“Don’t Feel Sad for This Man”: Just Like Ronnie Coleman, the Bodybuilding World Has Zero Regrets About the King Living on Crutches After Reaching the Zenith

Ronnie Coleman became a bodybuilding star overnight after winning the 1998 Mr. Olympia trophy. After competing at Mr. Olympia for years, no one expected Coleman to win until he upset the then-favorite, Flex Wheeler. However, after he became champion, the cop-turned-bodybuilder held on to the crown for a total of eight years. During those eight years, the now-59-year-old pushed his body to the limit. Sometimes he went even beyond the limit.

During his bodybuilding career, the eight-time champion accumulated some injuries. However, his drive to win outweighed his health concerns back then. Hence, the Arnold Classic champion continued to train with injuries. However, after his stellar career, Coleman’s body collapsed as the surgeries kept piling up. Despite that, neither the bodybuilding icon nor his fans feel regret, as was apparent in his new video.

Ronnie Coleman recounts his glory days

Despite needing crutches to walk, the former champion regularly trains at the gym and actively engages with his fans. In his latest YouTube video, the 59-year-old bodybuilding legend reviewed some footage from the 90s. The video showed The King training in the gym with his then-girlfriend Vickie Gates and two other workout partners. At the start of the video, Coleman heaped praise on Gates.

The former champion said Gates was the best training partner he ever had. However, he also revealed that in the 90s, all of them “clowned on” one another. The Arnold Classic champion revealed his two other training partners in the video were “old-school” friends, Curtis and Gus. The video also showed how heavy Ronnie Coleman trained even before winning Mr. Olympia. While Curtis maxed out at 570 lbs., Coleman almost succeeded in pulling 745 lbs.

Ronnie Coleman said he had a great time breaking down the video for his fans. The fans also heaped praise on the eight-time Mr. Olympia.

The bodybuilding world doesn’t feel sorry for Coleman but is rather inspired by The King

Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, Ronnie Coleman is still going strong. From stem cell therapy to working out in the gym. The 59-year-old continues to inspire millions. “This man inspire me to go to the gym every day,” wrote one such fan. “This is sad to see. I have the same spine condition as Ronnie but haven’t circum to these heavy meds. Best wishes in health,” one wrote. While some felt sorry for The King, Coleman’s fans shut them down. “King Ronnie’s always been so down to earth. Don’t feel sad for this man cus he’s lived to the pinnacle,” commented another fan.

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One inspired fan thanked the former Mr. Olympia. “Thanks, Big Ron, always wanted to know more about this legendary footage. Yeah Buddy!!!” wrote the fan. Another user noticed how the humble King of bodybuilding still gives credit to his training partners. “Awesome, you are always giving credit to the people around you,” wrote the fan. What do you feel about Coleman and his achievements? Write your thoughts in the comments.

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