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Dusty, sultry interiors, glamor-negative, walls scribbled with slogans ? such is the kind of raw passion that drives bodybuilders into Metroflex Gym. Couple this with the decade-long commitment of 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman to the gym, Metroflex is a no-nonsense space. The franchise has recently opened a new branch in Tampa, Florida, and the inauguration would have been incomplete without the presence of The King.

Witnessing ‘The King’ at the new branch of Metroflex Gym, fans could not help contain their excitement and were all praise of him.

Ronnie Coleman inaugrates Metroflex Gym in Tampa, Florida

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In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Coleman visited Metroflex gym in Tampa for its new inauguration. A special meet and greet with the fans was held, where the fans got selfies and autographs from the bodybuilding icon. The video itself is an indication of how big of an influence Coleman has on the lifting community to date.

?What?s up, everybody! We here in Tampa, Florida, for the opening of the Metroflex Gym Tampa. We got a nice crowd here, getting ready to take some photos, sign some autographs, and just meet and greet as many people as I can. Yeah buddy!??shared?Coleman.

Ronnie Coleman found solace in Metroflex Gym. Coleman’s deep connection to Metroflex began when he first stepped foot in the gym, instantly recognizing its potential to propel him to greatness. For this very reason, years after his retirement, Matt Fuhs, owner of Metroflex Tampa, still has an old bench that Coleman used in a famous shoulder barbell press video, present at the gym. The bench is relocated from the original training facility which was in Arlington, Texas.

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Fans were ecstatic seeing Coleman

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Ronnie Coleman’s impact on the?bodybuilding world extends far beyond his record-breaking achievements. Beyond his incredible physique and unmatched success, he has become a fan favorite, capturing the hearts and admiration of countless individuals. Since his retirement, despite being in a wheelchair, Coleman has registered himself in the history textbooks and is still loved by fans globally.

One of the people from the video said, “Took about two hours to get here, I’m excited,”?while another person told Coleman that?“I watch your videos to hype myself up using ‘Yeah Buddy’ like all the time.”?A fan pointed out in the comments section of the video saying,?“The 315 for 12 Military press from The Unbelievable (2000) might be the most legendary shoulder press set ever performed on this planet! Yeah Buddy!”?Another user commented,?“Kevin Levrone says: “Ronnie Coleman is going to be Mister Olympia for ever”! I agree….. even his shadow is bigger than everyone!”

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