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Shaquille O’Neal Flaunts Hulking Physique in Bodybuilding Update: “In My Former Life I Was Phil Heath”
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal’s passion for bodybuilding was on full display recently, which caught the attention of Phil Heath and Ronnie Coleman. In an Instagram post, Shaq showed off his bulked-up physique by hitting a couple of mandatory poses.
Shaq is a legend in basketball history, whose achievements on the court will never be forgotten. He enjoyed a long and successful career of 19 years and won four NBA titles along the way. He played for six different teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers (1996-2004), and was considered one of the greatest centers of all time.
When the world faced the COVID-19 crisis, O’Neal struggled with weight gain and reached 401 pounds. He decided to shed the weight by following a four-day weekly training split. Abs aren’t made in the gym, they’re made in the kitchen, so Shaq also admitted that avoiding junk food has been integral to his weight loss journey.
Shaq’s workout regimen consisted of 20 minutes of cardio and 40 minutes of strength training. Aiming to build muscle and burn fat at the same time, O’Neal accomplished his goal and reached 365 pounds. He’s a bodybuilding fanatic, who continues to draw attention on social media with a massive build at the age of 51.
Bodybuilding Legends React to Shaquille O’Neal’s Latest Physique Update
Check out Shaq’s posing session below:
“in my former life i was @philheath we almost there @rocshabazz that @novexbiotech #gf9 baby” Shaquille O’Neal wrote.
Shortly after Shaq’s physique did the rounds on social media, eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman and seven-time winner Phil Heath gave him props.
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As a diehard bodybuilding fan, O’Neal watches the sport closely. He attended the 2020 Mr. Olympia as a special guest and helped promote the event. O’Neal also attended the 2021 Arnold Classic live and had the pleasure of meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger face-to-face.
This wasn’t Shaq’s first tease at a possible bodybuilding venture. Last October, he impressed fans with another posing update. Having dropped nearly 40 pounds, O’Neal didn’t anticipate his physique going viral but said his ultimate goal was to become a sex symbol with ‘muscles everywhere.’ He added that he’d also liked to pose next to his sons in underwear ads and wants his physique to stand the test of time.
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Shaq, who maintains an incredibly busy schedule, continues to build his legacy brick by brick with ambitious fitness goals in retirement. He credits his willingness to stick with strict dieting and exercise as key factors to his overall transformation.
Published: 4 August, 2023 | 11:17 AM EDT
Shaquille O’Neal Shares Physique Update Showing Off Abs Following Workout
Shaquille O’Neal continues to transform his physique.
Shaquille O’Neal enjoyed a career on the court that landed him in the Hall of Fame. Now, he continues his career in basketball as an analyst. In retirement, O’Neal has found a passion for fitness and continues to transform his physique. He recently shared a physique update showing off his defined abs following a workout.
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.
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.
Shaquille O’Neal Continues To Make Changes In The Gym
At 50 years old, Shaquille O’Neal is making some changes to his lifestyle. Last year, he revealed his diet and workout plan. It consisted of protein shakes and a complete change to his diet. In the gym, O’Neal works out an hour a day and has incorporated cardio.
The results are clear as Shaq showed off his defined abs to his 26.9 million followers on Instagram.
In 2018, Shaquille O’Neal jokingly called out Phil 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.
During his NBA career, Shaq used his incredible size and strength to dominate opponents down low. He built an NBA career that has him as one of the best of all-time and now, the changes to his routine are paying off.
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Shaquille O’Neal Reveals His Diet Plan And Workout Routines
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best basketball players of all-time and has went through an incredible transformation.
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best basketball players of all-time. The Hall-of-Fame center built a reputation for himself as a dominant player and is considered the most unstoppable player ever. Since he was in high school, O’Neal knew how to use his size and strength as an advantage and that continued in college at LSU. After putting together a legendary career, O’Neal has stayed motivated in keeping himself in shape.
Staying motivated in the gym might not be easy for some. It is a difficult lifestyle to keep up with — even for Shaq. In a recent interview, O’Neal discussed his diet plan and fitness goals. He also discussed that 2020 was a difficult year as he dealt with personal losses and an unhealthy lifestyle, to go along with a lack of motivation.
“You are what you repeatedly do.”
This quote is quick and to the point. It is the way Shaquille O’Neal began this interview before going into his eating habits while he was in the NBA. Shaq admitted that this diet is difficult and it was more fun when he was playing. O’Neal’s pregame meals consisted of two club sandwiches, French fries, and a pineapple soda. The incredible shape that O’Neal was able to stay in was because of his level of activity. Once he retired from basketball, it was difficult to keep up with these eating habits.
Now, Shaq has a go-to meal of salmon with lemon. For breakfast, he enjoys scrambled eggs, cheese, and turkey sausage. For lunch, it is either fish, chicken, or meatloaf. The reason for the change came after a visit to the doctor.
“I did something I never did before. I went to the doctor. The doctor used that three-letter word that you never want to hear. He said, ‘Do you want to die?’ I said, ‘No, I don’t want to die.’ He said, ‘ You’ve gotta change some things up’,” Shaq said.
Shaquille O’Neal has also added protein shakes into his routine. This consists of peanut butter, bananas, and blueberries. In the gym, Shap does not follow a specific structure. Instead, he is in the gym for an hour each day, where he trains cardio and weights. O’Neal did admit that biceps was his favorite workout because of the pump that he feels. His least favorite part — running. O’Neal played a long career and it took a toll on his knees.
As for a fitness goal, Shaquille O’Neal kept it simple.
“The most challenging part about staying fit is – sometimes when you work as hard as I do, it gives you time to procrastinate and say I’ll do it tomorrow,” Shaq said.
“Fitness goal is just to have a flat belly. Right now I’ve got a 4.9-pack. I’ll probably bring it up to an eight-pack by March.”
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