Bodybuilding.com℠ and BodySpace® are trademarks of Bodybuilding.com. 1982 Mr New Jersey - AAU 1st 1986 AAU Mr. America Medium, 1st 1986 AAU Mr. USA Medium & Overall, 1st 1987 NPC Nationals Heavyweight, 1st ( Log Out /  Phil has worked as a corrections officer at Trenton State Prison in New Jersey for most of his life and still trains regularly even though he does not compete anymore. His fan base insist to this day that he was cheated out of the Mr. Olympia position when he was placed 12th in 1988. Copyright © 2001-2020 BodybuildingFanatic.com. Phil Hill was born on 12 October 1963 and although he has now retired as a professional bodybuilder he certainly placed his mark on the sport. Twenty years ago, no-one had or needed a guru – they all knew their own bodies, did their own preps – and were all the better for it! The widowmakers and rest pause stuff is fun, but I could feel the injury potential creeping in…. All rights Reserved. Just so the younger guys don’t think it’s us older dudes wearing rose tinted glasses waxing nostalgic over a golden era that never was, let me present to you 15 physiques of lesser known bodybuilders that still aesthetically crush the guys of today. Phil Hill bodybuilding photos, Phil Hill pictures. Phil Hill: I used to go Rollerblading in the park and my brothers used to play roller hockey. The quote “he who suffers the most during the prep-phase”, wins come competition day” stands in stark contrast to all the IIFYM and other short cuts (chemical or otherwise) that people will apply to avoid any “suffering” whatsoever. He posses large quads, a massive and defined back, and arms larger than most peoples legs. 5777 N Meeker Ave, Boise, ID 83713-1520 USA, Powerlifting Workouts - Training Journals, Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself. Today’s article was absolutely brilliant as I feel very similar like you regarding current state of bodybuilding. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The content on our website is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. Well, I know what I’m seeing…and I don’t like it. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It might have been Monty Python that once quipped, “I don’t know much about art, but I know when I see it.”. Thank you for the supportive comment Schimi. I went down to watch the games and I've been hooked ever since. Anyway,how you finding DC training? 15 Lesser Known Bodybuilders From The 80s/90s Who Crush Today's Pros, 30 Days of Crapp - DoggCrap Training Results and Thoughts. Definitely agree on that “guru” thing. But it probably explains his perfectly balanced body with a huge amount of muscle on his 5'8" frame. Now it seems whoever has access to the best mad-scientist and is willing to roll the dice and accept the risks, places well. People got unbelievably lazy to read and study lately,have you noticed? Contests include the 1988 Mr. Olympia 12th. An impressive poser, he could vacuum his already tiny waist into unsightly small dimensions that fully accentuated the massive arms, calves, quads and back. It’s seems like the whole industry went crazy and suddenly everybody needed one instead of learning the whole process through trial and error,self education etc. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Phil Hill, 1982-05-23 Cardiff, GBR Wales. Phil is a truly gifted bodybuilder and will certainly be remembered for his ethical contribution to bodybuilding in general. 221.6k Followers, 282 Following, 2,191 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from NEIL HILL OFFICIAL (@neil_yoda_hill1) I’m liking and hating the DC Training and you’ll find out why when I blog about it this weekend. I come originally from former Czechoslovakia currently living in London so it’s very interesting comparing bodybuilding there and here especially the old school methods and little reliance on drugs the time I was growing up among competitors. Phil Hill Picture. Maybe it’s dosages and the combination of high GH and insulin use? I was as surprised as Mike was wehn Mike was announced fourth behind Lee in 1987. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. That night at the Mr. O was something that everyone will remember for a long time because the audience disagreed with the judges completely and they booed the judges. Back in the day, I used to think Yates was a fat, bloated mess, but he’s downright aesthetic compared to what’s on show today. The information contained within is not intended to provide specific health advice, or any other advice whatsoever, for any individual or company and should not be relied upon in that regard. It was unheard of guys in their early twenties to be heavily dependent on drugs and winging their diets. After winning the Mr New Jersey – AAU in 1982 he also went on to win the 1986 AAU Mr. America as well as the 1986 AAU Mr. USA and placed first in the heavyweight division of the NPC nationals in 1987. 15 Lesser Known Bodybuilders From The 80s/90s Who Crush Today’s Pros, Nature vs Nurture - Why Ronnie Coleman Was King of the Freaks, WTF Happened To Bodybuilding? Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Phil Heath is an American bodybuilder who has won five Mr. Olympia titles and is the current holder on the title. The talent pool is definitely being diluted as guys are shifting to different divisions for the easier and more marketable paychecks. I think the decline in the pro scene probably stems from a number of factors. what's the story with this guy. PHIL HILL FITNESS - 212 Banyula Drive Gaven, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia 4211 - Rated 5 based on 13 Reviews "Brilliant trainer and even better guy. Obviously we talking like 20 years ago now but looking at the quality of competitors in local amateur shows now and than is truly shocking let alone nationals. Most of them were monitored by docs and prescribed pharma gear. ( Log Out /  I first saw Hill pose in the legendary 1988 Mr Olympia to Phantom of the Opera and was blown away by the amazing presentation of his huge but proportioned physique. The website's content is not a substitute for direct, personal, professional medical care and diagnosis. He’s gone undefeated since 2011, and that’s due to his massive physique. I use 1994 as just one example, but check out the superstar lineup for that year’s competition – talent on top of talent, stacked deep! I have to believe that the top echelon guys receive the premium quality gear and don’t have to fish the black market like most gym rats do. Hi buddy, wanted to thank you for a superb blog and also wish you all the best in upcoming contest. Looking forward to read your take on DC as for me it was a very successful run but I stuck to it for 3 months. Although this is not first-hand knowledge of his training style it is said that he would do volume training and always use both heavy weights and high reps training to the point of failure when pumping a heavy weight for 15 reps takes a lot of effort. ( Log Out /  Very low to moderate usage too. Complete player biography and stats. Like you said, the emphasis on “quality” training and dieting seems to be widely absent – but in saying that, lazy “blessed” guys have populated the sport before. Phil Hill. He was an excellent bodybuilder by any standard, just not in the same league as Mike Christian. I suppose some people can get away with IIFYM but anyone who’s more on the endomorphic side gotta stick to rigid dieting and ADHERE to it throughout the whole contest prep + refeeds when needed. i literally found myself saying "holy sh&t" looking at my monitor. I also compete but totally lost interest in pro bodybuilding ages ago,don’t follow it and not missing it by a bit. Very good point about the rigid diets. Definitely missed a bit more volume though and you’re right as potential for injury is there especially if ones is trying to beat the log book every single workout and we both know there will come a time when adding weight is no option unless form and technique goes to shitter. I mean I understand all of us who compete need certain guidance and advice throughout the contest prep but what’s going on lately is just plain wrong. Whey risk your health taking 10+ years to build a bodybuilder physique when you can spend 3 years and become a men’s physique champion earning you more coin? Obviously lots of politics play a role there as well. Competing is largely a mental game, because the training and eating is fun anyway – but to willingly deprive yourself not just of the tasty foods, but the QUANTITY is what I find the most challenging. Phil enjoyed a brief but successful bodybuilding As he was growing up, Eduardo always showed interest in different sports.