r/bodybuilding is a subreddit with 2.9M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses worst, bodybuilder, bulk, gym, and tired, and they frequently recommend/review supplement stack, classical music recommendations, and weightlifting shoes.
Popular Themes in r/bodybuilding
#1
Advice Requests
: "going to mr Olympia jr in Vegas next week as a fan - first time attending. Do the fans also stay in the Palms or do they opt for the strip? Appreciate any advice - and thank you!"
2 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "whats the best brand of creatin?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/bodybuilding
#1
Worst
18 posts
#2
Bodybuilder
: "Thinking about becoming a pro Bodybuilder at 49yo. Any coaches around Charlotte, NC?"
10 posts
#3
Bulk
9 posts
#4
Gym
8 posts
#5
Tired
6 posts
#6
Food
5 posts
#7
Hate
5 posts
#8
Diet
4 posts
#9
Routine
4 posts
#10
Hard Time
4 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
Weekly Thread
: "Steroid Saturday - September 19, 2026"
3 posts
#2
Check-in
: "2 weeks 2 days out qualifier - possibly 12 weeks out Nats"
2 posts
#3
Daily Discussion
: "Daily Discussion Thread - September 18, 2026 (up for two days)"
2 posts
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Yearly
+28k members(1.0%)
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Last updated: September 20, 2026