r/bodybuilding is a subreddit with 2.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses worst, struggling, tired, gains, and bulking, and they frequently recommend/review supplement stack, classical music recommendations, and weightlifting shoes.
Popular Themes in r/bodybuilding
#1
Advice Requests
: "Looking for feedback"
4 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "Alicia Bell | Performance Coach on Instagram"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/bodybuilding
#1
Worst
17 posts
#2
Struggling
14 posts
#3
Tired
12 posts
#4
Gains
10 posts
#5
Bulking
9 posts
#6
Bodybuilding
9 posts
#7
Routine
8 posts
#8
Annoying
8 posts
#9
Hate
6 posts
#10
Workout
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/bodybuilding
Supplement Stack
11 reviews
#1
BCAAs
3.0★ from 1 review
#2
EC
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
CLA
3.0★ from 1 review
Classical Music Recommendations
5 reviews
#1
Ludwig van Beethoven
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Johannes Brahms
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Camille Saint-Saëns
5.0★ from 1 review
Weightlifting Shoes
1 review
#1
Adidas
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/bodybuilding
#1
Check-in
: "12 and 17 weeks out"
16 posts
#2
Weekly Thread
: "Newbie Tuesday - August 18, 2026"
6 posts
#3
Daily Discussion
: "Daily Discussion Thread - August 19, 2026 (up for two days)"
3 posts
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Yearly
+24k members(0.8%)
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Last updated: August 21, 2026