“I’m Getting Too Old for This Sh*t”: After Years of Pain, GOAT Ronnie Coleman, Who Is Barely Able to Walk Anymore Accepts the Reality

Winning eight Mr. Olympia titles on the trot elevated Ronnie Coleman to GOAT status in the realm of bodybuilding. It is quite difficult to believe that Coleman did not start bodybuilding at an early age, as he was fascinated by football during his youth. However, things changed when he began his training while serving as a police officer.

The former cop survived multiple acute injuries, including two hip replacement surgeries. Because of these surgeries, his situation worsened and led him to sit in a wheelchair due to reduced mobility. Despite setbacks, the fighter was determined to recover from the surgeries and be able to walk again. Coleman tried everything possible for his cure and even turned to stem cell treatment. The bodybuilding legend had recently opened up about his condition.

Ronnie Coleman talks about his current life

Ronnie Coleman confessed about what he was going through to his fans on his social media. Taking to Instagram, Coleman posted a snippet of his shoulder exercise, performing a seated dumbbell.“Still lifting those heavy a** weights after all these years. I’ll learn soon that I’m getting to old for this sh*t, he wrote in the caption.

Talking about taking a step back, he added, “I think the time is now because 2 hours later I was in a ton of pain like someone had stabbed me in my shoulders,” expressed Coleman. Looking at the brighter side of things, he added that he was looking great in his current outfit.

The King of bodybuilding first hurt his back during high school and later injured himself playing football. He avoided seeking medical help until he retired in 2007. In one of his old videos, he reminisced about pushing himself beyond everything.

Coleman ventures into his past

Seven months ago, Coleman collaborated with current Olympia champion Derek Lunsford for an intense workout session. During this fun session, he recalled his painful struggle. Coleman admitted, “I did kind of overdo it one day.” After describing how he was doing squats, with his goal to complete 12 reps, Coleman told Lunsford that he experienced excruciating pain while doing his 8th rep.

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The 59-year-old stated,

“I went to emergency room, herniated disk.” Inferring how he had to completely rest for two weeks after that, Coleman said that he then decided to once again work out in the gym. Talking about how he was selected to compete in the Arnold Classic at that time, Coleman hinted he didn’t wish to compete without preparing well. “I am taking my a** back to the gym”, he said. What do you think of Coleman’s acceptance of his severe injuries. Do you think it is worth it to go to this extent? Let us know in the comments.

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