3.8K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 121 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (94%).
r/workout Traffic & Engagement r/workout 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/workout Most Active Times When r/workout Is Most Active
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r/workout Flair Performance r/workout Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Questions | 861 (36.3%) | 9 |
| Exercise Help | 372 (15.7%) | 3 |
| Review my program | 271 (11.4%) | 1 |
| Nutrition Help | 224 (9.4%) | 4 |
| Other | 176 (7.4%) | 25 |
| How to start | 171 (7.2%) | 3 |
| Motivation | 110 (4.6%) | 13 |
| Aches and pains | 75 (3.2%) | 2 |
| Progress Report | 66 (2.8%) | 24 |
| Equipment | 48 (2.0%) | 4 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/workout Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/workout
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| workout | 415 (11.0%) | 4 | 11 |
| gym | 395 (10.5%) | 21 | 28 |
| help | 215 (5.7%) | 2 | 6 |
| day | 198 (5.3%) | 6 | 13 |
| routine | 191 (5.1%) | 1 | 7 |
| advice | 189 (5.0%) | 6 | 12 |
| body | 182 (4.8%) | 10 | 13 |
| need | 172 (4.6%) | 6 | 11 |
| split | 170 (4.5%) | 2 | 8 |
| muscle | 140 (3.7%) | 6 | 15 |
r/workout Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/workout
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/workout Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/workout
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I Often Forget That Fitness Is a Bubble
Hitting the gym as a guy made me appreciate just how much work girls put in to achieve the "ideal" body
Finally got the "movie abs" I spent 2 years obsessing over and honestly feel kinda conflicted about it
I’m an idiot and after two years, just figured out how to brace my core.
Dropped from 3 sets to 2 - feels like a game changer
What's one gym habit that took you years to learn?
Farted while doing squats at the gym
Why do so many people hate leg day?
Younger guy at the gym keeps asking for the equipment I'm using when there are open benches.
What is a gym habit that completely changed your progress once you started doing it?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Often Forget That Fitness Is a Bubble | 1.3K | 195 | text | Jul 24 |
| Hitting the gym as a guy made me appreciate just how much work girls put in to achieve the "ideal" body | 914 | 271 | text | Jul 21 |
| Finally got the "movie abs" I spent 2 years obsessing over and honestly feel kinda conflicted about it | 624 | 129 | text | Jul 28 |
| I’m an idiot and after two years, just figured out how to brace my core. | 604 | 92 | text | Jul 30 |
| Dropped from 3 sets to 2 - feels like a game changer | 593 | 188 | text | Jul 6 |
| What's one gym habit that took you years to learn? | 503 | 158 | text | Jul 28 |
| Farted while doing squats at the gym | 425 | 197 | text | Jul 13 |
| Why do so many people hate leg day? | 405 | 563 | text | Jul 15 |
| Younger guy at the gym keeps asking for the equipment I'm using when there are open benches. | 367 | 369 | text | Jul 6 |
| What is a gym habit that completely changed your progress once you started doing it? | 353 | 244 | text | Jul 4 |
r/workout Audience Overlap r/workout Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/workout FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/workout
What's the best time to post on r/workout?
Based on posting volume, r/workout is most active on Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/workout?
r/workout averages 121 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/workout get?
Posts on r/workout average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/workout get most?
On r/workout, most posts are text posts (94%)