Dr. Mike Israetel is not just a bodybuilding icon, but also has a Ph.D. in Sport Physiology, which he obtained from East Tennessee State University. He always posts social media videos and talks about healthy ways of bodybuilding to guide the fitness world. Dr. Israetel is also a competitive Jiu-Jitsu grappler and shows off his progress to his fans.

He also advocates for a clean and healthy way of bodybuilding rather than taking steroids. Recently, a Reddit page posted Israetel?s physical conditioning, and comments from the fans followed. The bodybuilding enthusiasts had a heated discussion on his physique and whether he has a good condition for bodybuilding.

Dr. Mike Israetel is kept under a microscope by the bodybuilding world

The Reddit user with the username Present-Fuel1618 shared a photo of Israetel posing and flexing his muscles in front of a mirror. In the caption above the picture, the user criticized the bodybuilding icon, stating, ?Mike Israetel 3 weeks out NPC masters nats. 232.5 lbs, looking a bit behind for three weeks out? Especially for his status as bodybuilding science dad.?

In the comments section, people responded to the caption and shared their perspectives on Mike’s physique. While he may receive mixed reviews, Mike consistently promotes evidence-based training protocols that yield optimal results. He has also commented on Hollywood’s workout methods and highlighted areas that need improvement.

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Mike commented on Kumail Nanjiani?s workout saying, “I used to work on power plate research directly.: ” One research confirmed a benefit of a power plate is while you?re on it, you can be much more flexible when you?re on it. So it?s really fun to do stretches on it.? So fans having a debate about his physique might be surprising for many other fitness enthusiasts.

Followers have a heated debate over Dr. Israetel?s muscles and body

One Reddit user spoke about the scholar/bodybuilder?s genetics, saying, ?Definitely doesn’t have the best genetics. If anything, that’s more reason to listen to him. Kinda like mountain dog, how he had to overcome his genetics whereas the gifted people have an easier path.?

Another follower replied to the genetics comment, saying, ?IMO the average guys always make the best coaches. They?ve had no choice but to do their homework and figure shit out. When you don?t have the safety net of great genetics to fall back on, you have to know your stuff to progress.?

One Reddit user supported Israetel and said, ?He does look a bit behind, but that lighting is also pretty crummy and is making him look washed out.? Another follower supported the bodybuilder as well saying, ?He always comments on how his body holds a shit ton of water. I think he?ll look crazy a week and a couple of days out.?

Dr. Mike Israetel is well-versed in achieving an impressive physique through evidence-based training methods. What are your thoughts on his conditioning? Do you believe there is room for improvement? Share your opinions in the comments section below.

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