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Phil Heath – Complete Profile: Height, Weight, Biography

Life and Accomplishments Of Phil Heath

Written by Derek Hall

Last Updated on14 April, 2021 | 1:28 PM EDT

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Phil Heath is a bodybuilding legend, and one of the greatest to ever compete. This is his life story, competition history, training regimen, diet, and more.

Phil Heath

(Bodybuilder)

Phil Heath
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Athlete Statistics

Full Name: Phil Heath
Weight Height Age Date of Birth
240-270lbs(109-125kg) 5’9 (175cm) 45 years December 18, 1979
Nationality Era
American 2000, 2010

Early Life

Phil Heath is one of the greatest and most accomplished bodybuilders of all time. “The Gift,” as he is also known as, has won 7 Mr. Olympia titles in his career. However, things were not always easy for this phenomenal athlete, as he had to endure a tough childhood. This experience resulted in giving Heath an undeniable drive for success, which he used in his career.

Phil Heath was born in 1979, in the town of Seattle, Washington. His parents were constantly working to provide for their family, so oftentimes Heath was left alone. So due to this, he was forced to learn at an early age how to take care of himself. He quickly learned how to cook his own food, while maintaining his training for basketball. This hard work is what set him up for a life of success.

Phil Heath

It was this interest in basketball that first introduced him to weightlifting. Heath would train at his school gym to increase his jump height and grew to enjoy the other people he would train with. This enjoyment would further develop, as Heath would eventually give up on basketball, not feeling satisfied by it anymore. Subsequently, he would return to the weight room, to find his joy.

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While focusing more on weight training, Phil Heath was working multiple jobs. He would use his limited free time to learn as much as he could about bodybuilding, reading through crates of magazines. It was from this, that Heath would learn about effective nutrition and training techniques. He applied this knowledge to gain a ton of mass, in a short span of time, which gave him the inspiration to pursue bodybuilding.

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Phil Heath – Early Bodybuilding Career

Phil Heath would take part in his first bodybuilding competition, in 2003 at age 24. He would go on to win The Rocky Mountain Northern Physique Committee championship at 192lbs, earning his nickname of “The Gift.” This propelled Heath’s confidence through the roof, as he would try to repeat his success a second time at the same event. However, he would be unsuccessful in this endeavor, scoring second place instead.

At this point, Heath was looking for more victories, and to clean the taste of second place out of his mouth. Following a renewed effort in the training room, he would attend the NPC Colorado State Show. Here, he would earn the title of Mr. Colorado, and in turn, get sponsorships. This victory is what ultimately led him to turn his attention to earning his pro card.

Phil Heath – Pro Bodybuilding Career

In 2005, Heath was weighing around 215lb and decided to compete for his IFBB Pro-Card. He entered the NPC USA Championships, where he was successful in this endeavor. At this point, Phil started competing at a pro-level, beginning with the Colorado Pro where he again earned first place.

Subsequently, Heath gained the confidence to try his hand at the Arnold Classic. While he was not successful in winning, he earned a very respectable 5th place. This demonstrated to the bodybuilding community that there was new blood in town, and they needed to remember the name, Phil Heath.

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Heath would then bounce back from this performance, by winning the IFBB Iron Man competition. After this victory, he would give the Arnold Classic another shot. This attempt would see Heath capture the 2nd place spot, resulting in a burst of motivation, unlike anything he had demonstrated before.

Phil Heath

Mr. Olympia Run

In 2008, after his appearance at the Arnold Classic, Phil Heath would turn his focus to the Mr. Olympia competition. He would not be a huge success at first, although he would do very well. His first showing would see him land a surprising 3rd place. However, in the following year, Heath would drop to 5th place.

However, it was in 2010, where Phil would briefly compete at the Arnold Classic, again earning 2nd place. Nevertheless, it was right back to Mr. Olympia where is scored 2nd place. It was at this point, that Phil Heath would begin his reign over the Olympia competition.

At the age of 32, in 2011, Phil Heath would win his first Mr. Olympia championship. This would be his first of a seven-year streak of the defend his title of Mr. Olympia. In between holding his title from 2011-2017, Heath also won the Sheru Classic in 2011 and 2012. Additionally, he would win the Arnold Classic Europe in 2013.

Unfortunately, this amazing run would end in 2018, where Phil Heath lost his title of Mr. Olympia in a surprising upset. He would come in second place in the competition, losing to Shawn Rhoden. This was Heath’s last major bodybuilding appearance, at the date of writing. However, he does maintain an incredibly active lifestyle, and will automatically be able to compete in any future Olympias. so there is hope he will return.

Phil Heath – Accomplishments and Championships

2003

  • 2003 Northern Colorado State, Novice – Light-Heavyweight 1st, and overall
  • 2003 NPC Colorado State – Light-Heavyweight 1st

2004

  • 2004 NPC Colorado State, Heavyweight – 1st and Overall

2005

  • 2005 NPC Junior Nationals, Heavyweight – 1st and Overall
  • 2005 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight – 1st and Overall

2006

  • 2006 Colorado Pro Championships – 1st
  • 2006 New York Pro Championship – 1st

2007

  • 2007 Arnold Classic – 5th

2008

  • 2008 IFBB Iron Man – 1st
  • 2008 Arnold Classic – 2nd
  • 2008 Mr. Olympia – 3rd

2009

  • 2009 Mr. Olympia – 5th

2010

  • 2010 Arnold Classic – 2nd
  • 2010 Mr. Olympia – 2nd

2011

  • 2011 Mr. Olympia – 1st
  • 2011 Sheru Classic – 1st

2012

  • 2012 Mr. Olympia – 1st
  • 2012 Sheru Classic – 1st

2013

  • 2013 Mr. Olympia – 1st
  • 2013 Arnold Classic Europe – 1st

2014

  • 2014 Mr. Olympia – 1st

2015

  • 2015 Mr. Olympia – 1st

2016

  • 2016 Mr. Olympia – 1st

2017

  • 2017 Mr. Olympia – 1st

2018

  • 2018 Mr. Olympia – 2nd

2020

  • 2020 Mr. Olympia – 3rd

Phil Heath

Phil Heath – Training Regimine

Day One (Legs)

  • Lying Leg Curls – 4sets/8-10 reps
  • Stiff-Leg Deadlifts – 4 sets/8-10 reps
  • Seated Leg Curls – 7 sets/10-12 reps
  • Standing Calf Raises – 4 sets/15-20 reps
  • Leg Press Calf Raises – 4 sets/20 reps
  • Seated Calf Raises – 7 sets/15 reps
  • Extensions – 4 sets/10-12 reps
  • Front Squats – 4 sets/10-12 reps
  • Leg Presses – 3 sets/12 reps
  • Hack Squats – 7 sets/7 reps

Day Two (Chest and Triceps)

  • Dumbbell Incline Presses – 4 sets/10-12 reps
  • Dumbbell Incline Flyes – 4 sets/10-12 reps
  • Hammer Strength Bench Presses – 3 sets/10-12 reps
  • Pec Decks – 7 sets/10-12 reps
  • Pushdowns of Rope Attachment – 3 sets/10-12 reps
  • Dips – 3 sets/10-12 reps
  • Close-Grip Bench Presses – 3 sets/10-12 reps
  • Lying Triceps Extensions – 7 sets/10-12 reps

Day Three (Rest day)

Day Four  (Back and Biceps)

  •  Wide-Grip Pull-Ups – 3 sets/10-12 reps
  • Power-Grip Chin-Ups – 3 sets/10-12 reps
  • T-bar Rows – 4 sets/12 reps
  • Bent-Over Rows – 4 sets/12 reps
  • One-Arm Dumbbell Rows – 3 sets/12 reps
  • Straight-Arm Pull Downs of Rope Attachment – 7 sets/10-12 reps
  • Standing EZ-Bar Curls – 3 sets/12 reps
  • Hammer Curls 3 sets/12 reps
  • Concentration Curls – 3 sets/12 reps
  • Hammer Strength Preacher Curls – 7 sets/8-10 reps

Day Five (Shoulders and  Traps)

  • Smith Machine Military Presses – 4 sets/10-12 reps
  • Dumbbell Front Raises – 4 sets/10-12 reps
  • Upright Rows – 4 sets/10-12 reps
  • Dumbbell Lateral Raises – 7 sets/10-12 reps
  • Dumbbell Shrugs – 4 sets/12 reps
  • Barbell Shrugs – 4 sets/12 reps

Phil Heath – Diet and Nutrition

Phil Heath typical consumes eight meals a day, to provide him the energy and calories needed for him to train and compete at the highest level. Additionally, he enjoys two protein shakes, along with a multitude of vitamins and supplements. This is typically what his daily diet consists of.

Off-Competition Diet

First Meal

  • 12 oz. chicken
  • 1 cup of egg whites
  • 1 cup of cream of rice

Second Meal

  • 12 oz. 94% ground beef
  • 2 cups of white rice

Third Meal

  • 12 oz. beef tenderloin
  • 8 oz. whole-wheat pasta

Fourth Meal (Training)

  • Pre-Workout supplement 
  • Post-Workout protein shake 

Fifth Meal

  • 6-8 oz. beef tenderloin
  • 10 oz. white potato

Sixth Meal

  • 12 oz. chicken
  • 1 cup of spinach

Seventh Meal

  • 12 oz. of 94% ground beef
  • 1 cup of broccoli

Eighth Meal

  • 2 tbsp. of almond butter
  • Whey protein isolate

In-Competition Diet

First Meal

  • 2.5 cups egg whites
  • 1 cup of oatmeal

Second Meal

  • 12 oz. white chicken breast
  • 1 cup of brown rice
  • Steamed vegetables

Third Meal

  • 12 oz. beef tenderloin
  • Medium sweet potato

Fourth Meal (Training)

  • Pre-Workout supplement 
  • Post-Workout protein shake 

Fifth Meal

  • 12 oz. beef tenderloin
  • Medium sweet potato

Sixth Meal

  • 12 oz. white chicken breast
  • 1 cup brown rice

Seventh Meal

  • 12 oz. halibut or tilapia
  • Steamed broccoli

Eighth Meal

  • 12 oz. halibut or tilapia
  • Steamed broccoli

Phil Heath

Additional Information

Phil Heath draws inspiration from iconic bodybuilders like Flex Lewis. He also maintains close friendships with Jay Cutler and Dorian Yates, where they share ideas and tips with each other. Nevertheless, Heath primarily praises his friends in school for teaching him the basics of lifting and kept pushing him early.

Phil Heath is a prime example of why you should never give up. He faced a few setbacks in his life and career, yet persevered through it all to be one of the best Olympia competitors of all time. This story of success is built completely from the ground up and shows just what the right amount of dedication can help anybody achieve.


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