Fitness Volt
  • Bodybuilding
  • Strongman
  • Powerlifting
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Exercise Guides
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
  • Nutrition
    • Supplements
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Food Facts
  • Reviews
  • More
    • CrossFit
    • News
      • 2023 WSM
      • Arnold Classic
      • Mr. Olympia
      • Results
    • Fitness Calculator
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
  • Bodybuilding
  • Strongman
  • Powerlifting
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Exercise Guides
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
  • Nutrition
    • Supplements
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Food Facts
  • Reviews
  • More
    • CrossFit
    • News
      • 2023 WSM
      • Arnold Classic
      • Mr. Olympia
      • Results
    • Fitness Calculator
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
No Result
View All Result
Bodybuilding

Phil Heath Talks Skipping 2019 Mr. Olympia, Plans 2020 Return

Phil Heath Talks Return To 2020 Mr. Olympia

Derek Hall

Written by Derek Hall

Last Updated onNovember 27, 2019

Phil Heath

Image via YouTube - RXMuscle

Phil Heath chose to sit out of competition in 2019. However, he is now looking to make a return to bodybuilding in 2020.

Heath is a seven-time winner of the Mr. Olympia competition. Therefore, it came as a shock when he was beaten by Shawn Rhoden in 2018. Following that, he made the decision to take a year off from competing, to refresh himself and recover. Despite the fact that there was an opportunity for him to make a comeback, he stayed on the sidelines.

Phil Heath Posing
Phil Heath Posing

Nevertheless, Heath has now revealed that he will be making a comeback to the 2020 Mr. Olympia. Speaking on RXMuscle, he doubled down on this sentiment and explained what it was like, taking time off.

“The way I handled things was to go through those scenarios weeks before, if I can, to try to prepare me for the actual moment.

So, about two months out I’m thinking ‘Okay, you’re not doing the show, so how are you going to feel?’

And you’ll start going through preliminary emotions like ‘Ah man, this sucks.’

Then I realized, ‘Phil, you haven’t had a summer to yourself since 2007, dude. Take advantage of this time, and be a normal cat that’s training, that’s eating, just like you would for a show, but you can actually go out. You can do stuff. So take advantage of this time.’

Despite that, Heath was still wanting to compete.

As Phil Heath explained it, his body still looked to be in a condition to compete at the Olympia. This was something that was evident by his social media posts, as well. However, he explained that his body was just on autopilot, from competing for so many years. Even though he thought about coming to the competition, he chose to stay home.

“So I watched it, we actually watched it, we went out to eat that night, the pre-judging night, we went out to a restaurant. And here I am, on my phone, just like everybody else. It was cool, because I got to feel like everybody else, like they’re doing the same thing.

I was disappointed a lot, when I was watching. But then I was just trying to take a step back and say ‘You know what man, how do you feel, Phil?’ And the way I felt, I was good with it, I was happy.”

Heath went on to explain that he had to take a step back and realize that things were okay. He realized that he likely could have won this year, and gotten a big payday. However, he says that he was able to look at how much other work he was doing, to keep himself financially stable, even without competing.

As for competing next year, the door is still open.

Looking at the landscape after the 2018 Olympia, Heath was done competing. However, following his defeat, he got some serious support from fans. Therefore, despite the fact that he has nothing left to prove, he is considering making a return.

“As far as 2020, a lot of things will have to come into alignment. I pretty much have talked to Dan Solomon about that, a couple times prior to the Olympia. To me, things just have to be in proper alignment, because it’s got to be a big production, a splash. Like the marketing for me has to be a certain way, and I don’t mean that it has to be one-sided, it just has to be done a certain way.”

Heath explained that he has been painted as the villain in bodybuilding for some time. Therefore, if he were to return, it would have to be marketed the right way. Furthermore, he even may want to be considered a hero this time around.

You can see the full interview with Phil Heath below. Do you want to see him make a return to the Olympia in 2020?

Published: 27 November, 2019 | 11:44 AM EDT

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
Categories: Bodybuilding Mr. Olympia News Videos
Previous Post

VIDEO: Flex Wheeler Felt Like ‘Half A Man’ After Leg Amputation

Next Post

VIDEO: Nataliya Kuznetsova Looks Inhuman With Recent Vacuum Pose

Derek Hall

Derek Hall

Staff News Writer and interviewer for MMA, powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman, and CrossFit. Full time fight fan, part time participant. Bringing out of the box thinking to the world since 1995. Opinions are strictly my own.

Related

2023 California Pro Results

2023 Musclecontest California Pro Results — Ross Flanigan Wins Bodybuilding Title

Bodybuilding action took over the West Coast this weekend in Anaheim, CA at the 2023 Musclecontest California Pro. Competitors from...

Terrick Guindy Nick Walker Branch Warren Quads

Terrick El Guindy: ‘If Nick Walker Has Branch Warren Quads, He Wins Mr. Olympia The Next 5 Years’

Judge Terrick El Guindy and Chris Cormier are weighing Nick Walker's chances ahead of his 2023 Mr. Olympia appearance this November....

Charles Glass Fake Bodybuilding Drugs

Charles Glass Targets ‘Fake Drugs’ in Bodybuilding: ‘You’re Taking Something That Will Totally Mess You Up”

Bodybuilding trainer Charles Glass has developed a keen eye for the sport over the years. In a recent series of...

Iain Valliere Shredding Diet

Iain Valliere Shares Shredding Diet 2 Weeks from 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow

Canadian bodybuilder Iain Valliere is a promising Men’s Open contender who many believe to be in the mix of Olympia...

Dorian Yates

Dorian Yates Shares Optimal Time for High-Intensity Training: ‘Give Your Body Stress It’s Not Used To’

Legendary bodybuilder Dorian Yates carved out his own space in the sport with his intense workout philosophy. He dominated the...

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

Latest

2023 Musclecontest California Pro Results — Ross Flanigan Wins Bodybuilding Title

Ronnie Coleman Criticizes His ‘Horrible’ Olympia-Winning Physique in Throwback Photo with Jay Cutler

Terrick El Guindy: ‘If Nick Walker Has Branch Warren Quads, He Wins Mr. Olympia The Next 5 Years’

Charles Glass Targets ‘Fake Drugs’ in Bodybuilding: ‘You’re Taking Something That Will Totally Mess You Up”

5 Simple Exercises – A Routine for Daily Calisthenics Training  

How to Do Garland Pose (Malasana) in Yoga: Muscles Involved, How-To, Benefits, and Variations

Reviews

Provitalize Review

Provitalize Review — The Best Probiotic Supplement?

Best Preacher Curl Benches

10 Best Preacher Curl Benches in 2023 (Review & Ranked)

Ancheer Treadmills Review

6 Best Ancheer Treadmills in 2023 (Review & Ranked)

Fitness Volt

At FitnessVolt.com Our mission is to help our readers to achieve their fitness goals, regardless of where you’re at on your journey, we are on a mission to educate You with the latest from strength and fitness space. Read more.

Email: sm(at)fitnessvolt.com

Disclosure: FitnessVolt.com has an affiliate relationship with different brands and is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. However, our reviews are based on well research backed analysis.

Follow Us

Trending Topics

  • Mr. Olympia
  • Bodybuilding
  • Strongman
  • Powerlifting
  • CrossFit
  • At Home Workouts
  • Bodyweight Exercises
  • Best Pre-workout
  • Best Fat Burners
  • Bodybuilding Diet
  • Bicep Workouts
  • Triceps Workouts
  • Chest Exercises
  • Back Workouts
  • Leg Workouts
  • Front Squat Guide
  • Calf Workouts & Exercises
  • Forgotten Exercises
  • Jefferson Deadlift

Calculators

  • Calorie Burning Calculators
  • IF Calculator
  • TDEE Calculator
  • Calorie Calculator
  • Keto Calculator
  • RMR Calculator
  • Macronutrient Calculator
  • Creatine Calculator
  • Wilks Calculator
  • EER Calculator
  • FFMI Calculator
  • IBW Calculator
  • LBM Calculator
  • Fat Intake Calculator
  • Calories Burned Swimming
  • Calories Per Meal Calculator

  • Food Nutrition Analysis
  • Carb Cycling Calculator
  • Weight Gain Calculator
  • Weight Loss Calculator
  • Calories Burned Calculator
  • Strength Standards
  • One Rep Max Calculator
  • Body Fat Calculator
  • EER Calculator
  • Weight Loss Percentage
  • Treadmill Calorie Calculator
  • Body Surface Area Calculator
  • Running Pace Calculator
  • Bench Press Calculator
  • Protein Calculator
  • Water Intake Calculator
  • Body Type Quiz
  • Steps to Miles Calculator
  • Calorie Deficit Calculator
  • Home
  • About
  • Jobs
  • Accessibility
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Syndication
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Copyrights
  • Terms
  • Privacy

© Copyright 2010 - 2023 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Bodybuilding
  • Powerlifting
  • Strongman
  • 2023 WSM
  • CrossFit
  • Workouts
  • Exercise Guides
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Shoulders
  • Training
  • Nutrition
  • Reviews
  • More
    • News
    • Arnold Classic
    • Mr. Olympia
    • Diet
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • Food Facts
    • Fitness Calculator

© Copyright 2010 - 2023 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.