Phil Heath

Phil Heath aka The Gift is born on December 18, 1979 in Seattle, Washington, where he grew up. Phil Heath was an athlete even when he was in high school. He played basketball and got a full athletic scholarship for the University of Denver in Colorado, where he continued playing as a shooting guard and double-majored in IT and Business Administration.
In 2002 Phil Heath entered bodybuilding and in 2005 became a professional bodybuilder by winning the overall title at the NPC USA Championships.
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Phil Heath Bodybuilding Achievements

2003 Northern Colorado State, Novice, Light-Heavyweight 1st and overall.
2003 NPC Colorado State, Light-Heavyweight, 1st.
2004 NPC Colorado State, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall.
2005 NPC Junior Nationals, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall.
2005 NPC USA Championships, HeavyWeight, 1st and Overall.
2006 Colorado Pro Championships, 1st.
2006 New York Pro Championship, 1st.
2007 Arnold Classic, 5th.
2008 IFBB Iron Man, 1st.
2008 Arnold Classic, 2nd.
2008 Mr. Olympia, 3rd.
2009 Mr. Olympia, 5th.
2010 Arnold Classic, 2nd.
2010 Mr. Olympia, 2nd.
2011 Mr. Olympia, 1st.
2011 Sheru Classic, 1st.
2012 Mr. Olympia, 1st.
2012 Sheru Classic, 1st.
2013 Mr. Olympia, 1st.
2013 Arnold Classic Europe, 1st.
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PHIL HEATH WORKOUT ROUTINE

Phil Heath training: Legs

Stiff-Leg Deadlifts        4 Sets of 8-10 reps.
Lying Leg Curls            4 Sets 8-10 reps.
Seated Leg Curls          7 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Standing Calf Raises    4 Sets 15-20 reps.
Leg Press Calf Raises   4 Sets of 20 reps.
Seated Calf Raises        7 Sets of 15 reps.
Leg Extensions              4 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Front Squats                 4 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Leg Press                       3 Sets of 12 reps.
Hack Squats                  7 Sets of 7 reps.
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Phil Heath training: Chest and Triceps

Dumbbell Incline Presses                  4 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Dumbbell Incline Flyes                     4 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Hammer Strength Bench Presses    3 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Pec Decks                                           7 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Rope Attachment Pushdowns          3 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Dips                                                    3 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Close-Grip Bench Presses                3 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Skull Crushers                                  7 Sets of 10-12 reps.
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Wednesday (Rest day).

Phil Heath training: Back and Biceps

Wide-Grip Pull-Ups                                               3 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Power-Grip Chin-Ups                                           3 Sets of 10-12 reps.
T-bar Rows                                                             4 Sets of 12 reps.
Bent-Over Rows                                                    4 Sets of 12 reps.
One-Arm Dumbbell Rows                                    3 Sets of 12 reps.
Straight-Arm Pull Downs of Rope Attachment 7 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Standing EZ-Bar Curls                                        3 Sets of 12 reps.
Hammer Curls                                                      3 Sets of 12 reps.
Concentration Curls                                            3 Sets of 12 reps.
Hammer Strength Preacher Curls                     7 Sets of 8-10 reps.
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Phil Heath training: Shoulders and  Traps

Smith Machine Military Presses 4 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Dumbbell Front Raises 4 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Upright Rows 4 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Dumbbell Lateral Raises 7 Sets of 10-12 reps.
Dumbbell Shrugs 4 Sets of 12 reps.
Barbell Shrugs 4 Sets of 12 reps.

Saturday (Cardio Exercises)

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Sunday (Rest).
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Here are some more interesting stats about Phil Heath

HEIGHT: 5 ft 9 in or 175 cm.
WEIGHT:
Competition Weight: 250 lbs.
Off-Season Weight: 280 lbs.
•    Chest – 54 in.
•    Arms: 23.
•    Legs: 32.
•    Calves: 20.
•    Neck: 18.5.
•    Waist: 29.