About r/powerlifting
This is a sub for the sport of powerlifting
The community at a glance
r/powerlifting is a Subreddit for Bodybuilders with roughly 589K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the Bodybuilding communities list.
Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Powerlifting, Thread, and Deadlift. Product recommendations often mention powerlifting program, powerlifting belt, and coach.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 4K members
- 2014: 8K members
- 2015: 11K members
- 2016: 15K members
- 2017: 18K members
- 2018: 32K members
- 2019: 44K members
- 2020: 70K members
- 2021: 134K members
- 2022: 104K members
- 2023: 91K members
- 2024: 38K members
- 2025: 12K members
- 2026: 8K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 337 members
- Aug: 549 members
- Sep: 383 members
- Oct: 193 members
- Nov: 2K members
- Dec: 2K members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 1K members
- Mar: 1K members
- Apr: 1K members
- May: 1K members
- Jun: 975 members
Topics
- Powerlifting32 posts in the past month#132Powerlifting
- Thread14 posts in the past month#214Thread
- Deadlift13 posts in the past month#313Deadlift
- Meet11 posts in the past month#411Meet
- Ipf10 posts in the past month#510Ipf
Flair
- Daily Thread17 posts in the past month
- Every Second-Daily Thread - January 05, 2026
- Every Second-Daily Thread - May 18, 2026
- Every Second-Daily Thread - May 13, 2026
#117Daily ThreadEvery Second-Daily Thread - January 05, 2026 · Every Second-Daily Thread - May 18, 2026 · Every Second-Daily Thread - May 13, 2026 - Equipment11 posts in the past month
- Equipped Lifting Thread
- Equipped Lifting Thread
- Equipped Lifting Thread
#211EquipmentEquipped Lifting Thread · Equipped Lifting Thread · Equipped Lifting Thread - VICTORY!!!4 posts in the past month
- Powerlifting Victory Thread
- Powerlifting Victory Thread
- Powerlifting Victory Thread
#34VICTORY!!!Powerlifting Victory Thread · Powerlifting Victory Thread · Powerlifting Victory Thread - Event Megathread2 posts in the past month
- 2026 IPF WORLDS MEGATHREAD
- Powerlifting America Open Nationals Watch Thread
#42Event Megathread2026 IPF WORLDS MEGATHREAD · Powerlifting America Open Nationals Watch Thread - Programming2 posts in the past month
- Programming Wednesdays - May 12, 2026
- Programming Wednesdays - June 09, 2026
#52ProgrammingProgramming Wednesdays - May 12, 2026 · Programming Wednesdays - June 09, 2026
Product recommendations
- powerlifting program41 posts in the past month
- Whats the best free pl program u could recommend
- best program for begginers
- Best free Beginner Program?
#141powerlifting programWhats the best free pl program u could recommend · best program for begginers · Best free Beginner Program? - powerlifting belt5 posts in the past month
- Best ipf approved 2023-2026 powerlifting belts?
- I'm looking for a powerlifting belt, 40 dllrs aprox ¿Did you can recommend anyone?
- Inzer PR belt. Had anyone tried it and would you recommend this belt vs the prong or lever belt?
#25powerlifting beltBest ipf approved 2023-2026 powerlifting belts? · I'm looking for a powerlifting belt, 40 dllrs aprox ¿Did you can recommend anyone? · Inzer PR belt. Had anyone tried it and would you recommend this belt vs the prong or lever belt? - coach4 posts in the past month
- Best coaches in any time zone but under 50 CAD.
- How do you recommend finding a coach?
- Can anybody recommend a good coach in or nearby Berlin?
#34coachBest coaches in any time zone but under 50 CAD. · How do you recommend finding a coach? · Can anybody recommend a good coach in or nearby Berlin? - knee wraps3 posts in the past month
- What are the current best knee wraps for squats
- What are the best knee wraps for thspa
- Best knee wraps now?
#43knee wrapsWhat are the current best knee wraps for squats · What are the best knee wraps for thspa · Best knee wraps now? - powerlifting calculator2 posts in the past month
- Best Powerlifting Calculator
- Best Powerlifting Calculator
#52powerlifting calculatorBest Powerlifting Calculator · Best Powerlifting Calculator
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/powerlifting for?
- Best for Bodybuilders enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/powerlifting 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/powerlifting have?
- Roughly 589K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/powerlifting on?
- r/powerlifting 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/powerlifting cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/powerlifting is organized under Bodybuilders.
- How do I join r/powerlifting?
- You can join r/powerlifting by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Bodybuilding communities like?
- Communities for bodybuilders and strength athletes at every level, from beginners learning the basics to competitive athletes prepping for shows. Discussion covers training splits, nutrition, supplementation, contest prep, and the science of hypertrophy.
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