Tired of trying to keep your bodybuilding community lively and interactive? Our This or That templates make it easy to spark fast, fun engagement with minimal effort. Give your members lighthearted choices they love to answer, and watch participation soar.
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This or That questions are a proven way to boost engagement because they lower the barrier to participation. Members can reply instantly, without overthinking, which encourages even the quietest users to join in. The playful, low-pressure tone turns answering into a quick, enjoyable activity rather than a chore.
For bodybuilding communities, these prompts tap into members' passions and preferences. Whether debating favorite workouts or preferred supplements, each question feels relevant and personal. This creates a sense of belonging and sparks friendly banter, building stronger community bonds.
Morning lifts or evening sessions - which is your favorite time to train?
💡 Example: "Morning lifts or evening sessions - which is your favorite time to train?"
Bulking season or cutting phase - which do you prefer more?
💡 Example: "Bulking season or cutting phase - which do you prefer more?"
Dumbbells or barbells - which do you reach for first?
💡 Example: "Dumbbells or barbells - which do you reach for first?"
Pre-workout shake or post-workout shake - which can you not skip?
💡 Example: "Pre-workout shake or post-workout shake - which can you not skip?"
Training solo or with a partner - what gets you more motivated?
💡 Example: "Training solo or with a partner - what gets you more motivated?"
Chest day or leg day - which one are you happier to see on the schedule?
💡 Example: "Chest day or leg day - which one are you happier to see on the schedule?"
Strict meal prep or go-with-the-flow eating - which works for you?
💡 Example: "Strict meal prep or go-with-the-flow eating - which works for you?"
Cardio before or after weights - how do you like it?
💡 Example: "Cardio before or after weights - how do you like it?"
Protein pancakes or protein oats for breakfast?
💡 Example: "Protein pancakes or protein oats for breakfast?"
Classic gym playlist or podcasts while training?
💡 Example: "Classic gym playlist or podcasts while training?"
Treadmill or outdoor run - which cardio do you choose?
💡 Example: "Treadmill or outdoor run - which cardio do you choose?"
Squats or deadlifts - which lifts do you love more?
💡 Example: "Squats or deadlifts - which lifts do you love more?"
Meal prep Sundays or quick meals daily?
💡 Example: "Meal prep Sundays or quick meals daily?"
Mass gainer shakes or whole food calories for bulking?
💡 Example: "Mass gainer shakes or whole food calories for bulking?"
Wearing gloves or going raw-handed for your lifts?
💡 Example: "Wearing gloves or going raw-handed for your lifts?"
Fasted cardio or fueled cardio - which is your go-to?
💡 Example: "Fasted cardio or fueled cardio - which is your go-to?"
Machines or free weights - which do you trust more for gains?
💡 Example: "Machines or free weights - which do you trust more for gains?"
Vanilla or chocolate protein - which flavor wins for you?
💡 Example: "Vanilla or chocolate protein - which flavor wins for you?"
Upper body pump or lower body burn - which feels better after a session?
💡 Example: "Upper body pump or lower body burn - which feels better after a session?"
Gym selfies or progress journals - how do you track your journey?
💡 Example: "Gym selfies or progress journals - how do you track your journey?"
Competing on stage or training for self-growth?
💡 Example: "Competing on stage or training for self-growth?"
Rest days at home or active recovery outdoors?
💡 Example: "Rest days at home or active recovery outdoors?"
Strict macros or intuitive eating - what keeps you on track?
💡 Example: "Strict macros or intuitive eating - what keeps you on track?"
Compression gear or classic gym shorts - what makes you feel stronger?
💡 Example: "Compression gear or classic gym shorts - what makes you feel stronger?"
Listening to music or training in silence?
💡 Example: "Listening to music or training in silence?"
Arnold press or standard shoulder press - your favorite?
💡 Example: "Arnold press or standard shoulder press - your favorite?"
In-gym or at-home workouts - which do you stick to more?
💡 Example: "In-gym or at-home workouts - which do you stick to more?"
Egg whites or whole eggs in your breakfast?
💡 Example: "Egg whites or whole eggs in your breakfast?"
Leg press or hack squat - which one do you hit harder?
💡 Example: "Leg press or hack squat - which one do you hit harder?"
Creatine or BCAAs - which supplement is a must for you?
💡 Example: "Creatine or BCAAs - which supplement is a must for you?"
Incline bench or flat bench - which do you never skip?
💡 Example: "Incline bench or flat bench - which do you never skip?"
Overnight oats or morning omelet for a pre-workout meal?
💡 Example: "Overnight oats or morning omelet for a pre-workout meal?"
Training for strength or for aesthetics?
💡 Example: "Training for strength or for aesthetics?"
Foam rolling or stretching after workouts?
💡 Example: "Foam rolling or stretching after workouts?"
Zippered gym bag or open tote - how do you carry your gear?
💡 Example: "Zippered gym bag or open tote - how do you carry your gear?"
Pancakes or waffles for your weekend cheat meal?
💡 Example: "Pancakes or waffles for your weekend cheat meal?"
Weighted dips or pull-ups - which is harder for you?
💡 Example: "Weighted dips or pull-ups - which is harder for you?"
Gym tank or t-shirt - what is your go-to workout wear?
💡 Example: "Gym tank or t-shirt - what is your go-to workout wear?"
Push day or pull day - which do you look forward to more?
💡 Example: "Push day or pull day - which do you look forward to more?"
Rice or sweet potatoes as your carb source?
💡 Example: "Rice or sweet potatoes as your carb source?"
Training with a coach or self-programming your routine?
💡 Example: "Training with a coach or self-programming your routine?"
Pick a template that fits your community vibe and post it as a stand-alone question or in your stories. Tag or mention members to invite their picks, and respond to answers to keep the conversation going. Rotate topics to keep things fresh, and use member responses to spark deeper conversation or future posts.
For all platforms, use eye-catching visuals or emojis to highlight the two choices. Pin popular threads for more visibility and prompt quick replies in comments, stories, or chat. Adapt the format to fit your platform's features, like polls on Facebook or stickers in Instagram Stories.
To engage your bodybuilding community, design templates featuring popular nutrition debates such as 'bulking vs. cutting', 'macro tracking vs. intuitive eating', or 'meal prepping vs. eating out'. Use terminology familiar to bodybuilders and encourage members to share their experiences and results with each approach. This fosters discussion around real-world bodybuilding challenges.
Include well-known training splits in your templates, such as 'push/pull/legs' versus 'bro split', or 'full body workouts vs. body part splits'. Use visuals or icons representing each split and invite members to vote and explain their preferences. This sparks conversation on the pros and cons of various training regimens in a bodybuilding context.
Controversial topics like 'natural vs. assisted' can ignite strong opinions. To keep discussions productive, set clear rules about respectful dialogue and consider using neutral language in your templates. Encourage members to share their reasoning rather than criticize others, and remind participants that all perspectives are welcome as long as they adhere to community guidelines.
Absolutely! Create targeted templates comparing popular supplements like 'whey vs. casein', 'creatine monohydrate vs. HCL', or 'BCAAs vs. EAAs'. Include brief benefits of each option to prompt informed discussions. This helps members share supplement experiences and recommendations unique to bodybuilding.
Feature prep techniques like 'carb loading vs. water cutting', 'peak week sodium manipulation vs. steady intake', or 'spray tan vs. self-application'. Use scenario-based prompts to encourage members to discuss what’s worked for them during competition prep. This facilitates sharing of advanced knowledge among experienced competitors.
Design templates that address universal bodybuilding experiences, such as 'high rep vs. low rep training', 'machines vs. free weights', or 'physique vs. figure competition prep'. Ensure your imagery and language represent both genders to encourage participation from all members and address diverse training goals and challenges.
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