“Clearly Better Than Arnold”: 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman’s Comparison With Arnold Schwarzenegger Leaves Bodybuilding World in Splits

Bodybuilding legend, Arnold Schwarzenegger dominated the Mr. Olympia stage for 7 years. His winning streak majorly encircled his highly aesthetic and lean physique. Interestingly. that period of bodybuilding was called the Golden Era, which indicates the initial stages of the sport’s development. However, by the time eight-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, stepped onto the domain, the Mass Monster era had taken over. It was ignited by legend, Dorian Yates, who experimented with growth, attaining a maximum of 270 lbs, the heaviest!

Coleman’s latest Instagram post featured himself and The Austrian Oak in a frame while flexing their massive proportions. The difference in the former two’s builds was a striking factor for the fans as they took to the comments to share their insights. 

Ronnie Coleman vs. Arnold Schwarzenegger

As revealed by the post, the 58-year-old pro is set to drop a much-awaited interview with Schwarzenegger on his YouTube channel on Monday. “HUGE @schwarzenegger Video dropping Monday 4/24 on my YouTube, the caption read. The brief announcement was supplemented with an impressive B&W picture from their active bodybuilding days. While the 75-year-old icon flaunted his signature classic physique, The King’s proportions stood in contrast with the former. 

Every inch of Coleman’s build was adorned by bouldering muscles, giving an overall beast-like look. However, that was not the case for the seven-time Mr. Olympia, as his frame sported a slightly lower muscle definition, especially around his legs. This aspect didn’t go unnoticed by the fans as they presented their fascinating remarks. 

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Most paid no heed to the announcement in the caption and directly took notice of their physical disparities. Taking sides, many fans supported Coleman’s build rather than the popular Schwarzenegger. Here are some of the reactions: 

Fans react to Ronnie Coleman and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s physiques

With the post shared only hours ago, it has been recognized by numerous fans, and the 217k likes are proof. One fan wrote, “Ronnie Coleman is clearly better than Arnold,” whereas another hilariously took a dig at Schwarzenegger, and implied, “We see who didn’t skip leg day lol” 

“Coleman is just huge mass and Arnold is way more lean and cut,” a comment pointed out. Nevertheless, a mindful comment disclosed, “It’s diff comparing diff eras the golden Era vs the mass monster era.. both are legends and 🐐 of their eras” Another remark subtly analyzed the two physiques claiming, “Upper body- arnie.. Lower – ronnie”

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What do you think of the fans’ comparisons? Do your opinions align with them? Tell us in the comments.