Last night it was a wonderful opportunity for all of you to ask any question to Phil Heath using one of the famous forums in the world ob bodybuilding. We would like you to know the most interesting answers concerning Olympia 2008.
I am asking about coming Mr. Olympia competition, what do you think who will be the winner, Jay, Victor, Dexter or you?I think Jay will win. He's already won. He's already beat everybody. Unless he comes in off, it's his show to lose.
Hi Phil, congratulations on your Ironman win. What do you think of Dennis Wolf? Are you going to beat him at this year's Olympia? A lot of people are saying he is too wide for you to beat. What do you think?Obviously the goal isn't just to beat Dennis, it's to beat everyone. I'm not targeting one person. You don't ever target one person when you prepare for a show. My goal is to win the show. My goal is to place as high as possible if not win the entire show.
Dennis would go along with Victor, Dexter, Jay or Kai Greene as far as one of the best bodybuilders in the world and someone I want to beat. I feel my fullness and my shape beats a lot of guys with width, just like him. I've beaten quite a few guys that have a lot of width.
So Phil you are finally doing the Olympia this year, right? I know you are friends with Jay Cutler, but can Dexter Jackson beat him? What is your prediction for the top 5 at this year's Olympia?In order? ahh .... let me think ...
I gotta do it like the Arnold then. Man that makes it hard because Victor's doing it. So ...
Jay, Victor, Myself, Dexter, Dennis Wolf.
I'm catching Dexter this time. I got to look at him as the guy I need to beat. If I beat Dexter then I beat Dennis Wolf, that's how I look at it. Because Dennis Wolf was beaten by Dexter Jackson last year. And Dexter did not present that same package at the Arnold Classic. If he presents that same package he did at the Arnold Classic, Dennis Wolf won't beat Dexter at the Olympia.
First of all, congratulations on all of your success so far in your short time in bodybuilding. You have a bright future. My question to you is, what is the most important, or the most important qualities neccessary to be a successful bodybuilder? A lot of guys seem to come and go, or are inconsistent. Only a few are truly successful. What is the key?Consistency. learning how to deal with the hype. Message boards through magazines. Being better than your last contest, every time.
Definitely growing up and playing a team sport, realizing hard work and being intelligent about the game plan is key. You have to have a good plan of action and be organized. Being organized not only in sport but in your personal life. Most if not all successful athletes are very well rounded. Meaning they are not just one dimensional with their craft.
For me i've always had good people around me. People that were not only on my level but better than me in bodybuilding. Really understanding what has worked for many people in the past and what hasn't worked. Playing basketball, I would watch film of what worked and what didn't work. That's what I have to do with bodybuilding - looking at photos, looking at film. Collectively just being a student of the game and always trying to be better than your last show. Never being complacent. Not once have I cheated on a diet. Ever.
