting gym first time any advices? · Starting gym for first time any advices? · M 31 5’ 8” 164lbs Not sure where I stand. Does it even look like I lift? - Ideas1 post in the past month
- Would you actually want a virtual "hype man" - like a gym bro - that texts you to get you to the gym?
#21IdeasWould you actually want a virtual "hype man" - like a gym bro - that texts you to get you to the gym? - Self-Promotion1 post in the past month
- 2am leg workout. IG @Vtaperjoc
#31Self-Promotion2am leg workout. IG @Vtaperjoc
Topics
- Looking For14 posts in the past month#114Looking For
- Workout14 posts in the past month#214Workout
- Looking For A14 posts in the past month#314Looking For A
- Struggling8 posts in the past month#48Struggling
- Hard Time7 posts in the past month#57Hard Time
Flair
- Training/Routines8 posts in the past month
- 4 years later
- I am looking for ways to actually get bigger but I am stagnated. (I am third pic)
- 2am leg workout. IG @Vtaperjoc
#18Training/Routines4 years later · I am looking for ways to actually get bigger but I am stagnated. (I am third pic) · 2am leg workout. IG @Vtaperjoc - Discussion Thread4 posts in the past month
- Daily Discussion Thread (July 04, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions.
- Daily Discussion Thread (July 06, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions.
- Weekly Photo Thread - Week of (July 06, 2026) : Progress Photos, "Humble" Brags, Physique Critiques and more!
#24Discussion ThreadDaily Discussion Thread (July 04, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions. · Daily Discussion Thread (July 06, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions. · Weekly Photo Thread - Week of (July 06, 2026) : Progress Photos, "Humble" Brags, Physique Critiques and more! - Nutrition/Supplements3 posts in the past month
- Only creatine
- Can you have a reverse diet when ending a cut after vacation?
- I’ve been taking creatine for 14 years so this isn’t a question of is it safe more so a question of theory
#33Nutrition/SupplementsOnly creatine · Can you have a reverse diet when ending a cut after vacation? · I’ve been taking creatine for 14 years so this isn’t a question of is it safe more so a question of theory - Meta1 post in the past month
- Finally seeing some progress since I started tracking my workouts in my notes app
#41MetaFinally seeing some progress since I started tracking my workouts in my notes app - Competition1 post in the past month
- 1 year progress 87kg -> 93kg
#51Competition1 year progress 87kg -> 93kg
Product recommendations
- preworkout12 posts in the past month
- What is the best Preworkout that won't make me see sounds?
- What’s the best Preworkout that won’t make me see sounds?
- What's the best Pre?
#112preworkoutWhat is the best Preworkout that won't make me see sounds? · What’s the best Preworkout that won’t make me see sounds? · What's the best Pre? - protein powder7 posts in the past month
- Best Protein powder for skinny guy to build muscle mass?
- What is the Best Protein Powder to Buy?
- What is the Best Protein Powder to Buy?
#27protein powderBest Protein powder for skinny guy to build muscle mass? · What is the Best Protein Powder to Buy? · What is the Best Protein Powder to Buy? - whey protein6 posts in the past month
- What whey protein brand do you recommend?
- What whey protein brand do you recommend?
- What whey protein brand do you recommend?
#36whey proteinWhat whey protein brand do you recommend? · What whey protein brand do you recommend? · What whey protein brand do you recommend? - rest times6 posts in the past month
- Are recommended rest times only <3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better?
- Are recommended rest times only <3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better?
- Are recommended rest times only <3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better?
#46rest timesAre recommended rest times only <3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better? · Are recommended rest times only <3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better? · Are recommended rest times only <3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better? - 3 day split4 posts in the past month
- what is the best 3 day split?
- what is the best 3 day split?
- Best 3 day split ??
#543 day splitwhat is the best 3 day split? · what is the best 3 day split? · Best 3 day split ??
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/naturalbodybuilding for?
- Best for Fitness Enthusiasts and Bodybuilders enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/naturalbodybuilding 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/naturalbodybuilding have?
- Roughly 453K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/naturalbodybuilding on?
- r/naturalbodybuilding 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/naturalbodybuilding cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/naturalbodybuilding is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts, Bodybuilders.
- How do I join r/naturalbodybuilding?
- You can join r/naturalbodybuilding 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 (+50%)
- 5
- Visitors /mo (+25%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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