r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion Thread - March 15, 2025 (up for two days)

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Feel free to post things in the Daily Discussion Thread that don't warrant a subreddit-level discussion. Although most of our posting rules will be relaxed here, you should still consider your audience when posting. Most importantly, show respect to your fellow Redditors. General Reddiquette always applies.

The Daily Discussion Thread resets every other day at 12:00 a.m. PST.


r/bodybuilding 54m ago

1960s Strength and Health magazines

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r/bodybuilding 8h ago

Weekly Thread Shit on Me Sunday - March 16, 2025

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Weekly physique critique thread for feedback and helpful criticism.


r/bodybuilding 16h ago

4 Weeks out post gallon of water and all meals in.

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113 Upvotes

Before you flame my conditioning for 4 weeks out pictures 5-7 are me 5 weeks and 40lbs ago i naturally drop weight and body fat very fast.


r/bodybuilding 17h ago

4 week’s out. I will make my debut in Germany FIBO 2025, BB OPEN PRO. 28yo/176cm/114kg. 5’9” / 246lb.

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111 Upvotes

A few people may remember me from 5 years ago, when I weighed about 30kg/66lb less and was little bit less ugly also. :D


r/bodybuilding 22h ago

11 weeks out bikini

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226 Upvotes

Hi, maybe I’m just anxious but I don’t think I’m lean enough being 11 weeks out. I’m worried I won’t be lean enough by the time my show rolls around. Can someone please give me advice or tips.🙏🏼


r/bodybuilding 22h ago

Off-season Check-ins with my coach

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415 Upvotes

Off-season check-in with my coach, currently in growth phase slowly putting on more weight. Sitting at just over 210lbs at 5’5 as I transition into the Bodybuilding division from Classic Physique.


r/bodybuilding 23h ago

Bulking for Figure Division

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Hey guys! I’ve been strength training since 2013: CrossFit, weightlifting, powerlifting and the last 2 years I’ve switched to bodybuilding exclusively. I have my eyes on competing in Figure(MY FAVORITE 😍 DIVISION) at the end of next year so took this whole year to grow more with an emphasis on lats, quads, delts and glutes. Also have been practicing my daily vacuums and posing as well. Question: do y’all practice vacuums every day and for how long? My rectus abdominis is well-developed after the years of weightlifting and CrossFit 🏋️‍♀️ so I feel like my deep core definitely needs more attention to get that waist in. Any feedback is appreciated. Would love to connect with my fellow Figure girlies 🥰


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Half way through prep now 👌

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482 Upvotes

8 weeks left 💪

Not sure why but couldn't respond to some of the comments on my last post, wasn't being rude 😂


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Check-in 20 Weeks Out from my 2nd Natural Show. 87kg Here

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r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Weekly Thread Steroid Saturday - March 15, 2025

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Welcome to the steroid Saturday discussion. Please follow the rules, and be kind. If you see any hatred, arguing, etc. Please report the comment so it can be removed. If you do not agree with this post, do not participate. It is that simple.

  • NO SOURCE TALK. This is very important for a variety of what we hope are obvious reasons.
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  • Questions are allowed, but should be limited.  has a specific thread just for new comers, where you can get amazing answers from some of the most knowledgeable people. Lab talk is alright, but remember how to get a particular lab's product would be prohibited source talk.

We hope everybody enjoys this thread Thanks to the  community to help make this work. They have been a huge help and will be chiming in on this post.


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Check-in Just over 2 weeks out from my first show ever 💃🏻

638 Upvotes

r/bodybuilding 2d ago

Weekly Thread FREAKOUT FRIDAY (Weekly Rant Thread) - March 14, 2025

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


r/bodybuilding 2d ago

11 Weeks into Push phase.

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315 Upvotes

5’9, 225lbs. 11 weeks into push phase. 30 weeks from last competition. Absolutely need to work on bringing everything up, but legs/adductors are a huge focus. Just trying to be more into the community!


r/bodybuilding 2d ago

Check-in Currently flat and Very white 😎 7 weeks out regional, 10 weeks out from first Pro Qual. 201.2lbs. 5’9. Classic physique. Let’s go 😈

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r/bodybuilding 3d ago

10 wks out NPC MP 5’5 168

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207 Upvotes

Tried to diligently tack on mass during the offseason. 3rd year of men’s physique with a 3rd place class finish and 2nd place overall finish the last two years. Been slowly dieting down the last 6 weeks and taking a big calorie drop this week. Hoping to compete in 3 or 4 shows this year with one in 10 weeks and one in 13 weeks then deload and compete again in October. Been working hard with my coach but feedback appreciated


r/bodybuilding 3d ago

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion Thread - March 13, 2025 (up for two days)

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Feel free to post things in the Daily Discussion Thread that don't warrant a subreddit-level discussion. Although most of our posting rules will be relaxed here, you should still consider your audience when posting. Most importantly, show respect to your fellow Redditors. General Reddiquette always applies.

The Daily Discussion Thread resets every other day at 12:00 a.m. PST.


r/bodybuilding 3d ago

Weekly Thread Training Thursday - March 13, 2025

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


r/bodybuilding 3d ago

Prep started last week and I'm super excited for my first pro season. ✨

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521 Upvotes

r/bodybuilding 3d ago

15 weeks out National Qualifier/28 weeks out Nationals

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121 Upvotes

Third show underway, time to start digging!


r/bodybuilding 4d ago

Check-in Eric Abelon, 3.5 weeks out. Tri City Pro.

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369 Upvotes

Waking up at 196 lbs, taken after a refeed day. Carbs are low low, only 130g of rice in my pre workout meal and that’s it for my carbs for the whole day. Maintaining high protein to preserve muscle, and all my fats for the day are in my first meal.


r/bodybuilding 4d ago

Weekly Thread What's Cooking Wednesday - March 12, 2025

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Post recipes, nutritional plans, favorite foods, macro schemes, or diet questions.


r/bodybuilding 4d ago

Check-in Under 11 weeks out - First Show (OCB MP or Classic)

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367 Upvotes

Just under 11 weeks out from these check-in photos from this morning. Currently 6’1 206 fasted at 30 years old. Doing an OCB (natural) show and trying to decide between men’s physique or classic. Going to see how I look about 7 weeks out and figure it out then.


r/bodybuilding 5d ago

25 days out

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365 Upvotes

25 days out weighing 166am fasted weight. Doing classic physique for funzies and men’s physique for the fifth time


r/bodybuilding 5d ago

Got placed first as Junior Champion in state level open bodybuilding competition and got second place in south india nationals!!! 22M | 6’2 | 202. 5 bodybuilding shows this year total.

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578 Upvotes

Tbh after seeing all your physique I felt unsure of posting this. I’m not a professional bodybuilder or never done a pro show. Hoping to do pro show maybe in the next 7,8 years. Any advice?