239 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 8 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (65%).
r/StartingStrength Traffic & Engagement r/StartingStrength 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/StartingStrength Most Active Times When r/StartingStrength 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/StartingStrength Flair Performance r/StartingStrength Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Form Check | 139 (58.2%) | 7 |
| Training Log | 25 (10.5%) | 7 |
| Novice Programming Question | 19 (7.9%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 11 (4.6%) | 4 |
| Personal Achievement | 10 (4.2%) | 8 |
| Intermediate Programming Question | 10 (4.2%) | 1 |
| Fluff | 6 (2.5%) | 2 |
| Injury! | 6 (2.5%) | 3 |
| Helpful Resource | 5 (2.1%) | 4 |
| Debate me, bro | 5 (2.1%) | 11 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/StartingStrength Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/StartingStrength
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| form | 78 (32.6%) | 6 | 12 |
| check | 72 (30.1%) | 6 | 12 |
| squat | 58 (24.3%) | 6 | 12 |
| deadlift | 32 (13.4%) | 8 | 9 |
| press | 17 (7.1%) | 12 | 20 |
| squats | 14 (5.9%) | 5 | 12 |
| bench | 13 (5.4%) | 9 | 16 |
r/StartingStrength Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/StartingStrength
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 5 |
r/StartingStrength Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/StartingStrength
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Beginner stuck at 40kg bench press, what am i doing wrong?
2-Plate Squat Triple Form Check
Deadlift - 465 x 5
Starting Strength Forum
Form check on my squat please
Press 60kgX5 at 5'11.5" 100kgBW
Does lifting actually make a noticeable difference in testosterone and energy?
Deadlift
Squat Milestone: A Small Achievement for 52M
100lb Press Form Check (Last Set)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner stuck at 40kg bench press, what am i doing wrong? | 58 | 88 | image | Sep 6 |
| 2-Plate Squat Triple Form Check | 48 | 40 | image | Sep 28 |
| Deadlift - 465 x 5 | 44 | 17 | image | Sep 8 |
| Starting Strength Forum | 43 | 49 | text | Sep 22 |
| Form check on my squat please | 36 | 41 | image | Sep 2 |
| Press 60kgX5 at 5'11.5" 100kgBW | 34 | 38 | image | Sep 10 |
| Does lifting actually make a noticeable difference in testosterone and energy? | 33 | 35 | text | Sep 15 |
| Deadlift | 31 | 11 | image | Sep 11 |
| Squat Milestone: A Small Achievement for 52M | 29 | 6 | text | Sep 11 |
| 100lb Press Form Check (Last Set) | 29 | 42 | image | Sep 23 |
r/StartingStrength Audience Overlap r/StartingStrength Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/StartingStrength FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/StartingStrength
What's the best time to post on r/StartingStrength?
Based on posting volume, r/StartingStrength is most active on Fridays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/StartingStrength?
r/StartingStrength averages 8 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/StartingStrength get?
Posts on r/StartingStrength average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/StartingStrength get most?
On r/StartingStrength, most posts are image posts (65%)