Arnold Schwarzenegger reigned the golden era of bodybuilding, bringing much popularity for sport among the masses. His hard work and competitive spirit at the gym fetched him seven Sandow trophies, and his legacy is still revered. In the 1990s, the bodybuilding world witnessed the rise of Ronnie Coleman as the next champion of the sport. With eight Mr. Olympia titles, Coleman made his mark in the sport and earned the nickname “The King” from his followers. Now the two legends hit the gym for a great workout together.

Ronnie Coleman has always been open about his love for bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, and now the mass monster on crutches has once again expressed his admiration for Arnie.

Ronnie Coleman’s special request to Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger reached the pinnacle of the sport with his vision and dedication. He wanted to make the sport popular among the masses and hired a publicist to spread awareness about bodybuilding. Arnie featured in the Pumping Iron documentary in 1977, which stunned the audience, and bodybuilding started getting its due recognition in the society.

Nearly two decades after Arnie retired from the sport, Coleman secured his eight Mr. Olympia titles and was announced as the G.O.A.T. of the sport. But Coleman revers Arnie for his contribution to the bodybuilding arena. Despite being wheelchair-bound, the 8x Mr. Olympia never fails to hit the gym, and recently he united with the 76-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger for a morning workout at the Gold’s Gym.

Witnessing the G.O.A.T. acing his reps, Schwarzenegger exclaimed, “Look at those reps! How can anyone keep up with this stuff? Oh, Man! You see that’s the difference between this eight-time Mr. Olympia and the mere seven times Mr. Olympia.“ The Terminator icon expressed his happiness to collaborate with the King and said, “I’m so happy you came out here, so we can do a few sets together.” Appreciating Arnie’s words, Coleman happily confirmed, “That way, always will be there. Do this till we die!“

The bond between Austrian Oak and The King

The respect toward each other is mutual for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman. Coleman regards the 76-year-old as the “best bodybuilder ever.” He confessed that no one in the history of the sport ever got the shape and chest like Arnie. In the past as well, the 59-year-old defended the appointment of Schwarzenegger in 1990 as the Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman impressed their fans with their respective stage presences in the bodybuilding arena. But their recent gym sessions left the bodybuilding admirers teary-eyed as they could feel the warmth between the two legends.

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