The Moment When Bodybuilding Beast Ronnie Coleman Felt “Really Tiny”

Bodybuilding is something that is known for its hard and disciplined regime. It paved the way for some of the best yet strongest athletes of all time. One of those strongest athletes is none other than Ronnie Coleman. Popularly known as “The Greatest” in the bodybuilding world, Coleman weighs around 315 lbs and has a height of 5 ft 11 in. Even after having such a beast-kind physique, the 8-time Mr. Olympia champ once considered himself ‘really tiny.’

From serving as a Police Officer to bearing the title of eight-time Mr. Olympia, Coleman came a long way to establish his name in the bodybuilding world. While Coleman has many accolades to his name, he has also faced chronic health challenges. 

Why Ronnie Coleman Considered himself “really tiny”?

In the Netflix documentary, Ronnie Coleman: The King, the former Mr. Olympia champ himself, shared every nook and cranny of his life. He opened up about his battle with a series of surgeries. “I actually feel like I am about to die”, said Ronnie.

Although he had undergone several surgeries, Ronnie Coleman was often seen working out in his Instagram posts and videos. He believed that working out will stop his muscles from atrophying. “I’m just training so my body doesn’t atrophy as much as it already has at the moment,” stated Coleman. He added, “I’m really tiny at the moment, but it’s all good because we all know muscles have memory.”

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Clearly for Coleman, passion for working out tops the list, when the other choice is staying well and put.

How did Coleman got injured?

The bodybuilding prodigy, throughout his journey of becoming a legend, performed various squats and deadlifts. The deadlifts weighed 800 lbs, which is more than double his weight. However, those heavy weights stressed out his body. He continued working out despite his deteriorating situation. It cost him two hip replacement surgeries and the confines of a wheelchair.

While bodybuilding seems to give a great adrenaline rush, it also teaches us to set our limits. Ronnie Coleman is, however, a great legend to have graced the sport of bodybuilding. He has also suffered from its consequences. And, as his admirer and well-wisher, we always wish the best for him.

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