Prepare to be amazed at the jaw-dropping world of powerlifting with the bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman. In a recent YouTube video, Coleman reacted to the astonishing bench press feats of elite powerlifter Joshua Baker aka Big Boy Baker. Coleman shared his awe and admiration for Baker’s remarkable lifts.
In the video, Coleman couldn’t contain his amazement as he watched Baker effortlessly lift heavy weights, showcasing his incredible strength and skill. “Six plates ain’t no joke, making it look easy peasy,” Coleman exclaimed, clearly impressed by Baker’s prowess. However, there was one specific bench press that caught Coleman’s attention.
Joshua Baker’s one-arm bench press thrills Coleman
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As the video progressed, Mr. Olympia‘s excitement grew with each lift. “Seventh place ain’t no joke either,” he remarked, cheering on Baker as he tackled the weights with ease. With every rep, Baker seemed to defy gravity, prompting Coleman to marvel, but it wasn’t just the bench presses that left Coleman in awe. When Baker tackled 300 pounds with one arm, Coleman couldn’t help but exclaim, “This is probably one of the most impressive things I’ve seen.”
In the first clip, Baker lifted 5 plates effortlessly, then smoothly transitioned to 6 plates, and finally tackled 7 plates. In the second clip, he hit a new personal record with 5 plates on the incline bench press. Moreover, he amazed everyone by lifting 225 lbs with one arm, followed by 275 lbs and then an incredible 300 lbs with one arm. Coleman was particularly impressed by Baker’s bench press stunts, including clapping between reps.
Additionally, Baker attempted a personal record of 520 lbs on the shoulder press and matched his personal record of 20 reps with 4 plates on the incline bench press. The sheer strength and control display showcased Baker’s eagerness to break his own training record and achieve another milestone in his career. Coleman’s amazement didn’t just stop there; he expressed interest in collaborating with the powerlifter.
Coleman expresses a desire to train with Baker
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As the video continued, Coleman’s admiration only grew. “Big Boy, you have taken the cake, my friend,” he declared, acknowledging Baker’s remarkable feat. In the end, Coleman couldn’t help but express his eagerness to see Baker in person. “Watching it on video is one thing, but actually being there live is another,” he admitted. Moreover, the King suggested, “Let’s get together and do this,” eagerly anticipating the chance to witness Baker’s incredible strength firsthand.
At the end of the video, when the compilation ended, Coleman expressed, “That was one of the most impressive videos I’ve seen.” Coleman’s reaction to Baker’s bench press compilation is a testament to the awe-inspiring nature of Baker’s strength and skill. What do you think of Baker’s skill with weights? Let us know in the comments below.
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