r/bodybuilding • • Jul 04 '26

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion Thread - July 04, 2026 (up for two days)

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r/bodybuilding • • 3h ago

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion Thread - October 16, 2026 (up for two days)

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r/bodybuilding • • 19h ago

1st Time Fit Model 2nd Place

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Proud of my first time competing where I got 2nd in three classes in the fit model division! So much work to be done still, I can’t wait to compete again


r/bodybuilding • • 3h ago

Weekly Thread FREAKOUT FRIDAY (Weekly Rant Thread) - October 16, 2026

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What makes you want to flip? Tell us today in our weekly Freakout Friday thread!


r/bodybuilding • • 1d ago

Check-in 3 and 8 weeks out

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24yo 5'9 225.2lbs


r/bodybuilding • • 1d ago

Stage shots from Canadian Nationals

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r/bodybuilding • • 1d ago

Weekly Thread Training Thursday - October 15, 2026

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Submit form checks, programs, questions about programs and program success stories (especially if you saw growth from it).


r/bodybuilding • • 16h ago

Was tracking workouts the key to Dorian Yates' mass?

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Obviously Dorian Yates was known for keeping a meticulous record of all his workouts, but I know a lot of guys who don't track anything and seem to get big? Does tracking workouts make a difference really? How many Mr Olympias actually were tracking workouts?


r/bodybuilding • • 2d ago

3.5 weeks out - Romania Muscle Fest Pro

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r/bodybuilding • • 2d ago

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion Thread - October 14, 2026 (up for two days)

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r/bodybuilding • • 3d ago

Couple stage shots from Canadian Nationals

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r/bodybuilding • • 3d ago

Are the golden Era Bodybuilders really better then the new ones?

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I mean this more from a technical side, because i dont have any expertise in Bodybuilding judging.

Lets say Nick Walker, in a 2007 Lineup, where would he rank? Could he win the title or is it straight up impossible?

Because i dont know it seems hard to believe that this era is "weak" if that makes sense.

We had so much progress in any Sport, why not in Bodybuilding?


r/bodybuilding • • 4d ago

Steve reeves looking like a greek statue come to life (1948)

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r/bodybuilding • • 3d ago

Just under 6 w/o

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6 weeks out. Best spot mentally at this point in prep. Ready to wrap this up


r/bodybuilding • • 3d ago

Weekly Thread Newbie Tuesday - October 13, 2026

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Ask all newbie BB related questions here.


r/bodybuilding • • 4d ago

Week 1 of push phase!

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9 weeks post show from Atlanta pro!
Had an unreal rebound and some great bloodwork results 🙏🏼 holding around 210-212 lbs fasted weight. Was 190 on show day. Aiming to push for 8 weeks and then see where we are at!


r/bodybuilding • • 4d ago

Peak week #1

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553 Upvotes

Comparing my photos from my peak week for this exact same show a year ago, my progress is crazy to me. I’m stoked for this “side quest” show, and to see how much better I can be in 9 weeks for nationals


r/bodybuilding • • 4d ago

First Show vs. Last Show

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r/bodybuilding • • 4d ago

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion Thread - October 12, 2026 (up for two days)

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r/bodybuilding • • 5d ago

Two years ago today. RIP Big Lenny

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r/bodybuilding • • 5d ago

In your opinion, biggest screw job in bodybuilding history?

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I am bored. I am drunk. Post below.

In my opinion;

Jay in 2007. I love Jay. He’s one of the GOATS. He possibly would be the goat if Ronnie didn’t exist. However, in 2007 he absolutely should not have won. Incredibly soft, he was beaten BAD from the back. Look at him when the winner was announced. Even he knew. I’ll go as far to say he looked better in 08 when he lost the Dexter than he did in 07 when he won.

Post yours below.


r/bodybuilding • • 5d ago

Cruising vs. Fully Off

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Almost all the top Mr. Olympia competitors claim they would go fully off gear for the off-season and give their bodies the chance to properly recover. Yet, the prevailing logic here seems to have shifted to cruise/blast in order to 1) avoid muscle loss 2) avoid a shitty few months as your hormones rebalance. If going off cycle was optimal for the absolute best in the game, why is it not optimal for the average advanced lifted? I'm really struggling with that bit of cognitive dissonance, and am inclined to agree with the old-school fully-off folks.

Do any of you still go completely off-cycle and do a PCT instead of cruising, and why? What does your off-cycle support PCT stack look like? I wanted a more updating consensus, because I think the widespread availability of sarms like enclomiphene is going to materially impact what "off-cycle", "recovery", and "optimal" mean.


r/bodybuilding • • 5d ago

Weekly Thread Shit on Me Sunday - October 11, 2026

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Weekly physique critique thread for feedback and helpful criticism.


r/bodybuilding • • 6d ago

4 days out (again)

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Since you all enjoyed the last shot in the bath! Here is it again 4 days out again! Show us now tomorrow when posting this.


r/bodybuilding • • 6d ago

Entering week 11 of our cruise here 2 more weeks before we go into a last push before prep later in 2027. Holding in the low 220s

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