Barely Able to Walk Now, Bodybuilding GOAT Once Hailed as Strongest Bodybuilder Still Grinds in the Gym Like a Bull

Ronnie Coleman, also an ex-police officer, is arguably the GOAT of bodybuilding, with 8 Mr. Olympia titles. Apart from him, only Lee Haney can claim this glorious distinction. The King also broke the mold of perfection by winning 26 IFBB pro titles. The man who has immortalized the catchphrase “Yeah Buddy” with his rigorous gym sessions and extreme strength training is what bodybuilding dreams are made of.

However, years of extensive high-intensity training have taken a toll on his body, affecting his ability to walk. Nonetheless, the icon refuses to part with his fitness regime. Moreover, his exuberance for workouts is like a ray of sunshine. Recently, Coleman took to Instagram and posted an upper arm cycle workout session. Furthermore, he promoted a lifestyle clothing brand in his “lightweight baby” style. Let’s dig deeper.

Ronnie Coleman gives a peek at a gym session with panache

The 8x Mr. Olympia in the post vigorously used an upper-body ergometer while focusing on his breath. His rhythm matched the song track, reverberating in the background. In the caption, the mass monster wrote, “Yeah Buddy doing my cardio in my @youngla new drop thermals. I love the colors of these. I’ve been getting tons of compliments on the look of these new drops. August 17th, so be on the lookout for YOUNGLA.com or @youngla to order yours.” The behemoth gave a 15 percent discount code, “Ronnie.”

Even when the legendary bodybuilder collaborates with merchandise, he displays his quintessential style. “Wearing these bad boys just to get a little extra sweat in there, can never sweat enough, that’s how I roll,” added Coleman. The King’s eagerness to pursue wellness is a lesson for fitness enthusiasts. Shockingly, the herculean bodybuilder, known for his size and conditioning, he had thirteen surgeries to treat his herniated disc and lower back injuries since his heydays.

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However, his ordeal did not end there, as the King had to undergo further surgeries in 2018 and 2019. Currently, the former IFBB pro needs crutches to walk. Coleman does not let his injury define his journey on the fitness circuit. Such is his love for bodybuilding that even though he struggles to walk without aid, Coleman visits the gym regularly. Recently, in an interview with Joe Rogan, Coleman revealed the struggle and discipline he went through to achieve the pinnacle of success.

Coleman achieved phenomenal proportions during his prime

In the YouTube video by Atomic Pod, Coleman said he was close to 295 lbs. during the 7th Mr. Olympia tile. At 5 feet 11 inches, the powerful athlete exhibited extreme muscle conditioning, size, and vascularity. In his prime, Coleman was the strongest athlete to grace the competitive stage. Additionally, his back and lower body were his defining characteristics. However, the journey was full of trials and tribulations. Furthermore, defending the title for eight long years when the scale of the sport increased manifold during the mass monster era was no easy feat.

Highlighting his struggles, Coleman told Joe Rogan, “You know that didn’t happen overnight. I put on about five pounds of muscle, between five and ten pounds of muscle a year, and that came from all that you know, that heavy lifting, a lot of eating, a lot of eating.” Witnessing the undying spirit of the King toward his calling is an inspiration for all athletes.

Even now, Coleman proves himself to be among the elitists in bodybuilding, and his recent post stands testimony to that. Wouldn’t you agree? Let us know in the comments below.

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