r/naturalbodybuilding

450k members
r/naturalbodybuilding is a subreddit with 450k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses workout, looking for, looking for a, worst, 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
: "Lads, any advice for workouts in high heat?"
4 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Is sudden strength loss on a cut indicative that it’s gone too long?"
1 post
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Self Promotion Sunday - Advertise your coaching, share your Instagram, Youtube etc - (May 17, 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

Worst

10 posts
#5

Cut

: "Is sudden strength loss on a Cut indicative that it’s gone too long?"
9 posts
#6

Struggling

8 posts
#7

Hard Time

7 posts
#8

Routine

6 posts
#9

Bodybuilding Show

: "Just under 3 weeks out from first natural Bodybuilding Show!"
5 posts
#10

Bulk

: "What body fat am I? Should I try to lean Bulk to 180?"
4 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
#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
Discussion Thread
: "Daily Discussion Thread (June 01, 2026) - Beginner and Simple/Quick Questions Go Here Thread for discussing quick/simple topics not needing an entire posts or beginner questions."
30 posts
#2
Training/Routines
: "​What was the biggest "falsely advertised" fitness myth you had to unlearn as a natural lifter?"
25 posts
#3
Contest Prep
: "RECAP - First Natural Contest"
14 posts
#4
Nutrition/Supplements
: "Is sudden strength loss on a cut indicative that it’s gone too long?"
5 posts
#5
Meta
: "Just finished 28 days of Rapid Fat Loss (RFL). Sharing Results."
4 posts
#6
Research
: "The 2026 ACSM position stand contradicts a fair bit of lifting advice"
3 posts
#7
Competition
: "Keeping Pro Card Active?"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/naturalbodybuilding

Yearly
+32k members(7.5%)

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Last updated: June 11, 2026