1.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 54 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM 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)
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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 | 718 (42.7%) | 1 |
| General Discussion | 297 (17.7%) | 5 |
| Progress Picture(s) | 262 (15.6%) | 121 |
| Technique Check | 136 (8.1%) | 26 |
| Lift | 132 (7.9%) | 100 |
| PR/PB | 51 (3.0%) | 81 |
| Home Gym & DIY Solutions | 27 (1.6%) | 16 |
| Lift* | 20 (1.2%) | 81 |
| Technique Check* | 19 (1.1%) | 40 |
| Bodyweight or Cardio | 10 (0.6%) | 135 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderator | 188 (11.2%) | 21 | 3 |
| removed | 188 (11.2%) | 21 | 3 |
| gym | 188 (11.2%) | 4 | 3 |
| form | 82 (4.9%) | 16 | 13 |
| advice | 78 (4.6%) | 2 | 2 |
| press | 62 (3.7%) | 71 | 15 |
| help | 62 (3.7%) | 2 | 1 |
| need | 55 (3.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| weight | 54 (3.2%) | 32 | 7 |
| day | 53 (3.1%) | 48 | 7 |
r/GYM Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/GYM
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| storage.googleapis.com | 3 | 1 |
r/GYM Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/GYM
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
F 32, 5'11", 192-->150, 1 year transformation
[ Removed by moderator ]
1 year Progress! From 80kg - 79kg 27yo
36 yo 183lbs > 170lbs 9 months of lifting after year(s) long depression
M 25, 5’10” , 94lbs - 167 lbs > 1,143 Day Difference
10 months lifting (with muscle memory) 21y 6’3/191cm
27M, 300lbs -> 202 lbs. 2 year progress
46m/ 265lbs >> 165lbs / 10 mos
6 Month transformation 67kg -> 57kg 5"8, 22 years old
110lb Lat pull down 3×11, 5'5" 135bw F
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F 32, 5'11", 192-->150, 1 year transformation | 4.3K | 167 | image | Jul 28 |
| [ Removed by moderator ] | 3.7K | 159 | image | Jul 15 |
| 1 year Progress! From 80kg - 79kg 27yo | 3.1K | 118 | image | Jul 20 |
| 36 yo 183lbs > 170lbs 9 months of lifting after year(s) long depression | 2.3K | 53 | image | Jul 21 |
| M 25, 5’10” , 94lbs - 167 lbs > 1,143 Day Difference | 2.2K | 154 | image | Jul 28 |
| 10 months lifting (with muscle memory) 21y 6’3/191cm | 2.2K | 103 | image | Jul 7 |
| 27M, 300lbs -> 202 lbs. 2 year progress | 2.0K | 47 | image | Jul 7 |
| 46m/ 265lbs >> 165lbs / 10 mos | 1.9K | 161 | image | Jul 14 |
| 6 Month transformation 67kg -> 57kg 5"8, 22 years old | 1.4K | 114 | image | Jul 14 |
| 110lb Lat pull down 3×11, 5'5" 135bw F | 1.3K | 50 | image | Jul 16 |
r/GYM Audience Overlap r/GYM Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Wednesdays around 11 AM 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 54 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 36 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%)