Athletes in the bodybuilding realm frequently make epic comebacks in the sport. Even this year, we witnessed the return of Nick Walker and William Bonac, both of whom secured their Olympia qualification. Now, there is speculation that the seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath will be back after the release of his biography, just as bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger had done in the 1980s and won his seventh title.
Recently, the seven-time Mr. Olympia shared an Instagram video snippet of an intense back day in the gym. The video also featured a glimpse of his physique that caught the fans off-guard. After glimpsing at the former bodybuilder’s physique, everyone speculates on his comeback.
After glimpsing at the physique, the speculations might be true
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The video showed the bodybuilder exercising on the pullover machine, targeting his lats and triceps. He did several reps on the machine, and after completing his set, he left the machine. That’s when things got intense when the bodybuilder gave a glimpse of his massive back.
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The seven-time Mr. Olympia looks more jacked than ever after his retirement, which gave a hint of a comeback to the fans. His back seemed wide and broad, with the next level of muscle definition. Every minute detail on his back was clearly visible. Not only his back but also his front physique were up to the mark.
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This is just like what the former governor of California did back in the 1980s in Olympia. The Austrian Oak declared his comeback just six days before the Olympia championship. Heath might do the same and shock the entire bodybuilding realm. Fans have high expectations of the seven-time Mr. Olympia for doing that in the comments.
Fans want Heath to come back and dominate the open division
Fans were left stunned after catching a glimpse of the bodybuilding icon’s physique. An awestruck bodybuilding fan commented, “That doesn’t look like a physique that plans to not compete.” Fellow fans asked another question. “Why does it look like he’s making a come back damn.”
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One Instagram user shed light on the fact that Heath is following Schwarzenegger’s steps. He mentioned that the former bodybuilder will make a comeback in 2025. He added, “Just like Schwarzenegger return after 5 years.” Another user wants the seven-time Mr. Olympia “to come back and dominate” the current bodybuilders.
The bodybuilding icon might make a comeback this year or next, but it’s all just speculation. But if he does, that might be the most significant event in bodybuilding history in recent times. Do you think he’ll be making a comeback? Let us know in the comments.