IFBB legend Ronnie Coleman attained incredible success in the bodybuilding industry. His name is synonymous with eight Mr. Olympia titles, the only athlete to have matched with Lee Haney. However, in contrast to his illustrious career, Coleman eventually suffered from numerous health issues and injuries as a result of his years of excessive and heavy training. Moreover, he underwent 13 serious surgeries and now moves with the help of crutches and a wheelchair. 

Yet, the bodybuilding community’s admiration for him remains unhindered even today. A video on his official YouTube channel recently surfaced featuring Coleman reacting to another IFBB pro’s heavyweight deadlifts. The post, in turn, transformed into an appreciation corner for the icon, as fans took to the comments to shower him with love. 

Ronnie Coleman reacts to Chris Bumstead’s deadlifts

Post-retirement, the 59-year-old champion has taken up the responsibility to share expert tips on fitness and bodybuilding. However, he also entertains his fans with amusing feats like reacting to other athletes’ workouts or performances. Per the video which surfaced on the platform hours ago, Coleman reacted to a series of workout videos featuring the Canadian bodybuilding pro, Chris Bumstead.

“Show em’ how to do it, nice and classic,” he remarked on the athlete’s workout. An eventual video displayed Bumstead deadlifting 600 lbs. Stunned by his feat, Coleman chimed in, “makin’ 600 look like its 200.” He occasionally let out his marked dialogue, “Yeah buddy!” throughout the video. 

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Likewise, even the fans joined his amusing act and shared their insights in the comments. The former athlete seemed quite elated by CBum’s feat and expressed his admiration for him. Whereas the fans took the opportunity to hail Coleman as the official GOAT with the biggest and kindest heart in the industry. 

The bodybuilding world expresses its love for Ronnie Coleman

In a few hours, the video amassed 16k views and 1.7k likes. The comments ranged from compliments to odes of love for the icon. One fan wrote a heartfelt comment, “Ron, your heart is way bigger than your body. You’ll always be remembered as the true GOAT,” whereas another recounted the athlete’s influence in the fan’s life. “Watching your DVDs helped me get thru life in 2004-2006. THANK YOU BIG RON,” the comment read. 

Similarly, another comment stated, “No matter how big or how strong bodybuilders get, Big Ron will always be the GOAT in my book.” Hailing him as THE best athlete of all time, the fans’ support for the American pro was heartwarming. One fan penned, “Ronnie u r still the greatest bodybuilder to ever exist.” While another fan resonated and wrote, “Ronnie Coleman was , is and will be greatest of all time … yeah buddy! “

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‘A man of true spirit’ is what Ronnie Coleman, A.K.A, The King is. Life’s several efforts to pull him down were futile, as the IFBB champion never contemplated anything other than greatness. What is your impression of the legend? Tell us in the comments.