Get massive shoulders by following this Phil Heath boulder shoulder routine.
Phil Heath recently shared his intense boulder shoulder workout and it’s not for the faint of heart. The seven-time Mr. Olympia champion knows a thing or two about building quality muscle and has been kind enough to share some of the routines that have helped him over the years.
Shoulders are like the frame of the upper body. While a painting may be beautiful in itself, having a great frame or border truly brings it all together. The same can be said about the upper body. You can have a powerful chest, a shredded six-pack, and impressive arms, but without rounded, powerful shoulders the look just isn’t complete. Phil Heath understands this notion well and has seen fit to share some shoulder-building wisdom to help anyone looking to transform their physique.
Mr. Olympia Boulder Shoulder Routine
In a recent Instagram post, Phil Heath shared six different shoulder-focused exercises that will help transform your arms. While Heath didn’t provide weight recommendations, a good rule of thumb is to choose a weight that is challenging enough to complete 12-15 reps. If 15 reps are far too easy to get through, then a heavier weight is required.
Boulder shoulders workout with 7x Mr. O
Full workout down below 👇🏽
1)Standing Lateral Raises 4×12-15
2)Viking Press 21’s 4 Sets
3)Front Raise 4×12
4)Seated Lateral Raise 4×12 (Increase weight each set)
5)Rear Delt Fly 3-4 Sets 4×12
6)Rope Pushdown 4×10-12 Finisher!!
1-2 minutes rest in between each set
Love to All 💪🏽
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Sets, reps, and rest periods, are all provided by the seven-time Mr. Olympia. Perhaps one of the most underrated tips of all is the rest periods. It’s impossible to create quality muscle without quality rest and of course the right nutrition.
Phil Heath is still focused on maintaining a massive and well-muscled physique. While we may not see him on stage again, you can be sure he’ll continue to maintain the impressive form that made him the greatest bodybuilder in the world.
What do you think of Phil Heath and his boulder shoulder routine?
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