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Michael Israetel ✓ Verified

@drmikeisraetel

Bodybuilding 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
0.2%Engagement Estimated

Creator summary

Sports science PhD, competitive bodybuilder, BJJ black belt, and RP Strength cofounder creating video content about hypertrophy, muscle growth, training, and fitness products.

Sports science educator and competitive bodybuilder

Content formats

Video
62.5%
Carousel
20.8%
Image
16.7%

Based on 24 posts

Niche & topics

Bodybuilding Influencers

Hypertrophy TrainingSports scienceBJJHunger managementCrossFit
AffiliateCon 2026Cindy workoutHunger managementMuscle growthCrossFit

Known for

  • RP Strength
  • Hypertrophy training app
  • Muscle growth education
  • Competitive bodybuilding
  • BJJ at The Jiu Jitsu Company

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 ledEducationalPromotionalEntertainingTraining demonstrations

Contact & business

Public emailNot supplied
Contact methodNot supplied

Content Intent

Promotion
41.7%
Education
16.7%
Entertainment
16.7%
Event or travel
8.3%
Demonstration
4.2%
Opinion
4.2%
Personal story
4.2%
Product showcase
4.2%

Frequently Mentioned

Dr. Mike Israetel Person 19 posts
RP Strength Brand 7 posts
RP Strength Apps Brand 4 posts
Magnus Midtbø Person 2 posts
AffiliateCon 2026 Event 2 posts
Omni Las Colinas Venue 2 posts
Dallas Location 2 posts
RP Strength Hypertrophy App Product 2 posts

Community Reaction

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

Across 52 sampled comments from three recent posts, reactions were mixed: negative sentiment was slightly more common than positive, with neutral and mixed responses also present. Sampled comments frequently expressed amusement, curiosity, and disappointment, while discussing steroid use and effects, blinking or facial movements, strength and training volume, injury risk, one-arm muscle-ups, deloads, and muscle growth. Some comments focused on criticism, humour, discussion, and questions. Five creator replies were observed, though reply data was incomplete. Because the sample was recent and non-representative, it may not reflect the broader comment base.

  • Discussion of steroid use, effects, and tradeoffs
  • Questions about steroids and blinking or facial movements
  • Amusement and humour
  • Criticism and disappointment
  • Interest in strength, training, injury risk, and muscle growth
Negative
Dominant Sentiment
52
Comments Analysed
3
Posts Sampled

Sentiment

Mixed
9%
Negative
33.9%
Neutral
25%
Positive
31%
Unclear
1.1%

Dominant Emotions

AmusementCuriosityDisappointment

Common Intents

HumourCriticismDiscussionQuestionContent request

Recurring Topics

Steroid useBlinkingSteroid effectsStrengthTraining volumeSteroid tradeoffsInjury riskSteroid side effects

Frequently Asked

  • "Steroids and blinking or facial movements"

Creator Interaction

Likely to interact9.1%
Like rate0%
Reply threads observed5

Engagement Metrics

0.20%
Median Engagement
30.5
Posts / Week
Video
Dominant Format

Engagement Detail

Average likes14.8K
Median likes2.5K
Average comments123.88
Median comments52
Sample size24 posts

Recent Posts (24)

drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Performance enhancement
Performance enhancement
Video
Likes: 1.3K Comments: 51 Plays: 82.1K
💉 @drmikeisraetel is ENHANCED. There are MANY pros and cons...⁠ ⁠ Dr. Mike is VERY open about these tradeoffs.
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Injury prevention
Injury prevention
Video
Likes: 5.5K Comments: 47 Plays: 228.6K
Let's not try this one at home 🤣 Drop INJURY1 in the comments to get our Injury Prevention Made Simple eBook now! ⬇️⁠ ⁠ 💪 Master the 7 funda
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Hypertrophy training volume
Hypertrophy training volume
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Likes: 745 Comments: 51
More training doesn’t = more growth. Smarter training does.⁠ If you want bigger results without spinning your wheels 👇⁠ ⁠ Comment TRAIN1 and
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about AffiliateCon 2026
AffiliateCon 2026
Video
Likes: 2.0K Comments: 48 Plays: 101.2K
Dr. Mike Israetel is bringing his expertise -- and humor -- straight into the CrossFit affiliate environment — breaking down how we can help
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Fat loss nutrition
Fat loss nutrition
Video
Likes: 1.1K Comments: 130 Plays: 60.8K
Myth or Fact: you NEED to cut carbs to lose FAT 🤨⁠ ⁠ Want to lose fat without hating life? Drop FATLOSS1 below. No extremes. No guesswork. J
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Hypertrophy training
Hypertrophy training
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Likes: 3.2K Comments: 36
☠️ Follow for more gym truths, then comment “TRAIN1” to get our FREE Hypertrophy Training eBook sent straight to your DMs.⁠ ⁠ 📘 Learn how to
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Health elixir
Health elixir
Video
Likes: 6.7K Comments: 512 Plays: 412.4K
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE HEALTH ELIXIR. 👀
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Coping with difficulty
Coping with difficulty
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Likes: 232 Comments: 14
REAL TALK WEDNESDAY: Complaining has been shown to increase one's perception of their own suffering. Sarcasm and making fun of the situatio
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Training to failure
Training to failure
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Likes: 4.0K Comments: 185
Failure isn’t necessary to maximize muscle growth.⁠ ⁠ In fact, most studies comparing failure vs 1-3 RIR fail to find a difference in muscle
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Strength analysis
Strength analysis
Video
Likes: 24.7K Comments: 77 Plays: 606.5K
HOW THE HELL DID HE DO THIS. How Can a 165lb Climber Match Larry Wheels?! ⁠ ⁠ Full video on the @rpstrength YouTube: Exercise Scientist Crit
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about AffiliateCon 2026
AffiliateCon 2026
Video
Likes: 2.7K Comments: 39 Plays: 110.4K
"CrossFit is THE SPORT to get fit." - @drmikeisraetel⁠ ⁠ One of the most recognizable voices in evidence-based training and physique develop
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about RIR, load, and volume
RIR, load, and volume
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Likes: 2.2K Comments: 53
RIR - LOAD - VOLUME Relationships
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Progressive overload
Progressive overload
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Likes: 1.2K Comments: 9
PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD - Real talk with @rpstrength 1:1 Coach @jorge_bfitness 💪⁠ ⁠ Progressive overload isn’t just about adding more weight.⁠
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Cardio and fat loss
Cardio and fat loss
Video
Likes: 1.1K Comments: 165 Plays: 60.1K
You CAN'T out-cardio a POOR DIET. Cardio should HELP your goals not hurt them. Comment 'CARDIO1' below now.⁠ ⁠ This guide shows you how to:⁠
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Exercise selection
Exercise selection
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Likes: 440 Comments: 11
Just because an exercise feels hard doesn’t mean it’s great for growth. You want movements that really hammer the target muscle without unne
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Climbing strength
Climbing strength
Video
Likes: 4.2K Comments: 26 Plays: 249.1K
💪 Want CLIMBER STRENGTH? Train Your PULLING Muscles.. and get JACKED while doing it. ⁠ ⁠ Comment TRAIN1 below and we will send you our HYPER
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Repetitions across sets
Repetitions across sets
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Likes: 1.8K Comments: 37
Your reps aren't necessarily supposed to stay the same from set to set. If you're using the same weight and trying to maintain a similar RI
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Bodybuilding training update
Bodybuilding training update
Album
Likes: 1.6K Comments: 46
Chest, triceps and biceps from yesterday! Check out the @rpstrength RP Hypertrophy App in my bio! My diet: @rpstrengthvRP Diet Coach App M
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Gym humor
Gym humor
Video
Likes: 13.1K Comments: 257 Plays: 740.7K
When you’re dissociating between sets as usual, but the gym baddie walks by…
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Arm training
Arm training
Video
Likes: 2.0K Comments: 87 Plays: 107.0K
ARM DAY HAS LIMITS. Follow & comment TRAIN1 below, and we’ll send you our HYPERTROPHY TRAINING eBook for FREE straight to your DMs!⁠ ⁠ ✅ Wha
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Looksmaxxing critique
Looksmaxxing critique
Video
Likes: 5.3K Comments: 100 Plays: 221.7K
This STILL hits weird... 🥴 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Watch the FULL VIDEO on the @rpstrength YouTube: Exercise Scientist Critiques Clavicular’s Looksmaxxing “Sc
drmikeisraetel Instagram post about Strength training
Strength training
Video
Likes: 43.0K Comments: 276 Plays: 703.2K
🚫 "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 Hunger management
Hunger management
Video
Likes: 29.8K Comments: 264 Plays: 874.6K
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 Cindy workout
Cindy workout
Video
Likes: 198.3K Comments: 452 Plays: 5.3M
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: September 4, 2026