Phil Heath's physique isn't talked about a lot, and it's high time that, that changed.

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler and veteran bodybuilder Milos Sarcev often get together to discuss the hot topics in bodybuilding. And some days ago, they sat down to discuss one of the most decorated physiques in bodybuilding, Phil Heath's physique.

Praising Heath's physique, Sarcev said, "I don't even know how he'll actually create that illusion because he was so narrow."

According to Sarcev, Phil Heath was naturally very narrow through the waist and structure and intentionally developed extremely wide shoulders to highlight his V-taper and create a dramatic bodybuilding look.

Cutler injected, saying Heath must have avoided movements like deadlifts, heavy T-bar rows, or bent-over rows. He believed that Heath trained heavy, but these exercises emphasized controlled reps, squeezing muscles, precision, and smart execution.

So, how did he build his body?

Phil Heath’s Training Routine

Phil Heath's training routine is one of the most well-rounded routines in bodybuilding; it's the same one that led him to seven consecutive Olympia victories. Gymbeam shared his workout routine.

Monday (Quads, Hamstrings, and Calves)

• Romanian deadlift (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Lying Leg Curl (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Seated Leg Curl (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Leg press (4 sets of 15-20 reps)
• Machine Calf Raise (4 sets of 15-20 reps)
• Seated Calf Raise (7 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Leg Extension- 4 sets, 10-12 reps
• Barbell Front Box squats – 4 sets, 10-12 reps
• Leg press – 3 sets, 12 reps
• Hack Squats – 7 sets, 7 reps

Tuesday (Chest and Triceps)

• Incline Dumbbell Bench Press (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Incline Dumbbell Flys (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Machine Bench Press (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Pec Deck Flys –(7 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Cable Tricep Pull Down (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Parallel Bars Dips (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Lying French Press (7 sets of 10-12 reps)

Wednesday (Rest)

Thursday (Back and Biceps)

• Wide Grip Overhand Pull-ups (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Close Grip Underhand Pull-ups (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• T-Bar Row (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Underhand Barbell Row (4 sets, of 12 reps)
• Dumbbell Row (3 sets of 12 reps)
• Straight Arm Pulldown (7 sets of 10-12 reps)
• EZ-bar Bicep Curl (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Dumbbell Hammer Curl (3 sets of 12 reps)
• Seated Isolated Bicep Curl (3 sets of 12 reps)
• Scott Bench Bicep Curl  (7 sets of 7-8 reps)

Friday (Shoulders and Trapezes)

• Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Dumbbell Front Raise (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Upright Barbell Row (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Barbell Lateral Raise (7 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Dumbbell Shrugs (4 sets of 12 reps)
• Barbell Shrugs (4 sets of 12 reps)

Saturday (Cardio)

Sunday (Rest)

For more info on Phil Heath and his training routine, follow Bodybuilding Bros.

Written by

Ruwa Javed

Edited by

Zaid Quraishi