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Mar 2025
1h 54m

2562: Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
About this episode

 Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath

  • Dropping the scale and living life. (1:10)

  • Uncle Phil. (7:35)

  • Breaking down his attachment to basketball. (10:01)

  • His path into bodybuilding. (19:15)

  • When did he get into strict bodybuilding? (25:21)

  • His mentality on taking gear to enhance his physique. (30:50)

  • Bringing pleasure to his soul. (36:50)

  • Did he make bodybuilding an idol? (40:33)

  • His experience with intestinal strangulation. (45:15)

  • His relationship with Jay Cutler. (49:29)

  • Is the rivalry with Kai Greene still there? (53:56)

  • Ahead of the curve when it comes to recovery modalities. (59:03)

  • The biggest missing piece when it comes to longevity. (1:04:10)

  • The challenge with body dysmorphia in bodybuilding. (1:09:58)

  • Making a change with his name and voice. (1:18:29)

  • Does he have a favorite era of bodybuilding? (1:27:44)

  • Is he a fan of the classic? (1:33:02)

  • The golden era of strength training. (1:36:00)

  • The ultimate gym social experiment. (1:39:07)

  • Practicing mindfulness and coming into faith. (1:43:21)

  • Coaches being more famous than the athlete. (1:49:05)

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