Ronnie Coleman

For the American football player, see Ronnie Coleman (American football).
Ronnie Coleman
— Bodybuilder —

Coleman in 2009.
Personal info
Born May 13, 1964
Bastrop, Louisiana, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight Contest: 300 pounds (140 kg)
Off season: 340 pounds (150 kg)
Professional career
Pro-debut 1992 IFBB World Amateur Championships,
Best win IFBB Mr. Olympia 1998–2005,
Predecessor Dorian Yates
Successor Jay Cutler
Active Since 1990
Coleman talking about his Mr. Olympia journey in 2009.

Ronnie Dean Coleman (born May 13, 1964) is an American professional bodybuilder who holds eight straight wins as Mr. Olympia and widely regarded as the greatest bodybuilder of all time,[1][2][3] a record career total that he shares with Lee Haney.[4] Alongside his eight Mr. Olympia wins as a professional bodybuilder, he holds the record for most wins as an IFBB professional with 26. He broke the record previously (held by Vince Taylor at 22 wins) on November 5, 2004.

Biography

Coleman in 2009.

Coleman was born in Bastrop, Louisiana. He graduated cum laude from Grambling State University (GSU) in 1986 with a BSc in accounting.[5] While at university, he played football as a middle linebacker with the GSU Tigers under coach Eddie Robinson. After graduation, he became a police officer in Arlington, Texas, where he served as an officer from 1989 to 2000 and a reserve officer until 2003.[6]

Coleman's fellow officer Gustavo Arlotta suggested he attend the Metroflex gym, owned by amateur bodybuilder Brian Dobson. Dobson offered Coleman a free lifetime membership if he allowed Dobson to train him for the upcoming Mr. Texas bodybuilding competition that year.[7] After training for Mr. Texas, Coleman won first place in both the heavyweight and overall categories. He also defeated Dobson himself. Coleman won his first competition as a professional, the Canada Pro Cup, in 1995. The following year, he won the contest again, followed by a first place win in the 1997 Russian Grand Prix.

Coleman's success as a professional bodybuilder has led to many product endorsements and other opportunities in his career. He has visited places such as Brazil, China, and Australia.[8] He also makes many guest appearances at gym openings all around the U.S. He has made three training videos: The Unbelievable,[9] The Cost of Redemption,[10] and On the Road.[11] In these videos, he gives tips for more experienced weightlifters, while warning against overexertion and improper form.

When training, Coleman prefers to use free weights rather than machines in order to maximize his flexibility and range of motion. He lifts weights four days per week, having cut down due to touring and competing at fewer events. He supports the Inner City Games, an organization co-founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1991. He was the recipient of the 2001 Admiral in the Texas Navy Certificate Award from Texas Governor Rick Perry for outstanding achievements in bodybuilding and for the promotion of physical fitness.[12]

On June 30, 2009, on MuscleSport Radio, Coleman stated that he would compete in the 2010 Mr. Olympia competition.[13] He also indicated that he would not participate in the 2009 Mr. Olympia competition due to a lack of preparation time. However, he did not compete in the 2010 Mr. Olympia.[14] In 2011, he launched Ronnie Coleman Nutrition, a company that provides sports nutrition and wellness products for bodybuilders and other athletes.[15]

Personal life

Coleman is a Christian.[16][17] In December 2011, he underwent spinal surgery, from which he made a rapid and full recovery.[18][19]

Physical Stats

Personal records

Ronnie is also known for his 2,400 Lbs Leg Press x 8 Reps, 585 Lbs Front Squat x 6 Reps, 735 Lbs Barbell Shrug x 10 Reps, 250 Lbs Dumbbell Shrug x 15 Reps, 500 Lbs Barbell Row x 8 Reps, 540 Lbs T-bar Row x 8 Reps and 225 Lbs Barbell Curl, 180 Lbs Triceps Extension, 250 Lbs + 45 Lbs Lat Pull Down, 250 Lbs + 90 Lbs Low cable Row among many Super Heavy Workouts.

Filmography

Bodybuilding titles

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/interview-ronnie-coleman.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/greatest-olympia-winner-of-all-time.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.allmaxnutrition.com/post-articles/news/mr-olympia-part-3-the-greatest-olympians-of-all-time/
  4. ↑ Krasniewicz, Louise; Blitz, Michael. Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Biography. Greenwood Press. p. 29. ISBN 0-313-33810-8.
  5. ↑ Ronnie Coleman Stars of Bodybuilding
  6. ↑ Campbell, Elizabeth (April 10, 2012). "Appeals court rules Arlington sperm donor doesn't owe child support". star-telegram.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  7. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7L3KwUDjpQ
  8. ↑ Donnelly, Allan (September 19, 2008). "FLEXONLINE INTERVIEW: RONNIE COLEMAN". flexonline.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  9. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B6KRC4
  10. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Ronnie-Coleman-The-Cost-Redemption/dp/B000B6KRCE
  11. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Ronnie-Coleman-On-Road/dp/B000E3LGJW
  12. ↑ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/5/prweb8462167.htm
  13. ↑ Pietaro, Joe (August 2, 2010). "MuscleSport Mag Exclusive: Ronnie Coleman Out of 2010 Mr. Olympia, But Has Not Officially Retired". musclesportmag.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  14. ↑ Muscletime (September 26, 2010). "2010 Mr. Olympia Results". muscletime.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  15. ↑ About|Ronnie Coleman Nutrition|http://www.ronniecolemannutrition.com/index.php?route=information/about
  16. ↑ Robson, David (July 20, 2005). "An Interview With Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman". bodybuilding.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  17. ↑ Ronnie talks the talk – Hard Times. Findarticles.com. Retrieved on 2011-10-31.
  18. ↑ "Ronnie Coleman is in the hospital!- update news!". forbodybuilders.net. December 30, 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  19. ↑ Pietaro, Joe (January 8, 2012). "Ronnie Coleman Recovering From Spinal Surgery". musclesportmag.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.

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Preceded by
Dorian Yates		 Mr. Olympia
1998–2005 		Succeeded by
Jay Cutler