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Title: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Lift Studios on January 11, 2008, 06:10:09 PM
Video posted next week. A couple screen captures.

http://www.flexonline.com/news/284
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: m8 on January 11, 2008, 06:13:19 PM
top 15.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: pumpher on January 11, 2008, 06:14:09 PM
Crazy arms!

I hope he improved his back width
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Bluto on January 11, 2008, 06:15:17 PM
good pics
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: 240 is Back on January 11, 2008, 06:19:07 PM
those arms are just plain sick.


250 pounds @ 5 weeks out... what's that equal to on show day?
What did he weigh at last year's Arnold?

I really hope we see Coleman II emerge this year.  The sport needs it!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: DAGON666 on January 11, 2008, 06:22:08 PM
looks great! Top three is possible, but not likely!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Lift Studios on January 11, 2008, 06:22:26 PM
those arms are just plain sick.


250 pounds @ 5 weeks out... what's that equal to on show day?
What did he weigh at last year's Arnold?

I really hope we see Coleman II emerge this year.  The sport needs it!

All that matters is how he looks on stage and not on the scale.

 ;D
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Nordic Beast on January 11, 2008, 06:29:18 PM
His arms are unreal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o


those offseason guestposing pics of him were crazy----------now to see him like this is insane!!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Lift Studios on January 11, 2008, 06:34:37 PM
If you're attending IRONMAN stop by Phil's Seminar.

http://www.thefitexpo.com/classes.asp
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Emmortal on January 11, 2008, 06:35:09 PM
We'll see how he looks on stage, everyone looks great by themselves.  I think in the next 2 years he'll be taking the O.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: David Puddy on January 11, 2008, 06:42:41 PM
If you're attending IRONMAN stop by Phil's Seminar.

http://www.thefitexpo.com/classes.asp

Didn't realized the Ironman expo got so big. LiftStudio, are you competing this year?

I'll be there.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Gym dude on January 11, 2008, 07:03:19 PM
Very good pics of Heath five weeks out.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: LATS on January 11, 2008, 07:18:20 PM
 the bigger that guy gets the rounder those muscle bellies get.. can you imagine a 245 pound phil heath one day.. it would be levrone all over again..
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: alexxx on January 11, 2008, 07:19:06 PM
Very good! Would be an interesting comparison between Heath and Wolf going at it for the mr. Olympia title. Wolf with crazy width and Heath with incredible arms battling it out for the mr. Olympia title. The contrast would be uncanny!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 11, 2008, 07:21:43 PM
Very good! Would be an interesting comparison between Heath and Wolf going at it for the mr. Olympia title. Wolf with crazy width and Heath with incredible arms battling it out for the mr. Olympia title. The contrast would be uncanny!

welcome back champ
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: kiwiol on January 11, 2008, 07:22:30 PM
Very good! Would be an interesting comparison between Heath and Wolf going at it for the mr. Olympia title. Wolf with crazy width and Heath with incredible arms battling it out for the mr. Olympia title. The contrast would be uncanny!

Your physique ain't too shabby either, Alexxx. Good to have the champ back 8)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: The Squadfather on January 11, 2008, 07:23:35 PM
those are without a doubt a pair of the most infucckingsane arms i've ever seen, massive beyond belief.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Jerryme7 on January 11, 2008, 07:25:31 PM
Phil looks incredible!

He has definately put on more size!

I'd like for him to win the IronMan and the Arnold!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: alexxx on January 11, 2008, 07:25:54 PM
Hey guys just thought I would check up on you and bring up the morale. Hope all is well.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: kiwiol on January 11, 2008, 07:26:16 PM
those are without a doubt a pair of the most infucckingsane arms i'e ever seen, massive beyond belief.

Ditto. Do you think they are better than Lee P's arms, Squadfather?
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: The Squadfather on January 11, 2008, 07:27:59 PM
Ditto. Do you think they are better than Lee P's arms, Squadfather?
they're at least as good if not a little better, the triceps are unreal.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: noc on January 11, 2008, 07:31:30 PM
Very good  :o
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: kiwiol on January 11, 2008, 07:33:43 PM
they're at least as good if not a little better, the triceps are unreal.

Word
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: The.Giant on January 11, 2008, 07:34:37 PM
His arms are rediculous. I'd amputate a homeless man's leg with a spoon if I could build arms like those.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: DVSGOD on January 11, 2008, 07:35:14 PM
they're at least as good if not a little better, the triceps are unreal.
I reckon better , Lee has some freaky limbs to be sure but look at the seperation on those monsters with still over a month to go. :o
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: jude2 on January 11, 2008, 07:46:58 PM
He made great gains this past year.  I can't wait to see who wins the ASC.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Camel Jockey on January 11, 2008, 07:51:10 PM
His muscle bellies are insane!

Dude is fucking nuts regardless of weight. Those arms are Coleman-like!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: GoneAway on January 11, 2008, 08:03:43 PM
freaky arms. top 3 if everything else is on par with his arms.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: James Blunt on January 11, 2008, 08:09:50 PM
Awesome arms. Better than Levrones?
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: David Puddy on January 11, 2008, 08:11:03 PM
Awesome arms. Better than Levrones?


Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Matt C on January 11, 2008, 08:13:18 PM
those arms are just plain sick.


250 pounds @ 5 weeks out... what's that equal to on show day?
What did he weigh at last year's Arnold?

I really hope we see Coleman II emerge this year.  The sport needs it!

He was around 220 last year.  He was top five then and he will be top five again this year - the question is, where in the top five?

Phil Heath's DVD review with a picture of him from last year's Arnold expo:

http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/philheaththegiftdvd.html
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Spoony Luv on January 11, 2008, 08:19:36 PM
Looks like a 10 good pounds of solid muscle from last year...Maybe more...Should be interesting...
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: lastrep on January 11, 2008, 08:26:38 PM
Ok so his arms look good, we know nothing about anything else.. so will have to wait and see. From this it's a complete guess.. 1st of last.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: David Puddy on January 11, 2008, 08:30:10 PM
His arms are rediculous. I'd amputate a homeless man's leg with a spoon if I could build arms like those.

All signs point to you being obsessed with looking like a mongo.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: GoneAway on January 11, 2008, 08:32:43 PM
heath's arms are good and he has alot of muscle, but in some shots he just doesnt look pleasing to the eye. unproportionate
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: phyxsius on January 11, 2008, 08:37:41 PM
I wonder can he still dunk?
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: 240 is Back on January 11, 2008, 09:03:34 PM
All that matters is how he looks on stage and not on the scale.

ahhhh come on, issac.  It was fun last year when you made that prediction on his bodyweight gain.  Give us a number, man!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Matt C on January 11, 2008, 09:04:43 PM
All that matters is how he looks on stage and not on the scale.

He will be 230+.

 ;D


Fixed.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Lift Studios on January 11, 2008, 09:08:50 PM
ahhhh come on, issac.  It was fun last year when you made that prediction on his bodyweight gain.  Give us a number, man!
I'll guess between 228-232.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: CT_Muscle on January 11, 2008, 09:12:00 PM
2008 Ironman results:

1) Heath

2) Freeman

3) Samuel
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: 240 is Back on January 11, 2008, 09:24:51 PM
I'll guess between 228-232.

Great.  Matt C is curious how tall he'll be for the 2008 competitive season.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: LATS on January 11, 2008, 09:33:36 PM
 HE WILL BE TOP 5.. even top 3.. but, if he can have another really productive off season and add another 10 pounds or so he will be hard for anyone to beat.. like i said, 245 pounds and his conditioining no one could touch him..
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Stavios on January 11, 2008, 10:07:57 PM
Great.  Matt C is curious how tall he'll be for the 2008 competitive season.

LMAO

TEAM HEATH FOR THE WIN !!!!!!!

it would be cool if Phil would drop a post of 2 here at Getbig just to say hi !
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Matt C on January 11, 2008, 10:09:10 PM
Great.  Matt C is curious how tall he'll be for the 2008 competitive season.

That is an excellent question!!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: AVBG on January 11, 2008, 10:18:05 PM
The best arms in pro bb.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: gh15 on January 11, 2008, 10:58:11 PM
shame of whatr happened to bodybuilding,,,25lb dumbells on arms the size of the ocean,,there is only one thing to blame for this and its the drugs,,TONS OF DRUGS,,the physiqe is good but the guy is a walking pharmacy with very little strngth to demonstrate for the size of muscle he holds,,the 80s was the end of bodybuilding ,,1989 to be exact

really bodybuilding is starting to look like shame now days more than ever

yes i know hes 5 weeks out and its his 40 sets,,i heard those stories before i told them and stil dobut its all drugs ,,,
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: BRUCE on January 11, 2008, 10:59:53 PM
shame of whatr happened to bodybuilding,,,25lb dumbells on arms the size of the ocean,,there is only one thing to blame for this and its the drugs,,TONS OF DRUGS,,the physiqe is good but the guy is a walking pharmacy with very little strngth to demonstrate for the size of muscle he holds,,the 80s was the end of bodybuilding ,,1989 to be exact

really bodybuilding is starting to look like shame now days more than ever

yes i know hes 5 weeks out and its his 40 sets,,i heard those stories before i told them and stil dobut its all drugs ,,,

You'd know.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: gh15 on January 11, 2008, 11:04:55 PM
still 25 45  dont matter those arms need to work with nothing less than 60lb on a bad tired day,,should go up to 100lb for dumbel single arm behind the neck easily even while prep ,,the guy hold still lots of water he playing with penuts,,we all do its disturbing what happened last 20 years
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: AVBG on January 11, 2008, 11:12:44 PM
shame of whatr happened to bodybuilding,,,25lb dumbells on arms the size of the ocean,,there is only one thing to blame for this and its the drugs,,TONS OF DRUGS,,the physiqe is good but the guy is a walking pharmacy with very little strngth to demonstrate for the size of muscle he holds,,the 80s was the end of bodybuilding ,,1989 to be exact

really bodybuilding is starting to look like shame now days more than ever

yes i know hes 5 weeks out and its his 40 sets,,i heard those stories before i told them and stil dobut its all drugs ,,,
Since when did bb revert to the AAU? Strength displays are a thing of the past, move on gh15.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Matt C on January 11, 2008, 11:14:03 PM
shame of whatr happened to bodybuilding,,,25lb dumbells on arms the size of the ocean,,there is only one thing to blame for this and its the drugs,,TONS OF DRUGS,,the physiqe is good but the guy is a walking pharmacy with very little strngth to demonstrate for the size of muscle he holds,,the 80s was the end of bodybuilding ,,1989 to be exact

really bodybuilding is starting to look like shame now days more than ever

yes i know hes 5 weeks out and its his 40 sets,,i heard those stories before i told them and stil dobut its all drugs ,,,

Couldn't it be that Phil just responds well to the drugs?  When he met him he struck me as a very moderate type of person in everything he does, and I would imagine that would manifest in his choice of gear also.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Stavios on January 11, 2008, 11:19:31 PM
Phil is natural
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: GoneAway on January 11, 2008, 11:28:54 PM
still 25 45  dont matter those arms need to work with nothing less than 60lb on a bad tired day,,should go up to 100lb for dumbel single arm behind the neck easily even while prep ,,the guy hold still lots of water he playing with penuts,,we all do its disturbing what happened last 20 years

strength has nothing to do with bbing competition. hell, in any training vid, the bbers could simply use fake db's marked at 60lbs and curl them - and none of us would be any wiser.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: BRUCE on January 11, 2008, 11:30:53 PM
strength has nothing to do with bbing competition. hell, in any training vid, the bbers could simply use fake db's marked at 60lbs and curl them - and none of us would be any wiser.

You would be if you were on the 'inside' like gh15  ::)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Matt C on January 11, 2008, 11:31:37 PM
Phil is natural

ROFL!  ;D

I wonder if he realizes yet that The Gift is really just the package in the mail.

haha, no need to be mean to him, TA.  I'm sure Phil puts in his time in the gym and in the kitchen also.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: temper35 on January 11, 2008, 11:35:16 PM
As time goes on gh15 seems more and more like a gimmick.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Emmortal on January 11, 2008, 11:53:14 PM
Maybe he's just pumping up for photos, genius...
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Disgusted on January 11, 2008, 11:58:02 PM
TONS OF DRUGS,,the physiqe is good but the guy is a walking pharmacy


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Coming from you that's funny, seriously.  ;D
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: candidizzle on January 12, 2008, 12:01:26 AM
phil heath is one bad motha fucka! props, bitch!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: webcake on January 12, 2008, 12:07:46 AM
Needs to work on his arms some more ;D

Phil could definietly take the show if he nails his conditioning. All i know is, the O this year might be boring, but the Arnold is gonna be one hell of a show.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: kyomu on January 12, 2008, 01:02:35 AM
Top 3 at the very least. 
No. Winner.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: muscularny on January 12, 2008, 01:05:19 AM
amazing what training with jay cutler can do to you just amazing
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Mazda323 on January 12, 2008, 01:14:41 AM


 All i know is, the O this year might be boring, but the Arnold is gonna be one hell of a show.

Phil will be at top 3 in AC... great phisique!!!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: MAXX on January 12, 2008, 02:58:04 AM
still 25 45  dont matter those arms need to work with nothing less than 60lb on a bad tired day,,should go up to 100lb for dumbel single arm behind the neck easily even while prep ,,the guy hold still lots of water he playing with penuts,,we all do its disturbing what happened last 20 years
on the picture phil is using a 55 or 60 lbs dumbell......
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: FreedomFighter on January 12, 2008, 03:34:31 AM
Phil improved big time. lets wish him a good start at the iron man ;)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Julio Ceasar on January 12, 2008, 03:42:03 AM
When looking like that as Phil Heath do u can't say bodybuilding was better in the 80's. He's totally incredible and might be the best build bodybuilder I ever seen.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Van_Bilderass on January 12, 2008, 03:56:19 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Coming from you that's funny, seriously.  ;D
You're the one who said his new size is all due to insulin  ;D

All drugs?  :D
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: cht868 on January 12, 2008, 05:38:23 AM
AC results
1.  victor martinez
2.  phil heath
3.  dexter jackson


my prediction it will be a controversial win for victor, then he will sign with muscletech, then he will win the O, then his oiled up calves will explode while receiving his sandow and then the sport will never be the same
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 12, 2008, 05:40:30 AM
He needs to start working on his arms

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=194555.0;attach=226534;image)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: dearth on January 12, 2008, 06:06:04 AM
I'll guess between 228-232.

how much of his muscle gain was due to met rx (like he claims) and how much was due to steroids?
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: m8 on January 12, 2008, 06:24:35 AM
He needs to start working on his arms

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=194555.0;attach=226534;image)

Look at the wrist-forearm tie-in, damn.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: troponin on January 12, 2008, 07:13:21 AM
He will very likely take the show. 
His current condition would put him as one of the better conditioned athletes on stage. 

He's in gym lighting....but the Ironman has great lighting too.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: The Master on January 12, 2008, 07:18:14 AM
He will very likely take the show. 
His current condition would put him as one of the better conditioned athletes on stage. 

He's in gym lighting....but the Ironman has great lighting too.

Since you = know a lot about health and work in the industry, what damage do you think being a proBB does to ones heart long term? (drugs, extra work load +++)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: CalvinH on January 12, 2008, 07:23:15 AM
Insane arms.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: j3di3 on January 12, 2008, 07:26:30 AM
amazing arms, just crazy  :o
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: mesmorph78 on January 12, 2008, 07:26:46 AM
phil has great arms...
up..
up there with lee ..and levrone... arm wise
i wouldnt say ron though he's on a diff level.. or flex... flex's arms were round as hell..or dillet..
but i think phil will win the mr o eventually in the current climate of bbers..
but the late 90"s
leverone coleman shawn flex cormier...
no
but in this era... he will eventually..
they just need to kill the hype a bit...
but yep... def is a force


Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: MAXX on January 12, 2008, 07:33:43 AM
He will very likely take the show. 
His current condition would put him as one of the better conditioned athletes on stage. 

He's in gym lighting....but the Ironman has great lighting too.
i dont know. sure phil is huge now. but victors back is so much better.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: KillerMonk on January 12, 2008, 07:41:55 AM

they just need to kill the hype a bit...




Thats an understatement
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: The Squadfather on January 12, 2008, 08:25:49 AM
Since when did bb revert to the AAU? Strength displays are a thing of the past, move on gh15.
couldn't agree more GH, why do you think that the strength level of bodybuilders has gone down so much since the 80's and 70's? better drugs back then?
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: swilkins1984 on January 12, 2008, 08:32:37 AM
still 25 45  dont matter those arms need to work with nothing less than 60lb on a bad tired day,,should go up to 100lb for dumbel single arm behind the neck easily even while prep ,,the guy hold still lots of water he playing with penuts,,we all do its disturbing what happened last 20 years

100lb one arm behind neck? And while dieting? Thats an injury waiting to happen.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: The Squadfather on January 12, 2008, 08:35:33 AM
on the picture phil is using a 55 or 60 lbs dumbell......
no it's not, that db is 45 pounds TOPS.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: MONSTER_TRICEPS on January 12, 2008, 08:36:12 AM
couldn't agree more GH, why do you think that the strength level of bodybuilders has gone down so much since the 80's and 70's? better drugs back then?

Crappy machine workouts, no more heavy deadlifts and free weight exercises.

Personally I have to laugh when I see a Cutler training dvd, tons of size, and 315 for reps deadlifts ::), what a mess.

A guy like Franco Columbo, that's what bb is about.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 12, 2008, 08:44:54 AM
weights are a tool to stimulate and maximize muscle growth, he cares what he is pushing? His goal should be to remain injury free while trying to make progress.


He is one pec tear from never being heard from again
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Lift Studios on January 12, 2008, 09:28:18 AM
no it's not, that db is 45 pounds TOPS.
LOL it's one screen shot from one set. Relax.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: nukkaready on January 12, 2008, 09:56:06 AM
all arms... big deals... narrow shoulders and small pecs... he will look good by himself. when compared to guys with big and wider frames heath gets lost.. adding two more inches to his arms wont help him.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Julio Ceasar on January 12, 2008, 10:15:20 AM
When is this picture taken? Insane!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: cht868 on January 12, 2008, 10:25:01 AM
his arms are fucking insane, hope his back has been brought up a bit...could u imagine having arms that big and trying to relax them on pulldowns?
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: divcom on January 12, 2008, 10:34:45 AM
shame of whatr happened to bodybuilding,,,25lb dumbells on arms the size of the ocean,,there is only one thing to blame for this and its the drugs,,TONS OF DRUGS,,the physiqe is good but the guy is a walking pharmacy with very little strngth to demonstrate for the size of muscle he holds,,the 80s was the end of bodybuilding ,,1989 to be exact

really bodybuilding is starting to look like shame now days more than ever

yes i know hes 5 weeks out and its his 40 sets,,i heard those stories before i told them and stil dobut its all drugs ,,,

Good reply...GH.  You make me think you are Dennis James since he is the only guy who would talk about bbers lifting baby weights since he pushs s##t like Ronnie.  You could also be Ruhl.  Second...Ronnie is the theory killer.  He would have moved heavy weight in the 80s and probably moved s##t at Grambling natural...just a horse with a football (LB) background.  Phil gives you the same as Flex did on s##t.  Superman arms with little width which he cant control.  I've got him 1st at the Ironman.  The Arnold is a hard call given he'll face the big boys with more width.  But he has the Flex Wheeler appeal to his physique.  If top guys are off a bit...he wins the Arnold. 

Lift...did Phil lift at Better Bodies on Iliff back in the day?  I remember an amateur who looked something like him about 5 yrs ago.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: phenom on January 12, 2008, 01:06:36 PM
I dunno they say hes 5'9" looks more like 5' 6 or 7 anyway you look at it to short and to narrow. Shit lee Preist had a complete package with a better chest than Heath where did that get him. It tough for these shorter narrower guys they just dissapear during call outs. Esp with monsters like Freeman and Wolf.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Matt C on January 12, 2008, 01:07:44 PM
I dunno they say hes 5'9" looks more like 5' 6 or 7 anyway you look at it to short and to narrow. Shit lee Preist had a complete package with a better chest than Heath where did that get him. It tough for these shorter narrower guys they just dissapear during call outs. Esp with monsters like Freeman and Wolf.

I think he is a legit 5'9.  Unless he is wearing some really big shoes or boots, which they say Palumbo does.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: JasonH on January 12, 2008, 01:15:52 PM
Crazy arms - reminds me of Levrone, only better.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: g101 on January 12, 2008, 01:26:41 PM
naw g theres only 1 levrone  :D
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: muscularny on January 12, 2008, 02:22:45 PM
When is this picture taken? Insane!
i think within past 6 months

he changed his whole body
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: 240 is Back on January 12, 2008, 02:34:03 PM
It's good to see that Phil took alexxx's advice on training arms.

Seems like it paid off.

Remember the last guy who declined alexxx's advice? 
How did his arms look at the O? ;)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: CalvinH on January 12, 2008, 02:51:27 PM
couldn't agree more GH, why do you think that the strength level of bodybuilders has gone down so much since the 80's and 70's? better drugs back then?



Maybe back then there was more "old school" lifting,deads,squats,and bench and less reliance on a ton of drugs?
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: m8 on January 12, 2008, 03:13:03 PM
naw g theres only 1 levrone  :D

Hi Kevin.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Matt C on January 12, 2008, 03:31:04 PM
naw g theres only 1 levrone  :D

Hi Kevin.  So are you making a comeback or not?  ???
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: jr on January 12, 2008, 03:48:59 PM
He needs to start working on his arms

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=194555.0;attach=226534;image)
(http://home.texoma.net/~h2358/Hargo%20Shar-pei.jpg)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: kmhphoto on January 12, 2008, 03:53:50 PM
When is this picture taken? Insane!

2006, Just after he won the Colorado Pro
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Julio Ceasar on January 12, 2008, 04:08:36 PM
It's hard too believe that picture is not moped. He wasn't THAT big back then. But if it is, its not the first time BB magazines make the pro's looking bigger and better than they actually are/was.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: GoneAway on January 12, 2008, 06:47:05 PM
weights are a tool to stimulate and maximize muscle growth, he cares what he is pushing? His goal should be to remain injury free while trying to make progress.


He is one pec tear from never being heard from again

qft.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: dearth on January 12, 2008, 06:48:47 PM
AC results
1.  victor martinez
2.  phil heath
3.  dexter jackson


my prediction it will be a controversial win for victor, then he will sign with muscletech, then he will win the O, then his oiled up calves will explode while receiving his sandow and then the sport will never be the same

LOL.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: kmhphoto on January 12, 2008, 11:23:36 PM
It's hard too believe that picture is not moped. He wasn't THAT big back then. But if it is, its not the first time BB magazines make the pro's looking bigger and better than they actually are/was.

If you're referring to the black and white shot, it's not photoshopped in any way but you're correct to say that some magazines do use to make the athletes appear bigger, especially on covers. The usual method they use is to shrink the head a few percent. Not sure who they are trying to kid as everyone notices!


Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Jerryme7 on January 12, 2008, 11:55:24 PM
DivCom said:
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Lift...did Phil lift at Better Bodies on Iliff back in the day?  I remember an amateur who looked something like him about 5 yrs ago.

If I remember correctly, Phil did used to train at that one because I kinda recognize him but he was no where near the size he was today or when he was competing at the national level. I believe I used to dwarf him and so many others in that gym dwarfed him. Granted, he did look athletic but in no way was he the size he is today... Im pretty sure he is the same dude that Ive seen at better Bodies off Illif

And if my memory serves me correctly, He used to work at the Bally's near the Fashion Square Mall Near I-225. Im pretty sure it was that Bally's. He used train people there too or was one of the counselors or ran some sort of "Pro Shop". At that time at Bally's was when I realized this dude was something very special. But never did it come to me that this guy would be the Heir apparant to the Olympia throne...

From the time I saw him at Better Bodies to the time I saw him again at Bally's, he put on an incredible amount of size on his frame. Phil is truly an incredible indiviual. He is truly "Gifted" and blessed

I consider myself a big fan of his and I cant wait for him to claim his rightful place as Mr Olympia...
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Jerryme7 on January 13, 2008, 04:10:40 AM
Ok....I found a picture of a young Phil Heath (Before his Pro days)

This is how I used to remember Phil looking like when I saw him at Bally's, I think it was between 2004-2005?

Anyways, but this is how I remember how he used to look like at Bally's.....I tell you, I knew he had so much potential...but who would have known about how great he would eventually become?

But I maybe wrong about the date...maybe it was pre 2003? But when I saw him at Bally's he looked incredible!

I truly believe that Phil is blessed with some of the greatest genetics ever witnessed.

I truly believe that he has no limits when it comes to putting on muscle mass. Of course he will improve on his weaknesses. He will out condition a lot of veterans! The best of Phil Heath is yet to come. We are living in exciting times and Im pretty excited about what this year is going to bring...

Wolf who???!!  LOL!!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Jerryme7 on January 13, 2008, 04:13:55 AM
Oh yeah...one more thing Id like to add...he shouldnt be called "The Gift" anymore because we already know he is blessed with some of the greatest genetics ever....personally to me since he has already proved himself and built an allegiance of fans, he should be known as "The Force"

The Force to be reckoned with!!!

Go Phil!!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 13, 2008, 04:29:10 AM
Jerry, do you think that he was a natty walking around like this? not that it matters

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=194555.0;attach=226807;image)


great build
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Jerryme7 on January 13, 2008, 04:40:29 AM
To be honest with you. I dont know.

But what I do know and have heard from people around Denver that supposeldy knows him personally was that prior to bodybuilding, he trained and worked out like a basketball player. And when he actually committed himself to training and eating like a bodybuilder, his potential was evident that he has awesome genetics to be a great bodybuilder. People say that his genetics are so incredible that he could actually put on muscle fairly easy.

I dont know if this is true too... but I also have heard that it was Sosias that "discovered" him and saw his great potential. I heard that prior to his first conest that he was training for that he told his friends that if he didnt win 1st, he wasnt going to comepete in another show ever again. (this is what Ive been told). I also heard that Phil is so competitive and focused that prior to becoming a pro, he set his mind that he was going to take first and overall trophies and that second was never good enough. And I also heard from people that personally know him is that Phil is a genuinely nice person with morals and values and that he is a great kid...

It made me respect this guy even more...
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 13, 2008, 04:43:44 AM
To be honest with you. I dont know.

But what I do know and have heard from people around Denver that supposeldy knows him personally was that prior to bodybuilding, he trained and worked out like a basketball player. And when he actually committed himself to training and eating like a bodybuilder, his potential was evident that he has awesome genetics to be a great bodybuilder.

I dont know if this is true too but I alo have heard that it was Sosias that "discovered" him and saw his great potential. I also heard that Phil is so competitive and focused that prior to becoming a pro, he set his mind that he was going to take first and overall trophies and that second was never good enough. And I also heard from people that personally know him is that Phil is a genuinely nice person with morals and values and that he is a great kid...

It made me respect this guy even more...



I guess that taking steriods doesn't go against his morals and values
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 13, 2008, 04:45:07 AM
This is one my favorite pics of Phil
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Jerryme7 on January 13, 2008, 04:51:00 AM
You should check out www.jefftaylor.com (http://www.jefftaylor.com)

Check it out:

Year 2003: http://jefftaylor.com/gallery/costate03.html (http://jefftaylor.com/gallery/costate03.html)

Year 2004: http://jefftaylor.com/gallery/2004/costate.html (http://jefftaylor.com/gallery/2004/costate.html)

There are pre-pro pics of Phil Heath on there! When he competed in his first 2-3 shows it was like a man competing with little boys...you need to check it out...
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 13, 2008, 05:02:54 AM
You should check out www.jefftaylor.com (http://www.jefftaylor.com)

Check it out:

Year 2003: http://jefftaylor.com/gallery/costate03.html (http://jefftaylor.com/gallery/costate03.html)

Year 2004: http://jefftaylor.com/gallery/2004/costate.html (http://jefftaylor.com/gallery/2004/costate.html)

There are pre-pro pics of Phil Heath on there! When he competed in his first 2-3 shows it was like a man competing with little boys...you need to check it out...

yeah, I went to the site...first he needs a "search" bar..second he needs better security


who is this chick, from the mid section down she is perfect

(http://www.jefftaylor.com/gallery/fullimages/91010010_f.jpg)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 13, 2008, 05:05:32 AM


he is a class above everyone else in that gallery
(http://www.jefftaylor.com/gallery/fullimages/91010041_f.jpg)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Jerryme7 on January 13, 2008, 05:13:32 AM
Damn!!

Where did you get the last pic of Phil from? I never saw that one before!

Damn, his tris are striated even at a young age!!! Incredible!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: rocket on January 13, 2008, 05:17:24 AM
He looks like a definite olympia winner if it were not for his width, which is lacking.  I bet that will split people's opinion when the time comes.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: kyomu on January 13, 2008, 05:23:49 AM

he is a class above everyone else in that gallery
(http://www.jefftaylor.com/gallery/fullimages/91010041_f.jpg)
Since younger age, his arms are already huge. Nobody cant change the muscle balance decided by gene.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: James Blunt on January 13, 2008, 05:24:57 AM
Phil is amazing. He just may be Mr O  :o
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: kyomu on January 13, 2008, 05:30:59 AM
Phil is amazing. He just may be Mr O  :o
I think he will take Ironman this time and Olympia top 3 minimum.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: musclecenter on January 13, 2008, 05:47:56 AM
Guestposing pics of Dec 2007
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: divcom on January 13, 2008, 05:57:19 AM
maybe it's the photo quality but he just doesnt look good or healthy bad.  seems like he is taking the flex route...putting too much on a narrow frame.  we shall see.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Lift Studios on January 13, 2008, 07:16:36 AM
Damn!!

Where did you get the last pic of Phil from? I never saw that one before!

Damn, his tris are striated even at a young age!!! Incredible!
That was Phil's first show where he won the Northern Colorado.

The black and white photo:
As Kevin mentioned, it was the day after the Colorado Pro/Am where he did a photoshoot at Mahany's Gym in Denver, Colorado. We documented the shoot on his DVD (http://www.thegiftdvd.com).

Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Lift Studios on January 13, 2008, 07:18:13 AM
who is this chick, from the mid section down she is perfect

(http://www.jefftaylor.com/gallery/fullimages/91010010_f.jpg)
That is IFBB Fitness pro, Bridgette Murray.
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: busyB on January 13, 2008, 09:21:54 AM
I dunno they say hes 5'9" looks more like 5' 6 or 7 anyway you look at it to short and to narrow. Shit lee Preist had a complete package with a better chest than Heath where did that get him. It tough for these shorter narrower guys they just dissapear during call outs. Esp with monsters like Freeman and Wolf.

Have you seen Phil in person? I am just over 5'8" and Phil is about an inch taller than me, face to face. Lee Priest physique is a wreck compared to Phil.

This crap about Phil being narrow will all dissapear after this season. He might be growing too fast, but he has not lost any symmetry nor lines. Will be hard to beat for the next few years. You just watch kids...
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 13, 2008, 10:08:06 AM
That is IFBB Fitness pro, Bridgette Murray.


not bad, but she looks dried out in the rest of the pics on her site

here is a cool one
(http://www.bridgettemurray.com/images/gallery/contest/bg3.jpg)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Jerryme7 on January 13, 2008, 10:15:01 AM
SteelePegasus  said
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who is this chick, from the mid section down she is perfect

Perfect from the midsection down?

Hell no! Perfect from top to bottom!!

Great pic of her! She is gorgeous!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: Rampage on January 13, 2008, 01:45:23 PM

Perfect from the midsection down?

Hell no! Perfect from top to bottom!!

Great pic of her! She is gorgeous!

dayummmmmm son ! :o

Now that IM talkin `bout !   (u did hear me talking about it earlier didnt you?)
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: musclecenter on January 15, 2008, 11:16:49 PM
pics of January 14 2008

Wowwww...Next Mr.Olympia !!!!
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: rocket on January 15, 2008, 11:22:14 PM
Wow, he looks amazing
Title: Re: Phil Heath 5 weeks out
Post by: musclecenter on January 15, 2008, 11:33:46 PM
If  Phil can improve his shoulders & back width ,
Then I think that he can win next Olympia easily .

(guestposing pics taken at Emerald Cup Apr. 21, 2007 )