Ronnie Coleman he is one of the most successful bodybuilders on the planet, although he has been enjoying retirement in his later years. In a recent video shared on Instagram, Coleman faces adversity head-on with a demanding calf raise routine.
During his dominant reign as a male open bodybuilder, Coleman stunned the world with his shredded muscularity and massive proportions. He captured the Mr. Olympia title a total of eight times, a feat that has only been replicated by legend. lee haney. Coleman applied his ‘Yes buddy’ attitude to all aspects of life, but especially in the weight room. “The King” is praised for throwing an incredibly heavy weight and proved his methods to be tremendously effective, courtesy of the long list of accolades he garnered while he was actively competing.
During his illustrious career, Coleman was subjected to several surgeries, a fairly common occurrence in a sport as cutthroat as bodybuilding. However, the legend found himself unable to walk without assistance after all the operations. In 2019, he revealed that his the back was operated on more than ten times and explained that he now needs to use a wheelchair to get around. In spite of the fights has dealt with, the 58-year-old is still kicking and showed off a calf raise exercise, proving he still has what it takes to do what he loves.
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In a recent Instagram post, Coleman practiced calf raises at the Original MetroFlex Gym in Arlington, Texas, even though his feet were ‘totally numb’.
“Doing my best to do calf raises with both feet totally numb. Sometimes it’s not about how hard you try to do something, but how much you want to do something.
Thanks to my friends at Frontline Alternatives for helping me keep my liver, kidney and heart levels on point. #yeahbuddy” Ronnie Coleman wrote.
Ronnie Coleman says he never skips the leg day and keep training legs twice a week every week:
I may have a little problem with my mobility, but I still train legs twice a week every week. I miss doing squats more than any exercise I’ve ever done. But at least I still have some strength left in my legs.
Although he no longer competes professionally, Coleman’s name carries a lot of weight in the sport. Recently, a staggering number of bodybuilders have been dying, and some at a young age. Before 2021 could end, the former Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhodes He passed away at the age of 46. Also, george peterson he also died of heart complications and was pronounced dead in his hotel room days before competing in the 2021 Mr. Olympia.
In 2022, fans continued the grieving process, which worsened after the 29-year-old Bostin Loyd was found dead. However, it was the late demise of Cedric Mc Millan that prompted Coleman to speak about the alarming concern.
According to Coleman, ‘this sport is not worth dying for‘ and believes that PEDs are certainly a factor when it comes to the death of bodybuilders. In fact, Coleman recounted a frightening experience with diuretics in 2001, recalling a near-death scare caused in part by dehydration.
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Despite his inhibited ability to walk, Coleman still has a long way to go, especially when it comes to bringing knowledge to the next generation of bodybuilders. Coleman’s legacy is intact, but he still finds time to inspire others in the sport by picking up the pace in every training session.
