1.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 42 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
r/GYM Traffic & Engagement r/GYM Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/GYM Most Active Times When r/GYM Is Most Active
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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 | 455 (36.1%) | 1 |
| General Discussion | 211 (16.7%) | 9 |
| Technique Check | 197 (15.6%) | 75 |
| Progress Picture(s) | 184 (14.6%) | 177 |
| PR/PB | 108 (8.6%) | 126 |
| Home Gym & DIY Solutions | 28 (2.2%) | 12 |
| Technique Check* | 24 (1.9%) | 57 |
| Bodyweight or Cardio | 14 (1.1%) | 36 |
| Wacky Wednesday | 13 (1.0%) | 61 |
| PR/PB* | 8 (0.6%) | 13 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/GYM Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/GYM
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| gym | 144 (11.4%) | 13 | 3 |
| moderator | 124 (9.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| removed | 124 (9.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| form | 73 (5.8%) | 9 | 13 |
| advice | 58 (4.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| years | 51 (4.0%) | 424 | 16 |
| lbs | 48 (3.8%) | 412 | 23 |
| squat | 47 (3.7%) | 59 | 16 |
| workout | 46 (3.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| need | 46 (3.6%) | 2 | 3 |
r/GYM Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/GYM
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/GYM Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/GYM
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(185lbs at 27) 3 years later (140lbs at 30)
176 lbs to 132 lbs, 23F in 2 years
Pec flys
Been training hard this whole year
3x100kg Overhead press
Had a chance to try the 32kg Double Kettlebell Presses for the 2nd time
First time trying Double Kettlebells.71lbs/32kg Bells. Strict Presses for 3 sets of 5 Presses.
23M 5’9 from 133 lbs to 162 lbs over 11 months
Why do my legs tremble so much on the leg extension machine
36 years old. 183ish lbs > 159ish lbs. 10 months to the day.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (185lbs at 27) 3 years later (140lbs at 30) | 9.6K | 165 | image | Sep 15 |
| 176 lbs to 132 lbs, 23F in 2 years | 5.6K | 185 | image | Sep 22 |
| Pec flys | 2.7K | 299 | image | Sep 19 |
| Been training hard this whole year | 2.7K | 82 | image | Sep 1 |
| 3x100kg Overhead press | 2.1K | 205 | image | Sep 11 |
| Had a chance to try the 32kg Double Kettlebell Presses for the 2nd time | 1.9K | 180 | image | Sep 30 |
| First time trying Double Kettlebells.71lbs/32kg Bells. Strict Presses for 3 sets of 5 Presses. | 1.7K | 328 | image | Sep 8 |
| 23M 5’9 from 133 lbs to 162 lbs over 11 months | 1.7K | 135 | image | Sep 29 |
| Why do my legs tremble so much on the leg extension machine | 1.6K | 167 | image | Sep 22 |
| 36 years old. 183ish lbs > 159ish lbs. 10 months to the day. | 1.5K | 66 | image | Sep 8 |
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 42 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 56 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/GYM get most?
On r/GYM, most posts are image posts (65%)