270 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (79%).
r/ScienceBasedLifting Traffic & Engagement r/ScienceBasedLifting Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/ScienceBasedLifting Most Active Times When r/ScienceBasedLifting Is Most Active
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r/ScienceBasedLifting Flair Performance r/ScienceBasedLifting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question ❓ | 209 (78.6%) | 2 |
| Discussion 🤝 | 46 (17.3%) | 3 |
| META | 11 (4.1%) | 1 |
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r/ScienceBasedLifting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ScienceBasedLifting
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| split | 35 (13.0%) | 1 | 1 |
| upper | 17 (6.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| training | 17 (6.3%) | 1 | 22 |
| sets | 16 (5.9%) | 7 | 39 |
| day | 16 (5.9%) | 1 | 3 |
| lower | 16 (5.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| help | 15 (5.6%) | 1 | 9 |
| curl | 12 (4.4%) | 2 | 9 |
| volume | 12 (4.4%) | 4 | 23 |
| routine | 11 (4.1%) | 1 | 5 |
r/ScienceBasedLifting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ScienceBasedLifting
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/ScienceBasedLifting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ScienceBasedLifting
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Science based lifter Niall Darwen our 2026 classic physique Mr Olympia!
So science based lifting is basically 1-2 sets per exercise using only machines/cables and wearing an oversized shirt?
Are drop sets worth doing?
Snapchat reels phenomenon
Is preacher curl enough on its own for the bicep ?
Is bulking really dead?
Any proven ways to grow the brachialis?
Should lateral raises be lightweight for deltoid hypertrophy?
What counts as Junk volume ?
Triceps and biceps, number of working sets
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science based lifter Niall Darwen our 2026 classic physique Mr Olympia! | 50 | 14 | image | Sep 27 |
| So science based lifting is basically 1-2 sets per exercise using only machines/cables and wearing an oversized shirt? | 48 | 132 | text | Sep 22 |
| Are drop sets worth doing? | 32 | 103 | text | Sep 9 |
| Snapchat reels phenomenon | 30 | 7 | image | Sep 5 |
| Is preacher curl enough on its own for the bicep ? | 28 | 41 | text | Sep 24 |
| Is bulking really dead? | 25 | 51 | text | Sep 19 |
| Any proven ways to grow the brachialis? | 24 | 108 | image | Sep 16 |
| Should lateral raises be lightweight for deltoid hypertrophy? | 22 | 51 | text | Sep 21 |
| What counts as Junk volume ? | 15 | 151 | text | Sep 29 |
| Triceps and biceps, number of working sets | 14 | 50 | text | Sep 25 |
r/ScienceBasedLifting Audience Overlap r/ScienceBasedLifting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ScienceBasedLifting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ScienceBasedLifting
What's the best time to post on r/ScienceBasedLifting?
Based on posting volume, r/ScienceBasedLifting is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ScienceBasedLifting?
r/ScienceBasedLifting averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ScienceBasedLifting get?
Posts on r/ScienceBasedLifting average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ScienceBasedLifting get most?
On r/ScienceBasedLifting, most posts are text posts (79%)