2.6K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 87 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (64%).
r/GYM Traffic & Engagement r/GYM Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/GYM Most Active Times When r/GYM Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/GYM Flair Performance r/GYM Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Advice | 986 (38.0%) | 2 |
| Progress Picture(s) | 621 (23.9%) | 103 |
| General Discussion | 435 (16.8%) | 5 |
| Lift | 205 (7.9%) | 94 |
| Technique Check | 170 (6.5%) | 29 |
| Home Gym & DIY Solutions | 52 (2.0%) | 2 |
| PR/PB | 51 (2.0%) | 133 |
| Bodyweight or Cardio | 27 (1.0%) | 101 |
| Lift* | 24 (0.9%) | 96 |
| Advanced Technique Check | 8 (0.3%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/GYM Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/GYM
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| removed | 372 (14.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| moderator | 372 (14.3%) | 1 | 2 |
| gym | 256 (9.9%) | 16 | 4 |
| advice | 113 (4.3%) | 7 | 2 |
| months | 99 (3.8%) | 197 | 12 |
| help | 96 (3.7%) | 32 | 5 |
| need | 91 (3.5%) | 30 | 4 |
| weight | 82 (3.2%) | 28 | 5 |
| form | 80 (3.1%) | 11 | 11 |
| years | 80 (3.1%) | 183 | 13 |
r/GYM Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/GYM
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 1 |
r/GYM Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/GYM
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
31M 476-325 6months
[29M] 10 Months - 110kg->66kg
M/41/6’1” [285lbs > 180lbs] (19 months)
36M 227lb-205lb March '26- June '26
TW ED 2021(72lbs) -2026(130lbs) 5.8 27F
23 F, 11 months, SW 175, CW 136.
M/57/5’7 [212-162] (5 years: maintenance and recomp)
I CAN FINALLY DO PULL UP
24 F June 2024 to Current - Need some help with body recomp - unsure where to begin.
15 Month Enhanced Transformation. 31/M/5’9
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31M 476-325 6months | 10.0K | 258 | image | Jun 16 |
| [29M] 10 Months - 110kg->66kg | 6.0K | 273 | image | Jun 2 |
| M/41/6’1” [285lbs > 180lbs] (19 months) | 5.2K | 213 | image | Jun 2 |
| 36M 227lb-205lb March '26- June '26 | 4.6K | 213 | image | Jun 9 |
| TW ED 2021(72lbs) -2026(130lbs) 5.8 27F | 4.6K | 468 | image | Jun 23 |
| 23 F, 11 months, SW 175, CW 136. | 4.5K | 205 | image | Jun 30 |
| M/57/5’7 [212-162] (5 years: maintenance and recomp) | 3.5K | 132 | image | Jun 2 |
| I CAN FINALLY DO PULL UP | 3.2K | 153 | image | Jun 14 |
| 24 F June 2024 to Current - Need some help with body recomp - unsure where to begin. | 2.3K | 153 | image | Jun 9 |
| 15 Month Enhanced Transformation. 31/M/5’9 | 2.1K | 248 | image | Jun 2 |
r/GYM Audience Overlap r/GYM Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/GYM FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/GYM
What's the best time to post on r/GYM?
Based on posting volume, r/GYM is most active on Tuesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/GYM?
r/GYM averages 87 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/GYM get?
Posts on r/GYM average about 40 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/GYM get most?
On r/GYM, most posts are image posts (64%)