Mr. Olympia Phil Heath’s Leg Workout
Workout Description
In order to attack the strength of his competitors and showcase his most complete package ever on stage, Phil Heath decided to work his legs twice a week leading up to the 2012 Mr. Olympia.
| Workout 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quads, Hamstrings & Calves | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Leg Extensions | 4 | 8-12 |
| Front Squat | 4 | 10-12 |
| Leg Press | 3 | 10-12 |
| Hack Squats | 7 | 5-7 |
| Stiff Leg Deadlifts | 4 | 10-12 |
| Leg Curl | 4 | 10-12 |
| Seated Leg Curl (Dagger) | 7 | 5-7 |
| Standing Calf Raise | 4 | 15-20 |
| Leg Press Calf Raise | 4 | 15-20 |
| Seated Calf Raise | 7 | 12-15 |
On Wednesdays, Phil splits up his training to allow for maximum focus and detail. Hitting the Quads in the mornings and hamstrings and calves in the evenings, he is able to bring out each muscle in his legs to wow the judges once he hits the stage.
| Workout 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quads – AM | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Leg Extensions | 4 | 8-12 |
| Front Squat | 4 | 10-12 |
| Leg Press | 3 | 10-12 |
| Hack Squats | 7 | 5-7 |
| Hamstrings & Calves – PM | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Stiff Leg Deadlifts | 4 | 10-12 |
| Leg Curls | 4 | 10-12 |
| Seated Leg Curl | 7 | 5-7 |
| Standing Calf Raise | 4 | 15-20 |
| Leg Press Calf Raise | 4 | 15-20 |
| Seated Calf Raise | 7 | 12-15 |
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