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Michael Israetel ✓ Verified

@drmikeisraetel

Fitness Influencers

@rpstrength cofounder, sport science PhD, competitive bodybuilder, and BJJ black belt at @thejiujitsucompany. Sign up for my hypertrophy training app:

1.2MFollowers
1.8KFollowing
5.6KPosts
0.1%Engagement Estimated

Creator summary

Sport science PhD, competitive bodybuilder, BJJ black belt, and RP Strength cofounder sharing evidence-informed training, nutrition, recovery, and workout programming content, with a strong focus on promoting affiliated training products.

Fitness educator and brand cofounder

Content formats

Video
62.5%
Carousel
20.8%
Image
16.7%

Based on 24 posts

Niche & topics

Fitness Influencers

Hypertrophy TrainingFat loss nutritionStrength trainingWorkout programmingRecoveryDiet adherenceBrazilian jiu jitsuSports science
Fat loss nutritionStrength trainingWorkout programmingRecoveryDiet adherence

Known for

  • RP Strength
  • Hypertrophy training app
  • Dr. Mike Israetel
  • Beyond Hard Work
  • Strength Training Made Simple
  • Nick Shaw
  • Competitive bodybuilding
  • Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Profile details

Account typeBusiness
VisibilityPublic
CountryUnited States
JoinedOctober 2021
Links https://rpstrength.com/dr-mike-links
http://rp.app/hypertrophy/code/RP_MIKE_IG?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=bio&utm_campaign=RP_Mike
https://rp.app/diet/code/RP_MIKE_IG?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=bio&utm_campaign=RP_Mike
https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization
https://youtube.com/@MikeIsraetelMakingProgress

Content style

Video ledEducationalPromotionalOpinion drivenEvidence informed

Contact & business

Public emailNot supplied
Contact methodNot supplied

Content Intent

Promotion
45.8%
Education
29.2%
Opinion
16.7%
Demonstration
4.2%
Product showcase
4.2%

Frequently Mentioned

Dr. Mike Israetel Person 16 posts
RP Strength Brand 9 posts
Beyond Hard Work Digital guide 3 posts
Strength Training Made Simple Digital guide 2 posts
Nick Shaw Person 2 posts
Cindy Workout Workout 1 posts
Master guide Digital guide 1 posts
RP Hypertrophy App App 1 posts

Community Reaction

These insights are based on a sample of publicly visible comments and may not represent the creator's complete audience.

Among 42 sampled comments across three recent posts, reactions were varied: positive sentiment was most common, with amusement and support alongside frustration. Sampled comments frequently discussed nutrition complexity, nutrition, training frequency, and adherence, and included praise, criticism, discussion, humour, and questions. One creator reply was observed, but reply data was incomplete; one comment interaction was recorded. Because the recent sample is non-representative and prioritises recent rather than broadly representative comments, it may not reflect overall community reaction.

  • Positive reactions and support
  • Amusement and humour
  • Frustration and criticism
  • Discussion of nutrition complexity, training frequency, and adherence
Positive
Dominant Sentiment
42
Comments Analysed
3
Posts Sampled

Sentiment

Mixed
17.6%
Negative
13.4%
Neutral
22.6%
Positive
42.3%
Unclear
4.2%

Dominant Emotions

AmusementSupportFrustration

Common Intents

PraiseCriticismDiscussionQuestionHumour

Recurring Topics

Nutrition complexityNutritionTraining frequencyAdherence

Creator Interaction

Likely to interact2%
Like rate0%
Reply threads observed1

Engagement Metrics

0.12%
Median Engagement
30.8
Posts / Week
Video
Dominant Format

Engagement Detail

Average likes12.7K
Median likes1.4K
Average comments74.83
Median comments32
Sample size24 posts

Recent Posts (24)

drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Workout programming
Workout programming
Video
Likes: 22 Comments: 0 Plays: 1.2K
FOUR or FIVE days a week = PHENOMENAL SHAPE. You don’t need to work harder. You need to work smarter.⁠ ⁠ Comment ‘SMART’ below to get Beyond
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
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Likes: 779 Comments: 14
Back and delts from yesterday. Want to train like me? Check out the @rpstrength RP Hypertrophy App in my bio! My diet: @rpstrengthvRP Diet
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Nutrition coaching
Nutrition coaching
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Likes: 1.2K Comments: 35
Calories in vs. calories out is the foundation... NOT the entire story.⁠ ⁠ Metabolism, digestion, hormones, timing, and food quality all add
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Fat loss nutrition
Fat loss nutrition
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Likes: 1.2K Comments: 22
Some hunger during fat loss is normal.⁠ ⁠ Wanting to eat the drywall is not.⁠ ⁠ Put these tips to work and build a diet you can actually sti
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Nutrition education
Nutrition education
Video
Likes: 3.3K Comments: 158 Plays: 174.0K
Start eating like an ADULT. Comment 'EAT101' to get your FREE No-Stress Guide to Nutrition That Actually Works!⁠ ⁠ Simple, practical, and bu
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Fitness mindset
Fitness mindset
Video
Likes: 308 Comments: 11 Plays: 35.2K
You institute the process that makes you good
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Training efficiency
Training efficiency
Video
Likes: 2.1K Comments: 127 Plays: 172.6K
MORE IS NOT BETTER. Why @leomessi Gets Better by Doing LESS. ⚽️ You don’t need to work harder. You need to work smarter. Comment ‘SMART’ bel
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Moderation
Moderation
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Likes: 124 Comments: 3
REAL TALK WEDNESDAY: The tastiest things in life call for moderation. PSA - It's the moderation that makes them the most enjoyable.  No do
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Fitness fundamentals
Fitness fundamentals
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Likes: 2.6K Comments: 18
Everyone is looking for the next shortcut. The people who get the best results are usually the ones who master the fundamentals.⁠ ⁠ Progress
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Isometric training
Isometric training
Video
Likes: 2.0K Comments: 31 Plays: 139.0K
Do isometrics GROW MUSCLE with the one and only @chriswillx 🎙️⁠ ⁠
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Testosterone replacement therapy
Testosterone replacement therapy
Video
Likes: 600 Comments: 33 Plays: 104.9K
🔥 WHO should be on TRT?? ⁠ ⁠ 🤓 Read the FULL TRT article at rpstrength.com >> Free Content >> Articles ⁠>> Testosterone 101⁠ ⁠ 🎙️ Listen to
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Peptides
Peptides
Video
Likes: 2.1K Comments: 69 Plays: 176.8K
People Don’t Understand Peptides 🤯 #podcastclips #fitness #supplements #musclebuilding #myth
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Fitness vlog
Fitness vlog
Video
Likes: 2.0K Comments: 24 Plays: 162.5K
New vlog just dropped, and there's no shortage of hot takes and knowledge bombs in this episode. Catch me and @drmikeisraetel hit an upper b
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Fitness mindset
Fitness mindset
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Likes: 6.3K Comments: 83
Get comfortable being UNCOMFORTABLE.⁠ ⁠ You don’t hate cardio. You hate discomfort.⁠ ⁠ You don’t hate dieting. You hate discomfort.⁠ ⁠ You d
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Training recovery
Training recovery
Video
Likes: 1.1K Comments: 9 Plays: 103.2K
Have you PUSHED yourself to the point where you HATE TRAINING? 😩⁠ You don’t need to work harder. You need to work smarter.⁠ ⁠ Comment ‘SMART
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Workout programming
Workout programming
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Likes: 897 Comments: 44
More exercises don't automatically make a workout better. Beginners can make great progress with relatively few exercises and sets. As trai
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Behavior change
Behavior change
Album
Likes: 420 Comments: 16
One of the biggest shifts you can make is learning to separate what you do from who you are. When people struggle with behavior change, they
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Strength analysis
Strength analysis
Video
Likes: 941 Comments: 9 Plays: 83.1K
1M likes on this reel and we will get @drmikeisretel to do this 👀... ⁠ ⁠ Full video on the @rpstrength YouTube: Exercise Scientist Critiques
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Muscle growth
Muscle growth
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Likes: 1.1K Comments: 19
Folks. Training is super important. But muscle still needs raw materials. Also. It’s when you sleep and recover when the actual building hap
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Strength training
Strength training
Video
Likes: 1.7K Comments: 60 Plays: 156.6K
"I don't want to EXERCISE - I'll just take OZEMPIC.⁠"⁠ This guide is a MUST HAVE 👇️👇️👇️⁠ ⁠ Our FREE Strength Training Made Simple guide brea
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Sleep and recovery
Sleep and recovery
Video
Likes: 4.5K Comments: 47 Plays: 285.2K
SLEEP DEBT ADDS UP. You can’t out-train, out-caffeinate, or ignore poor sleep forever. Make sleep part of the plan. Prioritize it.⁠ ⁠ Daniel
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Strength training
Strength training
Video
Likes: 42.4K Comments: 259 Plays: 684.3K
🚫 "I DON'T WANT TO DO WEIGHTS BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO GET BULKY" 🚫⁠ COMMENT 'STRONG1'⁠ if you want to get stronger and build real muscle!⁠ ⁠
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Fat loss nutrition
Fat loss nutrition
Video
Likes: 29.5K Comments: 256 Plays: 865.5K
Cheat meals ALL THE TIME 🤤 MUST. BE. NICE. Tired of feeling hungry while dieting? Comment the word 'MASTER' below to get your FREE NO-BS gui
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Fitness training
Fitness training
Video
Likes: 197.2K Comments: 449 Plays: 5.2M
The CINDY Workout // 20 min AMRAP 🔥👇️⁠ ⁠ Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:⁠ 5 pull-ups⁠ 10 push-ups⁠ 15 squats

Analysis based on 24 available posts.
Last snapshot taken: August 28, 2026