Bodybuilding icon, Phil Heath championed seven titles throughout his active career, leaving a permanent mark in the industry. Although he never officially retired from the sport, the athlete hasn?t competed after finishing third in the 2020 Mr. Olympia. However, a recent post on Instagram left the bodybuilding world anticipating his return this year.?
An impressive workout video surfaced on the platform featuring Heath pumping up with an arm workout. His still shredded build at 43 is what sparked the conversation about his comeback in the comments section.?
Phil Heath going strong at 43
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As per the source, the seven-time Mr. Olympia took to Instagram to share a glimpse of his iconic physique, still well-maintained to the core, as he powered through the workout. Fuelling the speculations in the comments section, he added in the caption, ?Stay Ready so you don?t have to get Ready.??
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Moreover, donning a red gym vest, the 43-year-old pro?s bouldering muscles took the spotlight. Hence, fans took a hint and shared their insights under the post. The majority urged him to compete in the upcoming Mr. Olympia, while others were intrigued by his robust build even after years of retirement.
The community cheered him on to set his name to his 8th title, and not stop even then. It is not surprising for the fans to presume his comeback since Heath never officially left the game. There is still room for The Gift to set fire to the stage with his unmatched build.?
Bodybuilding world cheers for Phil Heath?s comeback
In less than 3 hours, the post amassed 256k views and 29.7k likes. One fan stunned by his frame, wrote, “Look at his arms and those fibers” whereas another cheered his return, and said, ?Need to see you on the Olympia stage again.? A fan seemed impatient for him to return to the competitive domain and stated, ?Amen champion! Can?t wait for your comeback?
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Similarly, a comment encouraged him to win another title for himself. ?Can you win another Olympia? I think you can! You know what it takes. You won plenty of time. I would love to see one more!? it read. A third comment read, ?It’s time for number 8,9,10 let’s go ??
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While it is unknown whether the star athlete may or may not step back into pro competing once again, his mind-blowing finesse does insinuate it. What would be your reaction to Heath?s return? Tell us in the comments.?