r/bodybuilding is a subreddit with 2.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses worst, struggling, tired, bodybuilding, and gains, and they frequently recommend/review supplement stack, classical music recommendations, and weightlifting shoes.
Popular Themes in r/bodybuilding
#1
Solution Requests
: "Looking for an old *Flex* magazine (German or English) – for our gym decor project."
1 post
#2
Advice Requests
: "2-ISH MONTHS FROM MEN'S PHYSIQUE REGIONAL DEBUT (M34/5'11). Critique welcome!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/bodybuilding
#1
Worst
17 posts
#2
Struggling
14 posts
#3
Tired
12 posts
#4
Bodybuilding
10 posts
#5
Gains
10 posts
#6
Looking For A Routine
9 posts
#7
Bulking
9 posts
#8
Annoying
8 posts
#9
Hate
6 posts
#10
Routine
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
: "6 Weeks Out, 248lbs"
34 posts
#2
Weekly Thread
: "Steroid Saturday - July 18, 2026"
12 posts
#3
Daily Discussion
: "Daily Discussion Thread - July 14, 2026 (up for two days)"
9 posts
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Yearly
+20k members(0.7%)
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Last updated: July 23, 2026