Source of His Pain, Ronnie Coleman Explains How He Got a Herniated Disc by Squatting 600 Lbs: “It Was So Loud It Kinda Hurt My Ear”

The bodybuilding sport demands extensive physical labor to pose in a sculpted physique. The bodybuilders are expected to flaunt every muscle with high definition and win bodybuilding titles. One man who lifted heavy to become the G.O.A.T. of bodybuilding is Ronnie Coleman. It is rare to find bodybuilding enthusiasts who are unaware of Coleman and his heavy-weighted duties at the gym. The story of his herniated disc and botched-up surgeries are often discussed in the arena.

Despite dislocating his disc in 1996, the King went ahead with his training to compete in the events. Now, the legend opened up about the fateful day he experienced the injury while speaking in a podcast.

Ronnie Coleman shares snippets about the fateful day

Bodybuilders lift weights in the gym to tone their muscles. Ronnie Coleman’s heavyweight duties include an 1100 lbs leg press, 725 lbs deadlift, and 800 lbs squat. His intense training has helped him build a physique that fetched eight Mr. Olympia titles. 

During one of his heavyweight squatting sessions, he herniated his disc, which would eventually make him lose his mobility. Recalling the incident in an interview with the Iced Coffee Hour YouTube channel, the legend confessed that he was squatting 600 lbs when the incident happened. 

“This day I was coming from rep number eight, and I heard a loud bang, ” The King said. “It was so loud it kind of hurt my ear,” he further added. However, the King didn’t realize it was his herniated disc and pushed his remaining workout regime. Despite a series of surgeries to fix his herniated disc and subsequently losing mobility, Coleman never regretted his heavyweight training during his prime. 

The King of bodybuilding 

Coleman survived on pizzas in his early years and agreed to compete in his first bodybuilding event to get free membership in the gym. Soon, he earned a name in the bodybuilding arena, and his career ended after becoming the G.O.A.T of the sport, surpassing the Mr. Olympia titles achieved by the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. 

The King’s retirement life, however, is not so rosy as he had to undergo several surgeries to fix his herniated disc. In the process, he was told that he couldn’t walk because of the botched-up procedures. However, he never blames his illustrious career and training for his current situation. He even confessed that he would do it all over again if given a chance. 

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The King’s legacy is cherished by the bodybuilding community worldwide. He stands tall when it comes to heavyweight training or mass monster avatars. His passion for lifting weights had made him a bodybuilding King as he pushed extremities despite pain. What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below! 

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