Genetics is counted as a helping factor in bodybuilding. The bodybuilders who have exceptional are said to have gifted with strong genetics. Notably, Ronnie Coleman and Flex Wheeler are two such bodybuilders whose genetics are often applauded.
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The 8-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, is one of the biggest bodybuilders to have competed in the sport. He weighed more than 300 lbs at his peak where nobody could beat him. However, once after winning the title, he introduced his mother to Mr. Olympia’s stage. Not so surprisingly, she also possessed an impeccable physique.
Ronnie Coleman showed the secret of his physique
Ronnie Coleman is the greatest to compete in the history of bodybuilding. And the 26 IFBB titles are proof of his legacy. However, there are specifically three people to be thanked for Coleman’s exceptional records. Foremost, the mentor, Brian Dobson, talked Coleman into bodybuilding and gave him a free gym membership.
Secondly, Ronnie Coleman himself for working extremely hard to become the best. And last but the most important, Ronnie’s mother. His mother’s powerful genetics helped him to endure the pain and gain those massive muscles without excess body fat. As these muscle qualities are the reason for his performance.
In an unseen video, Ronnie Coleman’s mother was seen showing off her impeccable physique on stage. Moreover, her son standing beside her said some words while celebrating her contribution. Ronnie said, “This is where I get my genetics from, right here, right here. This is why I am the winner.”
The exceptional journey of Coleman
It’s interesting to hear how destiny works. A man who never wanted to become a bodybuilder ended up being the greatest of all time. However, Ronnie had been big forever, but he didn’t think of bodybuilding as a career. Before starting professional bodybuilding, Ronnie Coleman was a police officer, and he loved his job.
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But the enticement of getting a free gym membership made him adopt the career, which made him a legend. The gym instructor asked Ronnie to do professional bodybuilding. And his determination to become the best in whatever he does took him to the top of the sport. Moreover, his persistence made him win a record-equalising number of titles in his career before retiring.
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Indeed, Ronnie Coleman got his genetics from an immensely fit mother. She displayed amazing biceps flex while standing on stage beside her bodybuilding son. Coleman couldn’t stop from adoring his genetics while she was on stage. What do you think about the muscular mother-son duo?