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Ronnie Coleman was never the type to relax after winning—he became even more dangerous.
After reaching the top, instead of slowing down, Ronnie pushed himself harder than ever. He knew people were coming after his title, trying to change the game and knock him off his throne. But that pressure didn’t break him—it fueled him.
He walked into the gym with a mindset of war. Every workout was a battle, and he refused to let anyone take what he had earned. While others trained hard, Ronnie trained on another level. He did things most bodybuilders wouldn’t even attempt—800-pound squats, 800-pound deadlifts, massive 2300-pound leg presses, and bench pressing 500 pounds for reps.
For Ronnie, it wasn’t just about lifting weights. It was about proving a point. He wasn’t just defending his title—he was making sure no one could come close to taking it. Coleman was never the type to relax after winning—he became even more dangerous.
After reaching the top, instead of slowing down, Ronnie pushed himself harder than ever. He knew people were coming after his title, trying to change the game and knock him off his throne. But that pressure didn’t break him—it fueled him.
He walked into the gym with a mindset of war. Every workout was a battle, and he refused to let anyone take what he had earned. While others trained hard, Ronnie trained on another level. He did things most bodybuilders wouldn’t even attempt—800-pound squats, 800-pound deadlifts, massive 2300-pound leg presses, and bench pressing 500 pounds for reps.
For Ronnie, it wasn’t just about lifting weights. It was about proving a point. He wasn’t just defending his title—he was making sure no one could come close to taking it.

Shawn Ray Says Sam Sulek Is Not Built for Classic Physique

Shawn Ray: “There would be a cap on that. For example, he wouldn’t win the national title. Mind you, he was fast-tracked right into the pro ranks. If that were the Nationals or the USA Championships, he would have never gotten his pro card, meaning he would have never been in the Arnold Classic.

But I don’t really think Sam has to go much further in bodybuilding on stage. I think he needs to continue opening doors for bodybuilders who are not trying to be Mr. Olympia, because there’s really nowhere for this guy to go. He needs some more reality checks.

He’s been fast-tracked into the pros, but it could take him another five years to fully fill out. He’s a tall guy, not short, and he’s a long way from being a Nationals or USA-level type bodybuilder. When he got his pro card, I consider it the back door at the Arnold Classic, because there really wasn’t much depth when he got that pro card.

But the reality is that he now knows he’s out of his depth, and if he continues doing this, he’ll likely get the same results at the pro level. So there’s really nowhere to go from there.

He may need to reinvent himself—maybe try bodybuilding, change the trunks, and see how that works. Maybe put on a little more weight. But right now, he just doesn’t have the physique that reflects an amateur who should be getting a pro card as a bodybuilder.

It would really be an experiment for him to switch to bodybuilding. But in the Classic Physique pro division, you should expect more of the same results.”

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Lee Priest: Joseph is always going to be compared to his father, and you know—you’re never going to be Arnold. There’s only one Arnold, just like there’s only one Ronnie. To everybody else, he’s into real estate, and that’s his main thing. I don’t think he’s going to make a career out of bodybuilding—I think he’s just doing it for fun. And honestly, having a goal like picking a contest makes you more focused. I think when you have a goal to aim for, it really drives you.

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Ronnie Coleman also competed naturally

Ronnie Coleman revealed that his legendary size wasn’t just built in the gym—it was built in the kitchen. While many assumed it was all about extreme measures, he pointed to something far more demanding: eating.

Ronnie Coleman admitted he once believed five meals a day were enough. But when Chad Nichols pushed him to eat six meals daily, he resisted at first. The idea seemed impossible. Still, the message was clear—if he wanted to be the best and gain serious muscle, he had to eat more.

So he did exactly that. Ronnie Coleman began waking up in the middle of the night just to eat, making sure he hit six meals and around 600 grams of protein every single day. It wasn’t easy—in fact, he described it as the hardest thing he had ever done. For months, he struggled to keep up with the sheer amount of food, forcing down chicken, turkey, and steak.

But once his body adapted, everything changed. The results followed, and the consistency paid off. Ronnie Coleman’s story shows that greatness isn’t just about lifting heavy—it’s about doing the hard, uncomfortable work behind the scenes, day after day.

Rest in peace. Pa O’Dwyer, five-time Ireland’s Strongest Man winner and U.K.’s Strongest Man 2018 champion, has passed away at 40.

Chris Bumstead is keeping things real with his fans. He openly talked about his hormone levels, health checks, and the reality of long-term testosterone use.

Even though it’s not ideal, he manages it carefully and keeps everything within a healthy range. Regular blood work helps him stay on track and improve his overall health.

His advice is simple: getting your blood work done is easy today—and it’s one of the best things you can do for your health.