#bodybuilding on Instagram, hashtag stats & best tags
233 creators in the InstME index post about bodybuilding. Here's how that audience actually performs, followers, engagement, posting cadence and where they're based, plus the hashtags to pair with #bodybuilding.
#bodybuilding hashtag statistics
Aggregated across every public Instagram profile in the InstME index with 1,000+ followers that uses this keyword. Averages and medians differ a lot on Instagram, the median is the better benchmark for a typical account.
Influencers using this hashtag
233
Average followers
613,313
Median: 34,700
Average engagement rate
5.72%
Median: 1.84%
Average likes per post
13,434
Median: 362
Average comments per post
146
Median: 17
Average posts per month
12.3
30-day follower growth for this cohort isn't published yet, it appears once the index has a full month of daily snapshots for these creators.
Who posts with #bodybuilding
Top countries
Share of creators with a known country
- United States39%
- India11.9%
- Canada10.2%
- United Kingdom10.2%
- Spain5.1%
- Brazil3.4%
- Germany3.4%
- Romania3.4%
Top languages
Estimated from the country mix, Instagram profiles don't publish a language
- English82.4%
- Spanish5.9%
- German3.9%
- Portuguese3.9%
- Romanian3.9%
Creator categories using this hashtag
Share of creators with a classified niche
- Fitness74.4%
- Business4.4%
- Health4.4%
- Music3.1%
- Education2.5%
- Lifestyle2.5%
- Photography2.5%
- Fashion1.3%
Most common audience gender
Estimated, not a measured follower breakdown
Predominantly men
Roughly 36% women / 64% men.
Modeled from the fitness, business, health creators in this cohort. Public Instagram data doesn't expose follower demographics, so this is modeled from the niches these creators work in, treat it as a directional estimate.
Creators using #bodybuilding
233 creators in the InstME index mention Bodybuilding in their profile.
Bodybuilding Nation πΊπΈ
@bodybuildingnation
Followers
1.4M
Engagement
6.93%
BODYBUILDING MOTIVATION
@bodybuilding
Followers
911K
Engagement
3.65%
Anderson Powerlifting
@andersonpowerlifting
Followers
11.2K
Engagement
1.89%
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@musclefactorypattaya
Followers
8.5K
Engagement
1.7%
GENERATION IRON APPAREL
@gi_apparel
Followers
6.5K
Engagement
0%
Perfect Gym Solutions
@perfectgymsolutions1
Followers
2.2K
Engagement
0%
Arnold Schwarzenegger
@schwarzenegger
Followers
26.7M
Engagement
0.27%
Ronnie Coleman
@ronniecoleman8
Followers
13.6M
Engagement
0.49%
Simeon Panda
@simeonpanda
Followers
7.8M
Engagement
0.67%
Ross Dickerson
@dickersonross
Followers
5.8M
Engagement
0.3%
Eva Andressa
@eva_andressa
Followers
5.7M
Engagement
0%
Joey Swoll
@joeyswoll
Followers
5.4M
Engagement
1.44%
Tips for using #bodybuilding
- Mix popular and niche hashtags to maximize visibility and reach.
- Keep your hashtag set relevant to your content for better engagement.
- Update your hashtags regularly to stay on top of trends and avoid banned tags.
- Creators in this niche post about 12.3 times a month, match that cadence before chasing more tags.
How to use hashtags
Add these hashtags to your Instagram posts, stories and reels. Use a mix of high, medium and low competition tags, 20β30 is ideal. Place them in the caption or the first comment for a cleaner look.
Experiment with different sets and track post performance to find what works for your audience.
#bodybuilding hashtag FAQ
How many Instagram influencers use #bodybuilding?
233 public Instagram creators with 1,000+ followers in the InstME index use bodybuilding in their profile or content category.
What is a good engagement rate for #bodybuilding posts?
The median engagement rate across #bodybuilding creators is 1.84%, and the average is 5.72%. The average sits higher because a small number of very high-engagement accounts pull it up, compare yourself against the median.
How many hashtags should I use with #bodybuilding?
Use 20β30 hashtags per post, mixing broad tags like #bodybuilding with narrower, lower-competition variations. Broad tags give reach, narrow ones give you a realistic chance of ranking in the tag feed.
Where do #bodybuilding creators post from?
The largest share post from United States (39%), India (11.9%), Canada (10.2%), based on the #bodybuilding creators in the index with a known country.
Find creators who already post about Bodybuilding
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