r/naturalbodybuilding

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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 460K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Bodybuilding communities list.

Roughly 39K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Training, Looking For, and Workout. Product recommendations often mention preworkout, protein powder, and whey protein.

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460K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +39K members
Growth: +9.1% / year

Member 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: 31K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 50 members

Topics

  • Training
    13 posts in the past month
    #1
    Training
    13
  • Looking For
    12 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    12
  • Workout
    12 posts in the past month
    #3
    Workout
    12
  • Looking For A
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A
    12
  • Physique
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Physique
    9

Flair

  • Training/Routines
    7 posts in the past month
    1. At a loss on what to do
    2. Starting squats as an experienced lifter?
    3. Would this program work in theory? Seems so simple and effective but I’ve never heard of it being used
    #1
    Training/Routines
    At a loss on what to do · Starting squats as an experienced lifter? · Would this program work in theory? Seems so simple and effective but I’ve never heard of it being used
    7
  • Discussion Thread
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Discussion Thread (September 28, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions.
    2. Weekly Photo Thread - Week of (September 28, 2026) : Progress Photos, "Humble" Brags, Physique Critiques and more!
    3. Daily Discussion Thread (September 27, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions.
    #2
    Discussion Thread
    Daily Discussion Thread (September 28, 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 (September 28, 2026) : Progress Photos, "Humble" Brags, Physique Critiques and more! · Daily Discussion Thread (September 27, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions.
    5
  • Nutrition/Supplements
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Protein powder prices
    2. Adding movement vs. reducing food in a deficit.
    3. Peptides Are Insane
    #3
    Nutrition/Supplements
    Protein powder prices · Adding movement vs. reducing food in a deficit. · Peptides Are Insane
    3
  • Contest Prep
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Not a Mr Olympia
    2. 69kg 175cm 18M, what's my bodyfat genuinely??
    #4
    Contest Prep
    Not a Mr Olympia · 69kg 175cm 18M, what's my bodyfat genuinely??
    2
  • Meta
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Having a hard time progressing - what do you think I should focus on?
    2. Having a hard time progressing - what do you think I should focus on?
    #5
    Meta
    Having a hard time progressing - what do you think I should focus on? · Having a hard time progressing - what do you think I should focus on?
    2

Product recommendations

  • preworkout
    12 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best Preworkout that won't make me see sounds?
    2. What’s the best Preworkout that won’t make me see sounds?
    3. What's the best Pre?
    #1
    preworkout
    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?
    12
  • protein powder
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best Protein powder for skinny guy to build muscle mass?
    2. What is the Best Protein Powder to Buy?
    3. What is the Best Protein Powder to Buy?
    #2
    protein powder
    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?
    7
  • whey protein
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What whey protein brand do you recommend?
    2. What whey protein brand do you recommend?
    3. What whey protein brand do you recommend?
    #3
    whey protein
    What whey protein brand do you recommend? · What whey protein brand do you recommend? · What whey protein brand do you recommend?
    6
  • rest times
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Are recommended rest times only <3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better?
    2. 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. Are recommended rest times only &lt;3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better?
    #4
    rest times
    Are recommended rest times only &lt;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 &lt;3-5 min because otherwise workouts would take too long? Would resting 1 hour between sets theoretically be better?
    6
  • 3 day split
    4 posts in the past month
    1. what is the best 3 day split?
    2. what is the best 3 day split?
    3. Best 3 day split ??
    #5
    3 day split
    what is the best 3 day split? · what is the best 3 day split? · Best 3 day split ??
    4
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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 460K 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.
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