1.1K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 35 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/bodybuilding Traffic & Engagement r/bodybuilding Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/bodybuilding Most Active Times When r/bodybuilding Is Most Active
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r/bodybuilding Flair Performance r/bodybuilding Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Check-in | 58 (100.0%) | 119 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/bodybuilding Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/bodybuilding
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| weeks | 132 (12.2%) | 91 | 12 |
| physique | 60 (5.6%) | 35 | 9 |
| first | 54 (5.0%) | 65 | 10 |
| show | 47 (4.3%) | 103 | 13 |
| bodybuilding | 43 (4.0%) | 33 | 10 |
| natural | 40 (3.7%) | 29 | 4 |
| pro | 39 (3.6%) | 119 | 11 |
| body | 38 (3.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| advice | 38 (3.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| people | 37 (3.4%) | 3 | 3 |
r/bodybuilding Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/bodybuilding
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 14 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 2 |
| instagram.com | 4 | 1 |
| drive.google.com | 3 | 1 |
r/bodybuilding Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/bodybuilding
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
First ever pro qualifier next month.
3.5 & 4.5 weeks out NPC classic
Fitness influencer Connor Murphy, followed by millions, has died – German supplement brand releases statement
12 Weeks Apart, down 29.5 lbs
My youngin wanted to pose. So we posed.
Update - Won the whole show and took the overall at the local show I did. Had the best time ever, most enjoyable competition to date. ++ to win the overall here I had to beat every other male class winner in the show (including The big boys)
Men's Physique Masters 50+ 6 Weeks Out First Show
3 weeks 2 days out
What does everyone think about this with the current state of bodybuilding?
Wheyflation- protein is too expensive
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First ever pro qualifier next month. | 744 | 72 | image | Jul 18 |
| 3.5 & 4.5 weeks out NPC classic | 658 | 88 | image | Jul 30 |
| Fitness influencer Connor Murphy, followed by millions, has died – German supplement brand releases statement | 586 | 106 | link | Jul 7 |
| 12 Weeks Apart, down 29.5 lbs | 562 | 72 | image | Jul 13 |
| My youngin wanted to pose. So we posed. | 556 | 40 | image | Jul 29 |
| Update - Won the whole show and took the overall at the local show I did. Had the best time ever, most enjoyable competition to date. ++ to win the overall here I had to beat every other male class winner in the show (including The big boys) | 479 | 39 | image | Jul 5 |
| Men's Physique Masters 50+ 6 Weeks Out First Show | 473 | 38 | image | Jul 20 |
| 3 weeks 2 days out | 412 | 27 | image | Jul 17 |
| What does everyone think about this with the current state of bodybuilding? | 394 | 97 | image | Jul 28 |
| Wheyflation- protein is too expensive | 351 | 139 | text | Jul 26 |
r/bodybuilding Audience Overlap r/bodybuilding Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/bodybuilding FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/bodybuilding
What's the best time to post on r/bodybuilding?
Based on posting volume, r/bodybuilding is most active on Tuesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/bodybuilding?
r/bodybuilding averages 35 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/bodybuilding get?
Posts on r/bodybuilding average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/bodybuilding get most?
On r/bodybuilding, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts