Years After Grabbing Mr. O’s Title From This Bodybuilding Beast, Ronnie Coleman Claimed He Was More Genetically Gifted Than Him: “But I Kind of Outworked Him”

Ronnie Coleman is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. His numbers support his dominance over the sport. But the lesser known fact is the 8-time Mr. Olympia title holder was struggling in the early years of the competition. In his initial six years, he couldn’t even reach the top six, but when he started winning, there was no stopping him.

Coleman went on to win eight consecutive titles. However, he never got complete credit for his victories. His genetics were always in the limelight. Everyone believed, including him, he had one of the most superior genetics in the world. Moreover, it gave the upper hand to Coleman among the other bodybuilder. However, he feels there had once been a bodybuilder with better genetics. Who was he?

Ronnie Coleman didn’t have the best genetics in bodybuilding

Ronnie Coleman and his strong genetics always remained in the limelight because he won record-equalizing titles. However, Flex Wheeler didn’t manage to win any Mr. Olympia titles. Wheeler certainly had one of the finest physiques in the competition. Even though he never won Mr. Olympia, he won many other titles in his career.

Once Ronnie Coleman opened up about the role of genetics. Moreover, he revealed who had the best genetics in the world for him. He said, Yeah, I think I had some of the best genetics, but in order to be genetically gifted; you have to work real hard though because I think Flex had the best genetics in the world.

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Coleman confessed he was just too good at his training and pushing his limits. Moreover, he meant that it is not just about genetics it takes much more. He added, “But I kind of outworked him. You know, when I went to the gym you know, I lift hard; I lift heavy. I would get in there. And I wouldn’t stay in the gym for more than an hour. The whole time I was there, I was focused.

MuscleGenes revealed the special genes in Coleman

In 2013, we got a scientific explanation of Ronnie Coleman’s genetic variation. Coleman’s genetics were tested through a DNA test by MuscleGenes. They performed the test and evaluated the results to confirm the outcome.

They found the presence of the variation gene ACTN3 in Coleman, which is the most resistant to damage. On the other hand, the genetic excellence was the inclusion of the UCP2 gene. This gene helps to make the body thermogenic. It helped him make a spectacular physique with the minimum fat amount in his body.

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Ronnie Coleman proved in his career that one needs to capitalize on the natural benefits of one’s life with hard work. He had the genetics to support his hard work, not the other way around. However, it’s not like Flex didn’t work hard. He had his limitations. But to conclude, Coleman outdid Wheeler in terms of intense hard work.