#bulking — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 308.8M total posts and 75.2K new posts daily, #bulking is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.0K likes and 42 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #bulking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#gym	308.8M	75.2K	1.0K	100	46
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	637	100	45
#bodybuilding	151.0M	16.9K	756	100	52
#gymmotivation	91.3M	46.3K	1.5K	100	41
#workout	240.4M	27.7K	846	100	38

Related Hashtags to #bulking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fitnessmotivation	168.6M	33.3K	858	100	40
#gymrat	35.2M	20.8K	2.8K	100	60
#motivation	449.5M	172.2K	3.1K	100	55
#bulk	3.2M	630	2.4K	100	45
#gymlife	91.4M	20.8K	862	100	38

Similar Hashtags to #bulking

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bulkingseason	1.1M	148	1.8K	100	81
#bulkingup	76.2K	19	2.2K	16	73
#bulkingfood	37.9K	12	7.3K	10	87
#leanbulking	54.5K	7	6.7K	7	100
#bulkingdiet	19.9K	9	9.4K	7	93

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #bulking on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #bulking has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #bulking alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #bulking with #fitnessmotivation, #gymrat, #motivation for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #bulking on Instagram?

#bulking has 308.8M total posts on Instagram with approximately 75.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #bulking receives 1.0K likes and 42 comments.

Is #bulking a good hashtag to use?

#bulking has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 46/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #bulking?

The best hashtags to use with #bulking include: #fitnessmotivation, #gymrat, #motivation, #bulk, #gymlife. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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