Fitness Volt
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Strongman
    • Powerlifting
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Arnold Classic
    • Mr. Olympia
    • 2025 WSM
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Muscle Groups
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Mobility & Stretching
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Supplements
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Calculators
  • More
    • Forum
    • Strength Standards
    • DIY
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Strongman
    • Powerlifting
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Arnold Classic
    • Mr. Olympia
    • 2025 WSM
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Muscle Groups
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Mobility & Stretching
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Supplements
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Calculators
  • More
    • Forum
    • Strength Standards
    • DIY
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
No Result
View All Result
Home » Bodybuilding

Bodybuilder Phil Heath Shared An Intense Chest, Shoulders And Triceps Workout

Phil Heath reiterates the benefit of machines over free weights during a recent workout video

Written by Rajneesh

Published on10 February, 2022 | 9:04 AM EDT

Updated on10 February, 2022 | 9:07 AM EDT

Ask Question?
Phil Heath Chest Shoulder Triceps

Phil Heath Chest Shoulder Triceps - Image via @Philheath Youtube

Seven-time Mr. Olympia winner Phil Heath recently shared a chest, shoulders and triceps workout. Heath last competed at the 2020 Mr. Olympia and finished third in the open division. This was after his seven-time Mr. Olympia winning streak ended at the hands of late Shawn Rhoden in 2018. As of now, Heath is not likely to return to competition. However, he is staying busy in the gym and shared an upper body workout on his YouTube channel. Chest was the primary focus of the training session.

Phil Heath went through the intense session and later shared his thoughts on using machines, the importance of eccentric work, and finer details of the way he performed the workout.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Phil Heath (@philheath)

Phil Heath started the day with four supersets of seated chest flyes and seated presses on the converging chest press machine. Heath made sure to keep limited resting periods between the sets to make sure his muscles were pre-exahausted before jumping in the workouts.

Phil Heath’s chest workout

Inclined bench press

After getting fully warmed up, Heath moved on to inclined bench press. Phil Heath stated that he mostly did hammer strength inclined bench press in the gym. However, the machine he is currently using is different. Heath positioned his seat fairly low during this workout to make sure that his hands were aligned with his lower chest at the bottom of the press and he was pushing the handles upward.

Get Fitter, Faster

Level Up Your Fitness: Join our 💪 strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!

Please wait...
You're In! Let's Crush Your Fitness Goals Together

Expect expert-backed workouts, nutrition advice, the latest in strength sports, and a whole lot of motivation heading your way.

Pec deck flyes and seated chest press superset

After feeling the pump with the inclined press, Heath turned his attention to lower chest on the machine. He positioned his hands towards the base of the handle to get a wide grip. This enabled him to stretch the chest more at the bottom of the press.

Heath incorporated a standard seated chest press with this workout and performed a superset with minimal rest periods in between.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Phil Heath (@philheath)

Seated chest flyes

Phil Heath continued further and performed seated chest flyes on the cable machine to wind up the chest workout session. He then moved on to work the shoulders.

Shoulder workout

Lateral raises

Phil Heath headed straight to the dumbbell racks to begin the shoulder workout. He started with lateral raises with dumbbells.

Front raise medley

Heath continued with dumbbells for the next shoulder workout and performed front raises medley. It consisted of five reps with a neutral grip and five reps with prorated grip. He worked each arm individually for this workout rather than using both arms simultaneously. However, for the second set, he performed with neutral grip and cranked out pronated grip front raises simultaneously using both arms.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Phil Heath (@philheath)

Triceps workout

Heath concluded the training session with triceps push-down. Instead of using a regular straight bar, Heath used a V-bar for grip. In spite of his wide frame, Heath was comfortable holding the V-bar and got maximum contraction with his back resting against a pad for stability.

Phil Heath’s post-workout remarks

After the workout, Phil Heath did a quick breakdown of the training session and shared some valuable insights into his training.
One important aspect of Phil Heath’s training session was the use of machines more than free weights. Heath stated that machines significantly reduce the chances of injuries stemming from technical errors, form, and misalignments. Therefore he prefers to use machines instead of free weights, especially when training alone. Heath also mentioned that he has followed this method even during his days as a competitive bodybuilder.

“Obviously the technique… I mean there is not much you can screw up and that’s the reason why, throughout my career, training by myself, 99 percent of the time… I used machines. It’s the easy way tk stay injury-free,” Phil Heath said.

Phil Heath is not likely to return to competition anytime soon. However, that also means that he will keep himself occupied with other endeavors, sharing quality bodybuilding content seems to be one of those. It will be interesting to see what else the seven-time Mr. Olympia shares next from the wealth of knowledge and experience of competing at the highest level of bodybuilding.

Courtesy of Phil Heath’s YouTube channel, you can watch the full chest, shoulders, and triceps workout video here:


If you have any questions or need further clarification about this news, please leave a comment below, and Rajneesh will get back to you as soon as possible.

Stay on top of the latest fitness news and updates by adding Fitness Volt to your Google News feed: Follow us on Google News You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for even more content.
Facebook Twitter Reddit Flipboard LinkedIn Pinterest
Categories: Bodybuilding News Videos
Previous Post

8 Ways to Get Better at Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups

Next Post

Martyn Ford Trains With World Champion Kickboxer Rico Verhoeven Ahead of Iranian Hulk Fight

Rajneesh

Rajneesh

Rajneesh is an architect and writer based in Mumbai, India. A passionate Mixed Martial Arts fan since a decade, Rajneesh started writing for various sports news websites, which eventually became his second career. Boxing, strength sports and fitness are the other areas of his interest.

Related

Alan Ritchson
News

Alan Ritchson Shows Off Ripped Upper Body, Hits ‘Low-Ish Weight & High Volume’ Workout for Hypertrophy and Longevity

Tom Platz
Bodybuilding

Tom Platz Says Using Higher Reps and Heavier Weights on Different Training Days is the ‘Secret’ to Bodybuilding

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bodybuilding

Mr. Olympia Icons Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman Team Up for Delt and Arm Workout at Gold’s Gym Venice

Marcello De Angelis Announces Move To Classic Physique
Bodybuilding

Bodybuilder Marcello De Angelis Announces Return to Classic Physique

Bob Cicherillo
Bodybuilding

Bob Cicherillo & Shawn Ray Urge Regan Grimes to Skip 2025 Olympia, Say Classic Physique Is Bodybuilding and Freak Show Could Kill Men’s Open

Lee Priest
Bodybuilding

Lee Priest Reveals His Cheapest High-Protein Go-To Bulking Meal

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

The “Spice Up Your Summer” Diet: 3 Thermogenic Spices to Naturally Boost Your Metabolism

Alan Ritchson Shows Off Ripped Upper Body, Hits ‘Low-Ish Weight & High Volume’ Workout for Hypertrophy and Longevity

Arnold Schwarzenegger Says Standing Throughout the Day Can Reduce Risk of Early Death by Up to 55%

Tom Platz Says Using Higher Reps and Heavier Weights on Different Training Days is the ‘Secret’ to Bodybuilding

Forget the Gym — These 3 Kettlebell Moves Will Transform Your Entire Body

Mr. Olympia Icons Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman Team Up for Delt and Arm Workout at Gold’s Gym Venice

Fitness Volt

At Fitness Volt, our mission is to empower every individual on their fitness journey by providing expert advice, the latest research, and comprehensive resources. Whether you are a beginner or an elite athlete, we are here to support your goals with trustworthy and up-to-date information in strength, fitness, and nutrition. Read more.

For inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

About Us | Careers | Contact Form

Topics

  • Mr. Olympia
  • Bodybuilding
  • Strongman
  • WSM
  • Powerlifting
  • CrossFit
  • Workouts
  • Exercises
  • Training
  • Reviews
  • Nutrition
  • Discussion Forum

More

  • Calculators
  • Fasting
  • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Workout Plans
  • At-Home Workouts
  • Programs
  • Supplements
  • Newsletter
  • Review Process
  • Accessibility
  • Advertise
  • Syndication
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Copyrights
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • Disclaimer

© Copyright 2010 - 2024 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Powerlifting
    • Strongman
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Mr. Olympia
    • 2024 WSM
    • Arnold Classic
  • Forum
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Muscle Groups
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Supplements
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Fitness Calculator
  • More
    • DIY
    • Strength Standards
    • Motivation
    • Videos

© Copyright 2010 - 2024 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.