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Ronnie Coleman

Ronnie Coleman

World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper performs an 800-pound deadlift.

Mitchell Hooper Attempts 3 of Ronnie Coleman’s Heaviest Lifts Ever

Although he competes in a vastly different sport, Mitchell Hooper can appreciate the superhuman strength and sheer determination it took for Ronnie Coleman to become the most decorated bodybuilder of all ... Continue Reading

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Ronnie Coleman Train Together August 2023

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman Train Together at Gold’s Gym

When all is said and done, eight-time Mr. Olympia (1998-2005) Ronnie Coleman and seven-time champion (1970-1975, 1980) Arnold Schwarzenegger will be remembered as two of the greatest bodybuilders in ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford 2023 PIttsburgh Pro Guest Pose Prep Pose

Ronnie Coleman Says Derek Lunsford is His Favorite Modern Bodybuilder

As the 212 Olympia champion in 2021 and the 2022 Mr. Olympia runner-up, Derek Lunsford doesn't necessarily need endorsements from anyone on the outside looking in. He's a bona fide modern superstar and ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilders Ronnie Coleman and Flex Wheeler on stage

Ronnie Coleman Credits Flex Wheeler For Helping Start His Mr. Olympia Dynasty

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Ronnie Coleman and Ken "Flex" Wheeler had a great bodybuilding rivalry. Of his eight overall Mr. Olympia victories from 1998 to 2005, Coleman would best Wheeler for four ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford Ronnie Coleman Workout April 2023

Derek Lunsford and Ronnie Coleman Spend Quality Time Building Up Their Back and Biceps

Former 212 Olympia champion (2021) Derek Lunsford switched to competing in the Men's Open last year and barely missed a beat. The superstar bodybuilder took home a runner-up finish at the 2022 Olympia, ... Continue Reading

Ronnie Coleman Black and White Posing

Legendary Ronnie Coleman Explains the Four Bodybuilding Poses That Built His Career

Ronnie Coleman pieced together an exemplary bodybuilding career on the strength of a massive physique and impeccable commitment to his training. In the process, he also developed a few "signature" moves ... Continue Reading

Ronnie Coleman standing outdoors with reflective look in 2022

Ronnie Coleman Believes Stem Cell Treatment Saved His Health

There's no question Ronnie Coleman is one of the greatest bodybuilders in history. With eight consecutive Mr. Olympia victories to his name in the late 20th century and early 2000s (1998-2005), Coleman is ... Continue Reading

Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler January 2023 Training Session

Bodybuilding Legends Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler Get Together for a Training Session

At the start of this century, Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler were arguably the two most prominent names in bodybuilding. En route to his legendary run of eight consecutive Mr. Olympia victories (1998-2005), ... Continue Reading

Derek Lunsford Back Physique December 2022

Ronnie Coleman Believes Derek Lunsford is Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay’s Top Challenger at the 2022 Mr. Olympia

At the 2022 Mr. Olympia, reigning two-time champion Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay will be a heavy favorite to finish a "three-peat" in taking home his third straight title. However, with a mark like that ... Continue Reading

Powerlifter Larry Wheels squatting with a safety bar in front of legendary bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman.

8-Time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman Takes Larry Wheels Through a Grueling Leg Workout

Few people in the early 2000s were more known in the fitness industry than Ronnie Coleman, an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner who is considered one of the strongest bodybuilders ever. So it makes sense that ... Continue Reading

Bodybuilding 'Big Ramy' Mamdouh Elssbiay flexing arms

Bodybuilding Icon Lee Haney Compares Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay to Ronnie Coleman at Peak of His Powers

Two-time reigning Mr. Olympia Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay isn't light on praise these days. With all eyes on the Egyptian athlete seeking a three-peat of titles at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, he's rapidly ... Continue Reading

Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssbiay posing on stage

Ronnie Coleman Breaks Down 2022 Mr. Olympia Contenders, Predicts “Big Ramy” Win

Ronnie Coleman might be retired from competitive bodybuilding, but that doesn't mean he doesn't keep a close eye on the current state of the sport. With the 2022 Mr. Olympia on the horizon, the eight-time ... Continue Reading

Big Ramy posing, physique, September 2022

Bodybuilding Legend Ronnie Coleman Thinks “Big Ramy” WilI Continue Reign as Mr. Olympia

Ronnie Coleman is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. As the former winner of eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles, the living legend knows something about being an inspiration and what it means ... Continue Reading

Ronnie Coleman calf-raises June 2022

Legendary Bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman Powers Through Calf Raises for Reps, Continues to Inspire

Many consider Ronnie Coleman to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. Unfortunately, the 58-year-old Coleman has fallen on hard times of late. The legendary strength sports athlete has ... Continue Reading

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