Ronnie Coleman - Still grinding away.

[The Scott]

They were kings at what they did. Nobody last forever.

I think you meant "KANGZ".  'n' sheit.

[Pet shop boys]

It's all he knows, he doesn't know what to do with himself without the gym, his whole identity is based on muscle, it's given him everything he's achieved in life for the most part, so I see why he's still in there. In some aspects its really sad, but his positive attitude is commendable, cant deny that, he looks happy to be training.

It would've been less bizarre if he wasn't a man of Faith " and didn't have kids


WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Meta-physical]

if it makes him happy...more power to him. saw him not too long ago at the gas station on stilts...he was very polite

Coleman: Hi, Mobil! Yeeeaah buddy! Mind holding the door fo' me? Reaching da top shelf ain't nuthin but a peanut wit deez muhfuckas!

woah...woooaahh...woooaa aaaahhh! (Bottles smash, people scream, ambulance sirens sound.)

[Mobil]

Coleman: Hi, Mobil! Yeeeaah buddy! Mind holding the door fo' me? Reaching da top shelf ain't nuthin but a peanut wit deez muhfuckas!

woah...woooaahh...woooaa aaaahhh! (Bottles smash, people scream, ambulance sirens sound.)

it didnt happen that way... i forgot what those things are called...i just said stilts...guess arm stilts or whatever they are called

[Go 4 It]

It would've been less bizarre if he wasn't a man of Faith " and didn't have kids


WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

This happens to many people when they retire, they spend 20-30 doing something every day, then they retire and don't know what to do with themselves, happened to my grandfather, but I'm sure for public figures/athletes it's even harder.

[Mobil]

This happens to many people when they retire, they spend 20-30 doing something every day, then they retire and don't know what to do with themselves, happened to my grandfather, but I'm sure for public figures/athletes it's even harder.

when my dad retired from work he told me he wished he didnt...hes so bored he drinks alot

[Dave D]

This happens to many people when they retire, they spend 20-30 doing something every day, then they retire and don't know what to do with themselves, happened to my grandfather, but I'm sure for public figures/athletes it's even harder.

Good point. Look at Titus and Kelly Ryan, they went nuts after they were done competing.

[Taffin]

it didnt happen that way... i forgot what those things are called...i just said stilts...guess arm stilts or whatever they are called

Poor Ronnie... 

[Mobil]

Poor Ronnie... 

figure 1 is correct minus the leg stilts

[Fortress]

If you haven't gotten it by now it ain't happening.

I’m still improving and growing stronger.

I’m not far from them now. In fact, with light support gear, I’ve already bested the bench and squat numbers.

HTH

[Fortress]

Excellent work bro.


What are you weighing in at?

Around 270/5.

[Go 4 It]

when my dad retired from work he told me he wished he didnt...hes so bored he drinks alot

Two of my best friends on the ship are guys in their mid 60's they could have retired a long time ago, but are enjoying life on the ship , being around young people keeps them feeling young, both work in our Excursions Department, so they basically sell tours and go on tours. I totally see their point of view, especially seeing what happened to my grandfather. I met another guy a few days back who is retired and just became an Uber driver just to get out of his house for a few hours a day, makes a lot of sense. I'm sure Ronnie is going through this kind of dilemma.

[Fortress]

Perhaps this is the root of your joint problems then, weightlifting is a young mans endevor.

A) No joint problems. When did I say I had any?

B) I’m not a weightlifter. Powerlifter. And there are many elite lifters in their 50s.

[illuminati]

Forty eight, began at 15, working on a 650-pound raw squat and mid-400s bench and 700-plus dead. Drug free.

No weakness here, chump.

Very good going
Long may you keep big & strong

[Fortress]

Very good going
Long may you keep big & strong

Thank you, brother!

[Disgusted]

I didn't see he has pec tears too 

No I think that's just how his pecs are shaped.

[TheShape.]

A) No joint problems. When did I say I had any?

B) I’m not a weightlifter. Powerlifter. And there are many elite lifters in their 50s.

So why is a power lifter with no joint problems lecturing bodybuilders on preacher curls because it will wreck their joints? 

[Fortress]

So why is a power lifter with no joint problems lecturing bodybuilders on preacher curls because it will wreck their joints? 

Is this real life?

I’ve been a weight trainer, competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter for over 30 years. Interviewed hundreds of top level guys in all muscle and strength sports. In fact, I was one of the first to pen a feature on Coleman for a major publication (MuscleMag).

I’m not lecturing anyone. Ronnie’s not in this thread.

I’m merely saying for a guy with serious health woes relating to his lifting, it’d be better for him to choose his exercises with more discrimination. That some are more harmful to joint health than others isn’t a matter of opinion.

Why do I even bother. Guys like you aren’t particularly intelligent or experienced, so I’m sure my efforts are a waste of my time.

[TheShape.]

Is this real life?

I’ve been a weight trainer, competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter for over 30 years. Interviewed hundreds of top level guys in all muscle and strength sports. In fact, I was one of the first to pen a feature on Coleman for a major publication (MuscleMag).

I’m not lecturing anyone. Ronnie’s not in this thread.

I’m merely saying for a guy with serious health woes relating to his lifting, it’d be better for him to choose his exercises with more discrimination. That some are more harmful to joint health than others isn’t a matter of opinion.

Why do I even bother. Guys like you aren’t particularly intelligent or experienced, so I’m sure my efforts are a waste of my time.

You didn't need to type an essay permabulker..geez. Anyone with working eyes can tell Ronnie should lift differently.

[WalterWhite]

You didn't need to type an essay permabulker..geez. Anyone with working eyes can tell Ronnie should lift differently.

If he had made those changes right when he retired he would be in far better shape now.  Or after the hips were done..or after the cervical spine surgery..or first lumbar spine etc. Man I've lost track of all the surgeries.

[Zillotch]

looking at the construct of our body, I'm of the opinion that there is no way to lift real heavy and maintain normal function thru advanced age.... while using moderate/light weight is super beneficial.

life is short, tho... so whatever.

[oldschoolfan]

If he had made those changes right when he retired he would be in far better shape now.  Or after the hips were done..or after the cervical spine surgery..or first lumbar spine etc. Man I've lost track of all the surgeries.

mr white , sort just like ronnie lost track of all the kids he made, the idiot never figured out you should have a condom on

[WalterWhite]

mr white , sort just like ronnie lost track of all the kids he made, the idiot never figured out you should have a condom on

As long as he pays for them its all good.

[TheShape.]

If he had made those changes right when he retired he would be in far better shape now.  Or after the hips were done..or after the cervical spine surgery..or first lumbar spine etc. Man I've lost track of all the surgeries.

https://m.imgur.com/rUzSr7b

[Fortress]

https://m.imgur.com/rUzSr7b

I feel very sorry for him.