#muscles — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 565.5M total posts and 38.4K new posts daily, #muscles is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 535 likes and 21 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #muscles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fitness	565.5M	38.4K	535	100	39
#gym	308.8M	75.2K	767	100	47
#bodybuilding	151.0M	16.9K	1.2K	100	59
#workout	240.4M	27.7K	695	100	45
#fitnessmotivation	168.6M	33.3K	1.7K	100	54

Related Hashtags to #muscles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#muscle	74.1M	3.5K	1.1K	100	54
#fit	201.5M	2.2K	1.0K	100	50
#motivation	449.5M	172.2K	943	100	35
#gymmotivation	91.3M	46.3K	1.2K	100	54
#gymlife	90.8M	20.2K	1.1K	100	46

Similar Hashtags to #muscles

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#girlswithmuscles	3.3M	48	1.2K	61	81
#gaymuscles	603.2K	21	2.1K	31	67
#backmuscles	333.0K	83	2.9K	71	59
#bigmuscles	196.3K	27	1.7K	25	64
#musclestrength	122.9K	32	3.9K	27	87

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #muscles on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #muscles has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #muscles alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #muscles with #muscle, #fit, #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 #muscles on Instagram?

#muscles has 565.5M total posts on Instagram with approximately 38.4K new posts added daily. The average post using #muscles receives 535 likes and 21 comments.

Is #muscles a good hashtag to use?

#muscles has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 39/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #muscles?

The best hashtags to use with #muscles include: #muscle, #fit, #motivation, #gymmotivation, #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: 2026-06-03. Learn about our editorial process →

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