“Probably Some Du****s”: 7X Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Bashed Overuse of Drugs in Bodybuilding

What happens when a seven-time Mr. Olympia joins a four-time Mr. Olympia for a stimulating discussion? It calls for everyone’s attention. Phil Heath recently visited Jay Cutler for a discussion on several topics, including drug use by modern bodybuilders. Heath mentioned how it’s affecting them and yet they aren’t putting it down, due to a bad habit they developed.

In a recent episode of the Cutler Cast podcast, Phil Heath joined for what turned out to be a riveting discussion. They talked about their bodybuilding career, and their rivalries, and also covered drug use. Heath calls out the modern-day bodybuilders for their over-reliance on steroids and not having the confidence to pose without them. Here’s more about his view.

Phil Heath talks about the rampant drug use among current bodybuilders

In the podcast, Manager Matt (as he is known), asks Heath about his skin texture and if it’s a result of genetics or PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs). He stumbles to say that Heath hasn’t really used heavy PEDs, but asks him about most new-age bodybuilders who do.

Phil Heath replied to Matt, “Well it’s gonna thicken your skin. You’re putting oily substances in your body”, and pauses to chuckle over its sheer absurdity. Heath previously mentioned his own use of steroids, as do many bodybuilders, but he was never over-reliant on it. He continues, “Even we all know that…(pauses)… Now, there’s probably some dum***s that’s probably doing some injection this week and they are gonna blur out the lines in their physique. We all know this”. Heath continues his laughter throughout this.

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He was referring to how it’s an overindulgence for some whereas for others it’s an excuse to satisfy their addiction. Either way, it’s not a reflection of their true self and lacks confidence. Citing the reason behind their dependence on drugs, Heath continues, “Because they don’t have the confidence of pulling that stuff out weeks before, because in their mind, I hate to say it, but they are an abuser of drugs”. It was a bold claim by Heath, but something that other retired bodybuilders have discussed before.

Heath cites his own example to dismiss the idea of drug use yields a better body

Phil Heath believes that the fear of a shrunk-down body is what’s forcing the rampant drug use among bodybuilders. However, it is only because they didn’t have the required muscle in the first place drugs inflated their muscle. He said, “You have a bad inflammatory response that could actually be making your organs not work correctly to dry out naturally”.

Heath completely dismisses the idea of relying on drugs to get into perfect shape but does believe that good genetics help. He also mentions how those same drugs could be potentially dangerous to their organs in the long run. Phil Heath may have taken drugs during his professional career but he can proudly say that he never went to extremes.

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