phil heath dominated the Mr. Olympia scene from 2011 to 2017, winning seven consecutive titles and establishing himself as the face of body-building for the better part of a decade. In mid-July it was announced that heath will stay off stage for Olympia 2022 to serve as a color commentator For the event.
Still, that doesn’t mean the former champion doesn’t keep his body ready for the stage. In an Instagram post from August 16, 2022, Heath showed a video of himself training biceps in the gym, and it’s clear he’s kept much of his trademark size intact.
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In addition to giving his followers a glimpse of his strong arms and shoulders, the 42-year-old bodybuilder wrote a lengthy caption on the post that ended with a bit of a sneer: “I’m not done yet. I’m just getting started.
As cryptic as it may be, there is no indication that Heath’s role in the 2022 Mr. Olympia will expand beyond comment at this point. While he hasn’t officially ruled anything out, Heath seems excited to tackle his new job.
“Olympia has meant a lot to me and my legacy,” Heath said in a press release about his new role as commentator. “I am always looking for new ways to connect with fans, and I am grateful to Jake Wood, Dan Solomon and the entire Olympia team for this opportunity. This year’s Olympia is packed with incredible stories and rivalries. I look forward to seeing you all in Las Vegas.”
Phil Heather’s Legacy
Phil Heath’s seven Olympia titles tie him with arnold schwarzenegger for the second most in history. The only bodybuilders who claim more sandow trophies are lee haney Y Ronnie Colemaneach of which has eight.
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Heath’s last two appearances on stage at the Olympia, in 2018 and 2020 – resulted in a second and third place, respectively. according to his coachHany Rambod, Heath has opted out of the contest in 2021.
To see how Heath fares as a commentator, you’ll have to wait until the 2022 Olympia weekend takes place in Las Vegas, NV on December 16-18.
Featured Image: @philheath on Instagram
