Shaquille O’Neal Shows Off Physique During Posing Video: “In My Former Life, I Was Phil Heath”

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Shaq continues to show off his love of bodybuilding and physique with a new posing video.

Shaquille O’Neal has been a fan of bodybuilding over the years and has even transformed his own physique since his days on the court. The NBA Hall-of-Famer recently showed off another physique update, hitting some poses, and making a joke about being Phil Heath.

Shaq is considered one of the most, if not the most, dominant player in NBA history. He averaged 23.7 points and 10.9 rebounds during a career that included four NBA Championships and an MVP award following the 1999-2000 season. O’Neal even has a passion for bodybuilding and has followed the sport over the years.

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Shaquille O’Neal was named an honorary ambassador for the 2020 Olympia. In 2021, he attended the Arnold Classic and took some time to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger. It is clear that O’Neal has put in some work in the gym following his latest update.

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Shaq’s Latest Posing Video

Shaquille O’Neal showed off his latest posing video in his home gym. He rips off his shirt, similar to how Hulk Hogan would in a WWE ring, before hitting some bodybuilding poses.

“in my former life i was @philheath we almost there”

 

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Shaq has always been a fan of the legendary Phil Heath. In 2018, he jokingly called out Heath and shared a posing routine of his own. Shaq has been knowledgable about the bodybuilding world for years now and that is going to continue as he is a fan of the sport.

Recently, Heath announced that he would be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2024. The International Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that honors the best athletes around the world that have made a major impact in their sport. When thinking about the sport of bodybuilding over the years, Heath fits into this mold.

Heath totaled seven Olympia titles over the course of his career. In 2020, he stepped on stage for the final time but has been active in the gym ever since. During the 2020 show, Heath finished third and fans have been waiting for his return ever since. His seven titles is second all-time to Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney, who are tied at the top for eight.

A pose down between Shaq and Heath would certainly be something to watch. Since he retired, Shaq has taken many opportunities to entertain in many ways. This includes staying in tune with the NBA during a pre-game show on TNT. Along with his many other ventures, Shaq has kept up with his physique transformation and diet plan.

It is clear that the changes that Shaq has made are working as he continues his impressive physique transformation. It will be interesting to see where he goes next.

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Greg Patuto
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.