Ronnie Coleman is one of the most popular bodybuilding legends of the mass monster era. Additionally, Coleman was the reigning champion for eight consecutive years from 1998 to 2005, a feat achieved by only one other legendary bodybuilder, Lee Haney.

The king was famous for his conditioned physique and striated legs. His low body fat percentage further enhanced his vascularity. The 5 feet 11 inches tall bodybuilder overshadowed most of his competitors during his prime. While most bodybuilding fans appreciate the IFBB pro for his gargantuan size, rarely anybody understands the sacrifice and discipline needed to reach the zenith of bodybuilding. Recently in a podcast, the 8x Mr. Olympia revealed his weight and struggles to achieve it.

Ronnie Coleman reveals the secret behind his massive structure

In a YouTube video by Atomic Pod, the retired bodybuilder appeared in an interview to reveal an unknown side to the champion. He informed host Joe Rogan that his maximum weight was 295 pounds during his seventh Mr. Olympia in 2004. To this, the UFC commentator alluded to the 1990s era when bodybuilders aimed at achieving massive size as opposed to the golden period of bodybuilding.

Coleman had a champion-like response to the question. He added, “I was trying to distance myself from everybody else so I kept getting bigger and bigger so nobody would catch up with me and what a lot of people understand is you see me big up there like that but you know it took a long time for me to get there.”

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Highlighting his trials and tribulation, Coleman further said, “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.”  

Fans remember Coleman for his jacked physique

The king’s exercise regime was legendary. He would train for hours at the end to achieve the jacked physique. However, pushing his body to the limits took its toll. The veteran often suffers from extreme pain due to damage to his back and nerves. Mr. Arnold Classic winner has been operated upon multiple times with little success. His troubles have increased so much that the retired pro has to use a wheelchair sometimes. Reminiscing Coleman’s prime, one fan commented, This man gave his body to the sport. I don’t think I have the same in me. He was truly different.

Saluting his spirit, another fan added, “His patience was insane”

In a similar tone, one person said, “Ronnie, at 29, was the perfect physique.”

Pointing to the trend of consuming Peds, one follower said, “Ronnie forgot to mention a lot of STEROIDS too”

Surprised at the amount of food the legend consumed to put in 5-10lbs a year, another fan added,” A lot of eating “A lot of eating.” Coleman will continue to rule the memories of his fans. The veteran’s footprints in the sand of time will inspire generations to come. However, his story will also be told as a tale of caution. That is never to put the sport above the individual’s health. Who do you think is the greatest bodybuilder? Please share your comments below.

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