r/naturalbodybuilding
452k members
r/naturalbodybuilding is a subreddit with 452k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses workout, looking for, looking for a, struggling, and cut, and they frequently recommend/review whey protein, protein powder, and whey protein powder.
A place for for those who believe that proper diet and intense training are all you need to build an amazing physique.
Discuss NANBF/IPE, INBF/WNBF, OCB, ABA, INBA/PNBA, and IFPA bodybuilding, noncompetitive bodybuilding, diets for the natural lifters, exercise routines and more!
All are welcome here but this sub is intended for intermediate to advanced lifters, we ask that beginners utilize the weekly and daily discussion threads for your needs.
User flair is required to post.
Popular Themes in r/naturalbodybuilding
#1
Advice Requests
: "How can people get big and ripped backs with only pull-ups"
10 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Post show blues (i guess?)"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Hello, I just started building a training app and have a few questions."
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Self Promotion Sunday - Advertise your coaching, share your Instagram, Youtube etc - (June 14, 2026)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/naturalbodybuilding
#1
Workout
: "Do you switch between low reps and high reps through seasons or keep the same Workout year round?"
15 posts
#2
Looking For
14 posts
#3
Looking For A
14 posts
#4
Struggling
10 posts
#5
Cut
: "Is sudden strength loss on a Cut indicative that it’s gone too long?"
10 posts
#6
Progress
: "Muscle memory"
10 posts
#7
Bodybuilding
: "~9 weeks out from my first show. Men’s physique Oklahoma. 6’2” 185lbs"
8 posts
#8
Daily Discussion Thread
: "Daily Discussion Thread (June 16, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions."
8 posts
#9
Hard Time
7 posts
#10
Training
: "For those running low-volume Training: what do your splits look like"
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/naturalbodybuilding
Whey Protein
128 reviews
#1
Optimum Nutrition
4.5★ from 15 reviews
#2
Dymatize
4.4★ from 7 reviews
#3
MyProtein
4.2★ from 6 reviews
Protein Powder
66 reviews
#1
Dymatize
4.7★ from 7 reviews
#2
Optimum Nutrition
5.0★ from 7 reviews
#3
MyProtein
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Whey Protein Powder
50 reviews
#1
Optimum Nutrition
4.7★ from 7 reviews
#2
Dymatize
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
Myprotein
4.8★ from 4 reviews
Flair Used in r/naturalbodybuilding
#1
Training/Routines
: "How can people get big and ripped backs with only pull-ups"
33 posts
#2
Discussion Thread
: "Daily Discussion Thread (June 16, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions."
27 posts
#3
Contest Prep
: "~9 weeks out from my first show. Men’s physique Oklahoma. 6’2” 185lbs"
11 posts
#4
Nutrition/Supplements
: "How often/rare do you consume alcohol?"
11 posts
#5
Competition
: "We did it boys! OCB Pro Card - Classic Physique"
6 posts
#6
Research
: "The 2026 ACSM position stand contradicts a fair bit of lifting advice"
4 posts
#7
Meta
: "Just finished 28 days of Rapid Fat Loss (RFL). Sharing Results."
3 posts
Member Growth in r/naturalbodybuilding
Yearly
+34k members(8.1%)
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Last updated: June 26, 2026