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 bodybuilding, competition, show, worst, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review supplement stack, classical music recommendations, and weightlifting shoes.
Popular Themes in r/bodybuilding
#1
Advice Requests
: "3 Weeks Out From Pro-card Attempt"
5 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "150kg (330.lbs) down to 126kg (277.lbs) I want a goal in mind. And I’m thinking about moving into bodybuilding as I have come to love the progress. Eating clean/dieting and working out. Any suggestions of what I should work on and in what category I can “aim” for? Age 27y, height 189 (6 feet 2.4)"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Another week down trying to get big BIG"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/bodybuilding
#1
Bodybuilding
: "Competed in my first Bodybuilding show"
39 posts
#2
Competition
: "71 year old men's physique Competition photos"
36 posts
#3
Show
: "Competed in my first Bodybuilding Show"
19 posts
#4
Worst
17 posts
#5
Struggling
14 posts
#6
Bulking
: "M20,76 kgs,5'11. How to lean bulk ?"
12 posts
#7
Tired
12 posts
#8
Physique
: "Classic Physique. 174cm, 199.8lbs today. Decided to jump into a local show in 3 weeks for fun 😎 likely gonna go back to growing and do a run for the pro card early next year. May continue the prep though, will see how I feel once I get off stage."
12 posts
#9
Gains
11 posts
#10
Looking For A Routine
9 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
: "3 weeks out from regional show"
31 posts
#2
Weekly Thread
: "FREAKOUT FRIDAY (Weekly Rant Thread) - June 05, 2026"
18 posts
#3
Daily Discussion
: "Daily Discussion Thread - May 27, 2026 (up for two days)"
12 posts
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Yearly
+15k members(0.5%)
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Last updated: June 20, 2026