3.3K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 111 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (92%).
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 | 761 (35.4%) | 13 |
| Exercise Help | 377 (17.5%) | 3 |
| Review my program | 279 (13.0%) | 1 |
| Other | 176 (8.2%) | 27 |
| How to start | 167 (7.8%) | 6 |
| Nutrition Help | 157 (7.3%) | 3 |
| Motivation | 80 (3.7%) | 15 |
| Aches and pains | 75 (3.5%) | 2 |
| Equipment | 45 (2.1%) | 2 |
| Progress Report | 34 (1.6%) | 14 |
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 | 406 (12.2%) | 4 | 13 |
| gym | 361 (10.8%) | 27 | 38 |
| routine | 202 (6.1%) | 2 | 7 |
| help | 193 (5.8%) | 2 | 5 |
| need | 172 (5.2%) | 5 | 18 |
| advice | 160 (4.8%) | 5 | 12 |
| day | 158 (4.8%) | 4 | 11 |
| split | 150 (4.5%) | 1 | 5 |
| body | 149 (4.5%) | 4 | 9 |
| weight | 147 (4.4%) | 6 | 18 |
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.
What is the deal with these gym leggings?
This has got to be the worst type of person in the gym
Protein is about to get even more expensive
Maybe the biggest secret about working out...
I swear to god some people have absolutely zero awareness in the gym.
People think they’ll get jacked in a year
Have you ever suddenly realized you actually look like you lift?
Most embarrassing thing that's happened to you at the gym
jacked men and women, how much do you guys lateral raise?
To those who workout right in front of dumbbell rack, what kind of mental problem do you have?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is the deal with these gym leggings? | 2.4K | 704 | text | Sep 14 |
| This has got to be the worst type of person in the gym | 1.1K | 367 | text | Sep 29 |
| Protein is about to get even more expensive | 623 | 381 | text | Sep 8 |
| Maybe the biggest secret about working out... | 607 | 65 | text | Sep 28 |
| I swear to god some people have absolutely zero awareness in the gym. | 579 | 229 | text | Sep 4 |
| People think they’ll get jacked in a year | 565 | 206 | text | Sep 16 |
| Have you ever suddenly realized you actually look like you lift? | 472 | 130 | text | Sep 12 |
| Most embarrassing thing that's happened to you at the gym | 382 | 521 | text | Sep 23 |
| jacked men and women, how much do you guys lateral raise? | 324 | 484 | text | Sep 21 |
| To those who workout right in front of dumbbell rack, what kind of mental problem do you have? | 317 | 92 | text | Sep 19 |
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 Wednesdays around 1 PM 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 111 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 (92%)