Bodybuilding.com review

Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Bodybuilding.com suits lifters and gym regulars who want a large tub of whey plus creatine and pre-workout under a single roof, and who shop in the US only. Per serving costs of $1.42 keep it competitive even where the $94.99 entry price looks ordinary.

Key facts

Best for
US lifters stocking protein and creatine in one order
Price from
$94.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per serving
$1.42 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Protein per serving (g)
25 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flavours (flavours)
3 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Subscription discount
10% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Dynamo Group LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1999 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Whey protein, Plant protein, Creatine, Pre workout, Electrolytes, Protein bars, Mass gainer
Official website
bodybuilding.com

Supplements

Price from
$94.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price per serving
$1.42 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Subscription discount
10% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Money-back period
7 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Dynamo Group LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1999 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Whey protein, Plant protein, Creatine, Pre workout, Electrolytes, Protein bars, Mass gainer
Diets
Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten free

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedInXforum.bodybuilding.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Price per serving of $1.42 ranks high against the brands compared on cost per scoop, so a large tub still works out cheap.
  • The range spans whey protein, plant protein, creatine, pre-workout, electrolytes, protein bars and mass gainers, wider than HUM Nutrition.
  • Subscription orders take 10% off, which suits anyone training daily and restocking on a rhythm.
  • Trading as Dynamo Group LLC and headquartered in the United States, the brand has been listed since 1999.
  • Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are all in the vegan, vegetarian and gluten free line, so dietary needs are covered.

Cons

  • The $94.99 entry price sits below the midpoint of the field, so the headline figure does not stand out.
  • Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line listed for order questions.
  • Stock is limited to US, so anyone outside the US looks at a shipping quote rather than a local price.
  • The Signature whey comes in 3 flavours, fewer choices than a shop carrying many own-brand lines.

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Who it suits

  • Lifter in the US buying protein by the tub rather than by the scoop.
  • Gym regulars who want creatine and pre-workout in the same order as their whey.
  • Plant-based and gluten-free shoppers who read the vegan, vegetarian and gluten free line before buying.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Body Attack, whose product types include meal replacements alongside the whey, plant and creatine range.
  • Myvitamins, for shoppers who want the range held to whey, creatine, electrolytes and pre-workout.
  • HUM Nutrition, whose product types are plant protein and creatine only, for anyone who does not want whey.

Pricing

The entry price is $94.99 for the Signature whey in the large format, which sits below the midpoint of the brands compared on price from. Cost per serving tells a different story: at $1.42 the tub works out cheap against the field, and that figure is the one to read if you drink a shake most days. The saving comes from volume rather than a promotional price, so a smaller bag costs more per scoop than the bulk format. Shoppers who order on subscription see the recurring discount applied to repeat deliveries, so the per serving figure is the one that matters across a training block. Someone training several mornings a week will see it pull down quickly, while an occasional user pays the $94.99 entry price for more product than they will drink.

What it does well

The Signature whey carries 25 g of protein a serving, which sits in the band most protein powders on the comparison fall into. That matters more than the tub weight, because a higher per scoop figure lets you hit a target without doubling scoops. The range goes wider than a single powder: plant protein, creatine, pre-workout, electrolytes, protein bars and mass gainers all sit alongside the whey, so a training block can go into a single basket. Flavour choice on the Signature whey is 3 flavours, enough to keep things interesting without the spread a multi-brand shop offers. Subscribing takes 10% off each recurring order, which suits anyone who plans a month of shakes rather than one tub at a time.

Who runs it

Bodybuilding.com trades as Dynamo Group LLC and is headquartered in the United States. It has been listed since 1999, which is a long run for a supplement brand and matters in a category where names change hands often. The company sells under its own label, so the Signature whey is the name on the tub rather than a reseller line. Support runs on email, help centre and community, which is a workable setup for order questions and label checks but leaves anyone with a delivery problem to write rather than call. Shoppers sit in US for the range listed here, so a reader outside the country will not see local pricing.

How Bodybuilding.com compares

Where Bodybuilding.com is available

Available
United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a tub of Signature whey cost?+

The entry price is $94.99 for the large format. Cost per serving comes to $1.42, so the bulk buy spreads the price across many shakes. Anyone training most days will see the per serving figure work out cheaper than the entry price suggests.

How much protein is in one serving?+

Each serving of the Signature whey supplies 25 g of protein. That sits in the range most protein powders on this comparison carry. It also ships in 3 flavours, so taste preferences are covered to a point.

Does a subscription order cost less?+

Yes. Orders placed on the subscription take 10% off every repeat delivery. The saving applies to the recurring order rather than the opening order, so it suits anyone training on a set rhythm. You can stop the schedule between blocks if the shakes pile up.

What kinds of products does the shop sell?+

The range covers whey protein, plant protein, creatine, pre-workout, electrolytes, protein bars and mass gainers. That means a protein buyer can add creatine or electrolytes to the same order. Creatatine and pre-workout sit alongside the powders rather than in a separate section.

Which countries does the shop serve?+

The listed market is US, and the company is headquartered in the United States. Shoppers outside that market will not see a local price or delivery option here. Anyone travelling needs to check the address before ordering rather than assume a flat rate applies.

Are vegan and gluten-free options available?+

Yes. The range covers vegan, vegetarian and gluten free, so vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free shoppers are included. Plant protein sits in the product list as well as whey, giving a dairy-free route to the same per serving protein target. Anyone with a stricter requirement should read the label on the specific product.

How do I get help with an order?+

Support runs on email, help centre and community, which is email, a help centre and a community. There is no phone line listed for order queries. Anyone with a delivery problem will be writing rather than calling, so keep the order number handy.

What is the returns window?+

The returns window is 7 days from delivery. That is shorter than the long windows some supplement shops offer, so a bad tub needs raising quickly. Keep the packaging until you are satisfied with the flavour and mix.

Who is behind the brand?+

Bodybuilding.com trades as Dynamo Group LLC and has been listed since 1999. It sells under its own label, so the Signature whey is the company product rather than a reseller line. That is worth knowing if you compare it with multi-brand shops selling other manufacturers.

Sources

Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

What changed

  • September 30, 2026: Price from was 34.99 USD, now 94.99 USD
  • September 30, 2026: Price per serving was 1.17 USD, now 1.42 USD
  • September 30, 2026: Products was multivitamins, vitamins-minerals, omega-3, probiotics, greens, collagen, sleep-stress, nootropics, electrolytes, now whey-protein, plant-protein, creatine, pre-workout, electrolytes, protein-bars, mass-gainer
  • September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.0, now 8.8
  • September 30, 2026: axisScores offer was 8.5, now 8.7
  • September 30, 2026: axisScores trust was 9.7, now 9.4
  • September 30, 2026: promotions was Bodybuilding.com app membership free 30-day trial, BBCOM members get 10% off every order, now Free 30-day fitness app trial with 10% off every order

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