If you've noticed that dumbbells work better than barbells for you on the bench press, then why change that? — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I've done, on video, 150-pound dumbbells in each hand -I think it was, like, twenty two reps - on an incline. — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
There were actually a couple of times I fell asleep at the gym on accident after a workout, but it was still… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
Most people don't do front squats because they're uncomfortable, and there are easier alternatives, but to really add size to the quads,… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
Front squats have really helped my quad development, especially when I was preparing for the Ironman. — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I stick to bread-and-butter bodybuilding. I hit my muscles from various angles, work on bringing up any weaknesses, and design workouts that… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I believe you need to take enough rest to lift heavy weights, but if it takes you 5-10 minutes to rest and… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I want people to realize bodybuilders are athletes. We have a very meticulous philosophy on how we are able to gain muscle… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I see guys who are in the gym all the time, but their bodies are not a reflection of that. They look… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
There are days when I don't count sets at all, but then there are some days when I have to realize that… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I'm always the guy on tour that tries to get guys chatting and a lot of banter back and forth so I… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
Do cardio throughout the year at least three days a week for at least 30-40 minutes, whether it be first thing in… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
Constant tension should be applied to the last five reps of every working set, meaning, do the first 5-6 reps normal tempo,… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
If you can get to the gym 4-5 days a week, that would be perfect. You can still do chest/tri's, back/bi's, legs,… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
Personally, I like one hand preacher curls with dumbbells. You don't have to do 100 pound dumbbells to get a burn. Heck… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
Everybody that wants to work out wants to feel good and look better, but I think one of the biggest problems people… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
My first bodybuilding competition was the 2003 NPC Northern Colorado, where I was a light-heavyweight weighing in at 192 lbs. I was very nervous,… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
My goal every year is to be bigger and better than I was the year before. The competition just keeps getting better, and the… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
It's an honour and a privilege to meet people who look at you as their idol , they actually lose weight and gain muscle… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I began bodybuilding shortly after I watched a couple friends compete at a state show and thought it would be cool to try. — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I'm always the guy on tour that tries to get guys chatting and a lot of banter back and forth so I definitely feel… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I grew up as an only child, so I like being by myself. So I train predominantly - 98 percent of the time -… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
Dropsets overload the muscle with shorter rest periods and increasing volume, which you need to grow. — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I train as smart as I can. I'm not concerned what others think. I do what works for me. — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
I eat seven, if not eight, times a day. Every two hours, I'm usually eating. — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
When I started out in the industry, I turned to magazines like 'Flex' and 'Muscle & Fitness' - the people on their covers were… — Phil Heath Copy Share Image
