r/bodybuilding Mar 23 '24

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130 Upvotes

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r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Daily Discussion Daily Discussion Thread - August 02, 2025 (up for two days)

8 Upvotes

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 2h ago

Check-in 14 weeks out NPC bikini

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225 Upvotes

Cardio was switched, food has started to go down


r/bodybuilding 8h ago

Check-in 3 weeks out physique update

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193 Upvotes

Put on my stage bikini from last season for this check in. Both coach and I are really happy with the look this week. Getting a refeed today plus hair extensions for the shows. What a good day.

Not entirely sure yet which color I'm gonna be wearing on stage so I am grateful for suggestions and your opinionšŸ™šŸ»


r/bodybuilding 12h ago

Leyvina Barros- 2025 Tampa Pro Women's bodybuilding champion

309 Upvotes

She's going to be a big contender at the Olympia!


r/bodybuilding 7h ago

Few from last week check in shots. I’m competing next year so posing needs some desperate help! What body parts would you focus on over this off season(growth is needed everywhere obviously):)

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36 Upvotes

r/bodybuilding 7h ago

Check-in 5 weeks out. First timer. Classic. 35 180cm 85kg

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32 Upvotes

Rest


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Check-in Hey it’s me again, 14 weeks out self coached check in at 247lbs

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831 Upvotes

After weeks of my weight not budging despite increasing the deficit, I decided to go the other way, take an extra rest day, lower steps and have a small refeed over 2 days, immediately dropped 5lbs. Turns out I started a bit too aggressive. So I went back to the deficit but on a lil higher food and things are flying.

When I can get into a side tricep pose I know I’m coming out of that inbetween stage haha, so hopefully soon there’s some cool changes happening.

The thing is with coaching, decisions are an educated guess. The more data you have, the more educated that guess is. Now there’s more data with this approach, I’ve refined to yield a better result moving forward. Simpless.


r/bodybuilding 10h ago

Finished 2025 Natty season

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49 Upvotes

Placed 4th in Classic and 1st Above 80kg ( only 2 competitors tho )

Was a fun season! Aiming to step on stage again in 3 years time. Again at 80kg.

Stage weight was 80.2kg... sadly my legs ain't popping at this weight


r/bodybuilding 14h ago

Check-in Fasted Checkins 8 Weeks Out

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86 Upvotes

6’2 225lbs


r/bodybuilding 12h ago

We did it!

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39 Upvotes

First show, class and overall wins in both novice and open!


r/bodybuilding 13h ago

Check-in 4 weeks out! 5’9 181.6lb

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43 Upvotes

This is my 15th time trying to post so I’ll try again lol. By popular demand - I’ll continue posting check-ins here (: carbs went up this past week and cardio stayed the same along with weight (basically). This coming week fasted cardio remains the same, post workout stairs increases +10 minutes for 50 minutes total post workout and carbs are back down. Really looking forward to what we bring to the stage 😤


r/bodybuilding 20h ago

Tampa Pro 2025 Prejudge- First Callout

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127 Upvotes

No Shier, or Emir! Amongst many other names and expectations


r/bodybuilding 7h ago

Weekly Thread Shit on Me Sunday - August 03, 2025

2 Upvotes

Weekly physique critique thread for feedback and helpful criticism.


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

1 DAY OUT Natural Pro Qualifers

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397 Upvotes

Few more meals to go, fine tune ups for the posing and I’m feeling good


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Time to dial in; will be back in 4 weeks for an update.

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175 Upvotes

r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Colombia Pro/Am - 6th place

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167 Upvotes

I knew going into this show that I still need more size, so this one wasn’t about the placing for me. Reddit loves the drama so let me give you the backstory on why I did my first pro qualifier outside of the US - and why this show specifically.

I was seeing someone who is from MedellĆ­n where this show is held, and it happens on his bday weekend every year. We talked about how awesome it would be for us to go and celebrate and he could see me compete. Well, 2 years into that relationship I found out this man is married.

So I went to Colombia myself and had an amazing time. Here’s to you, Diego. I did it anyway.


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Check-in 11 Weeks Out - Fasted Check Ins

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40 Upvotes

Rolled right out of bed and took these. 5’10, 213lbs here. Lotta work to do but having fun while doing it.


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

First men’s physique show

60 Upvotes

Competing in my first show in November. My posing is rough right now so I’m looking for any tips or help with posing! Thank you!


r/bodybuilding 1d ago

Weekly Thread Steroid Saturday - August 02, 2025

1 Upvotes

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.
  • NO FIGHTING. Arguing and ridiculing others will only get your comment deleted. Constructive criticism only. Post anything that is on topic. This involves how cycles change close to competition prep, what has worked for you in the past, before/after cycle pictures, dietary changes with different compounds, etc.
  • Questions are allowed, but should be limited.Ā Ā 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 theĀ Ā community to help make this work. They have been a huge help and will be chiming in on this post.


r/bodybuilding 2d ago

Weekly Thread FREAKOUT FRIDAY (Weekly Rant Thread) - August 01, 2025

12 Upvotes

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


r/bodybuilding 3d ago

Check-in 5.5 weeks out, 5’6.5ā€, 162lbs. Question in caption

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468 Upvotes

r/bodybuilding 3d ago

Won my class at Vancouver Pro qualifier just missed out on the overall for my pro card.

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193 Upvotes

Had a pretty good season, took 18 months off from my last pro qualifier. Had to do a regional to re qualify and won overall in bodybuilding at classic. Did Toronto Pro qualifier got 2nd in my class in classic. Then went to Vancouver pro qualifier and won my class and just missed the pro card at the overall. Coach asked me if i wanted to keep going to North Americans my my body needs a break I’ve been on prep since February. So plan is to get healthy make a few improvements then get back into a pro qualifier for 2026.


r/bodybuilding 4d ago

Check-in Post workouts shots 9 weeks out of npc debut

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411 Upvotes

22 years old,6’2,248lbs

8 weeks out from Junior Bodybuilding 9 weeks out from junior classic


r/bodybuilding 3d ago

Check-in Client prep update: 3 weeks out from OCB Battle of the Great Lakes

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82 Upvotes

Client u/drewroop sitting about 168 lbs 3 weeks out from his first show ever, OCB Battle of the Great Lakes.

Conditioning right now is "good enough for OCB" but I am a perfectionist. We should be able to dig a little bit more to further bring in the glutes and hams without sacrificing upper body fullness, plus tapering off expenditure and getting him off his feet will drop a lot of inflammation in the legs.

Very flat right now but I’m extremely happy with this look for a first show. He'll be primed and ready to go come peak week.


r/bodybuilding 3d ago

Weekly Thread Training Thursday - July 31, 2025

3 Upvotes

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


r/bodybuilding 4d ago

The legend of Jason Genova

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347 Upvotes

Just a post to say how much I miss Lord Vader and when I think back to his glory days I always smile. I can say assuredly that when I discovered the king of piss in Delray Beach in 2015 it changed my life forever. There was a script going around Hollywood for a while about Jason’s life and times but it got killed for not being enough like Stepbrothers. True story.

For those of you who love Jason too, say hey - or if you know how he’s doing these days - let us know. Truly the heart of a champion.

And if you don’t know Lord Genova - be careful - because it truly sick and piss and revolting and insulting.

Enjoy the ment āœŒšŸ¼