r/powerlifting

Community Overview

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.

On Reddit
589K Members

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +2.2% / year

Member 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

  • Powerlifting
    32 posts in the past month
    #1
    Powerlifting
    32
  • Thread
    14 posts in the past month
    #2
    Thread
    14
  • Deadlift
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Deadlift
    13
  • Meet
    11 posts in the past month
    #4
    Meet
    11
  • Ipf
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Ipf
    10

Flair

  • Daily Thread
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Every Second-Daily Thread - January 05, 2026
    2. Every Second-Daily Thread - May 18, 2026
    3. Every Second-Daily Thread - May 13, 2026
    #1
    Daily Thread
    Every Second-Daily Thread - January 05, 2026 · Every Second-Daily Thread - May 18, 2026 · Every Second-Daily Thread - May 13, 2026
    17
  • Equipment
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Equipped Lifting Thread
    2. Equipped Lifting Thread
    3. Equipped Lifting Thread
    #2
    Equipment
    Equipped Lifting Thread · Equipped Lifting Thread · Equipped Lifting Thread
    11
  • VICTORY!!!
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Powerlifting Victory Thread
    2. Powerlifting Victory Thread
    3. Powerlifting Victory Thread
    #3
    VICTORY!!!
    Powerlifting Victory Thread · Powerlifting Victory Thread · Powerlifting Victory Thread
    4
  • Event Megathread
    2 posts in the past month
    1. 2026 IPF WORLDS MEGATHREAD
    2. Powerlifting America Open Nationals Watch Thread
    #4
    Event Megathread
    2026 IPF WORLDS MEGATHREAD · Powerlifting America Open Nationals Watch Thread
    2
  • Programming
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Programming Wednesdays - May 12, 2026
    2. Programming Wednesdays - June 09, 2026
    #5
    Programming
    Programming Wednesdays - May 12, 2026 · Programming Wednesdays - June 09, 2026
    2

Product recommendations

  • powerlifting program
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Whats the best free pl program u could recommend
    2. best program for begginers
    3. Best free Beginner Program?
    #1
    powerlifting program
    Whats the best free pl program u could recommend · best program for begginers · Best free Beginner Program?
    41
  • powerlifting belt
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best ipf approved 2023-2026 powerlifting belts?
    2. I'm looking for a powerlifting belt, 40 dllrs aprox ¿Did you can recommend anyone?
    3. Inzer PR belt. Had anyone tried it and would you recommend this belt vs the prong or lever belt?
    #2
    powerlifting belt
    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?
    5
  • coach
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best coaches in any time zone but under 50 CAD.
    2. How do you recommend finding a coach?
    3. Can anybody recommend a good coach in or nearby Berlin?
    #3
    coach
    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?
    4
  • knee wraps
    3 posts in the past month
    1. What are the current best knee wraps for squats
    2. What are the best knee wraps for thspa
    3. Best knee wraps now?
    #4
    knee wraps
    What are the current best knee wraps for squats · What are the best knee wraps for thspa · Best knee wraps now?
    3
  • powerlifting calculator
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Powerlifting Calculator
    2. Best Powerlifting Calculator
    #5
    powerlifting calculator
    Best Powerlifting Calculator · Best Powerlifting Calculator
    2

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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