Author Topic: What went wrong for Ronnie Coleman for him to look so bad at the 2007 Mr Olympia (Read 2946 times)

Remo Williams · « **on:** November 12, 2007, 06:46:40 AM »

Obviously he didnt aim to look the way he did, but why.. what went wrong with his prep.

I know he didnt take time off, maybe that was the case.

V Man · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2007, 07:35:30 AM »

The years of GH have taken their toll on his physique IMO. He'll never be able to look like he did from 98-2002 again. Plus the muscle tears he's had really throw off his symmetry.

Man of Steel · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2007, 07:38:12 AM »

injury and age

Mars · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2007, 07:38:56 AM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8HsEbb-9sA

YoungBlood · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2007, 07:40:52 AM »

I'm guessing part injury, part burnout (mentally and physically) and probably the biggest reason is that he's got to take more and more shit and the vicious cycle (pun not intended) continues, each time degrading his physique on stage.

Charlys69 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2007, 07:46:11 AM »

43 old Ronnie Coleman guestposing yesterday in Erlangen/Germany.....and the crowd loved him and gave him the respect he deserved for his great carreer.

Trev · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2007, 07:49:13 AM »

Quote from: Charlys69 on November 12, 2007, 07:46:11 AM

43 old Ronnie Coleman guestposing yesterday in Erlangen/Germany.....and the crowd loved him and gave him the respect he deserved for his great carreer.

His legs look better here than at the Olympia!!

mass243 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2007, 07:57:26 AM »

Looking not bad at all to me... Taking ASC over easily if that is what he is going to

triple_pickle · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2007, 08:17:47 AM »

wtf happened to his calves???

nukkaready · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2007, 08:23:03 AM »

Quote from: mass243 on November 12, 2007, 07:57:26 AM

Looking not bad at all to me... Taking ASC over easily if that is what he is going to

sure. idiot

mass243 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2007, 08:23:21 AM »

Quote from: triple_pickle on November 12, 2007, 08:17:47 AM

wtf happened to his calves???

Same shit -bro- that happened to yours. They never did exist.

mass243 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2007, 08:24:02 AM »

Quote from: nukkaready on November 12, 2007, 08:23:03 AM

sure. idiot

mass243 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 12, 2007, 08:30:55 AM »

Quote from: nukkaready on November 12, 2007, 08:23:03 AM

sure. idiot

You calling somebody idiot when you believe that one 'cutler-hair-wannabe, no arms' floW could win ASC

$:-\$

(Notice how I'm not even mentioning dudes name...because I don't remember that correctly and couldn't care less.)

I just assume you are dudes fan because you are that kind of moron.

(Notice again how I'm not even mentioning dudes name...because I don't remember that correctly and couldn't care less.)

Matt C · « **Reply #13 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:04:36 AM »

I think Ronnie could win the ASC.

mass243 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:07:46 AM »

Quote from: Matt C on November 12, 2007, 09:04:36 AM

I think Ronnie could win the ASC.

And not only win but destroy other competitors.

Trev · « **Reply #15 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:15:48 AM »

Quote from: Matt C on November 12, 2007, 09:04:36 AM

I think Ronnie could win the ASC.

Naah, Don't think so - I think the judges will always place him low now sadly regardless .... Politics

dearth · « **Reply #16 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:22:34 AM »

Quote from: Trev on November 12, 2007, 09:15:48 AM

Naah, Don't think so - I think the judges will always place him low now sadly regardless .... Politics

you're right about the politics, thats why an awful looking ronnie received an olympia gift with 4th place.

England_1 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:31:36 AM »

There's no way Ronnie will ever win another top pro show, no way. Dude should have retired after 2005.

His left lat is detached from it's origin at the thoracolumbar fascia, there is no way he can ever train properly with this type of injury. Not to mention the nerve compression or damage as well. Best thing for Coleman to do now is focus on his health.

jetcity · « **Reply #18 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:33:48 AM »

i sometimes wonder if lee haney had something to do with it... maybe lee haney didn't want him to break his record so he put a stop to it using his connections with weider?

Matt C · « **Reply #19 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:36:02 AM »

Quote from: mass243 on November 12, 2007, 09:07:46 AM

And not only win but destroy other competitors.

Depends who is competing! I do think he can win fairly. If he came in in his 2006 Olympia form I think he would take it easily.

Trev · « **Reply #20 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:38:08 AM »

Quote from: jetcity on November 12, 2007, 09:33:48 AM

i sometimes wonder if lee haney had something to do with it... maybe lee haney didn't want him to break his record so he put a stop to it using his connections with weider?

Everyone in the sport says Haney is an absolute gentleman and example to all so no, don't think so. Ronnie just ran out of steam - 8 years at the top of the sport as it is now will take some beating. You can only abuse your body for so long!!

jetcity · « **Reply #21 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:41:27 AM »

Quote from: Trev on November 12, 2007, 09:38:08 AM

Everyone in the sport says Haney is an absolute gentleman and example to all so no, don't think so. Ronnie just ran out of steam - 8 years at the top of the sport as it is now will take some beating. You can only abuse your body for so long!!

if i put myself in lee haneys shoes, i would of had sleepless nights losing my world record... know what i mean? being a gentleman has nothing to do with it imo.. i think he shoulda won the 06 olympia..

mass243 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 12, 2007, 09:51:23 AM »

Quote from: Matt C on November 12, 2007, 09:36:02 AM

Depends who is competing! I do think he can win fairly. If he came in in his 2006 Olympia form I think he would take it easily.

If we assume Jay is not competing in ASC (which is pretty obvious) then only possible guy to challenge Ronnie would be Victor.
Of course it depends totally what kind of package Ronnie could present - but yeah him being in 2006 O conditioning that wouldn't be a competition.

Matt C · « **Reply #23 on:** November 12, 2007, 11:02:51 AM »

Quote from: mass243 on November 12, 2007, 09:51:23 AM

If we assume Jay is not competing in ASC (which is pretty obvious) then only possible guy to challenge Ronnie would be Victor.
Of course it depends totally what kind of package Ronnie could present - but yeah him being in 2006 O conditioning that wouldn't be a competition.

I agree. Victor is the only real threat in my opinion.

Remo Williams · « **Reply #24 on:** November 12, 2007, 01:05:03 PM »

Ronnie plans to compete at the 2009 ASC.

See it for yourself....

http://www.flexonline.com/ronnie_returns_coleman_arnold_classic/news/263