Ronnie Coleman: Road to another Hip Surgery Volume 4

[NelsonMuntz]

If the docs changed the tips after they draw the med, would be so much better.

Like taking a shot of gear, my shoulder made me feel like I should hit the gym, the fever the last 12 plus hours said otherwise

[DroppingPlates]

More like his hips, elbows, knees, back, neck, shoulders and maybe even his fingers and toes all hurt like hell.

Like a wounded knight who can't stop battling. Lifting weights keeps him mentally in the game of life...

[The Scott]

Like a wounded knight who can't stop battling. Lifting weights keeps him mentally in the game of life...

I'm not so sure that the word "mentally" can be used in the same sentence as "Ronnie Coleman".  Unless of course, you add in the word "challenged".

[NelsonMuntz]

Why should someone stop doing what they love and what makes them happy? Life isn't all about just health and safety unless you want to live a boring passion-free life. I never get those people who spend a ton of dough risking their lives and putting themselves through hell just to climb a mountain. A person I know who is into climbing and hiking said he does it because he loves it. It makes him feel alive. I get that. I realize it's the same as when people tell me I should give up Jiu-Jitsu because I'm so old and injury prone. But that's what I like to do. The price paid is worth it to me. Just like those mountain climbers and has been bodybuilders.

 

Same here.

Last week a good friend of mine and I were talking about extra curricular activities and I brought up how through my whole life that the people who questioned why I like working out were the same who had no problems themselves spending up to 3-5 times more hours a week doing what they enjoy like for example golf, watching/playing sports, playing/listening to music, art, knitting, drinking and posting on getbig etc.

In the end it's really none of our business what people like to do, especially if they are not directly affecting anyone else in a negative way

[SF1900]

Same here.

Last week a good friend of mine and I were talking about extra curricular activities and I brought up how through my whole life that the people who questioned why I like working out were the same who had no problems themselves spending up to 3-5 times more hours a week doing what they enjoy like for example golf, watching/playing sports, playing/listening to music, art, knitting, drinking and posting on getbig etc.

In the end it's really none of our business what people like to do, especially if they are not directly affecting anyone else in a negative way

Well, that's the problem with social media. If its on social media, and people comment on it, so be it. Of course Ronnie can choose whatever activity he wants to partake in. But no one is allowed to bitch and moan if they put something on social media and are taken to task.

As Ronnie Coleman would say, "Everybody wannna have a platform to speak, but don't nobody wanna  be criticized."

[DroppingPlates]

I'm not so sure that the word "mentally" can be used in the same sentence as "Ronnie Coleman".  Unless of course, you add in the word "challenged".

Most hard core Christians aren't the most stable ones, but this is always better than drinking/recreational drugs...

[The Scott]

Most hard core Christians aren't the most stable ones, but this is always better than drinking/recreational drugs...

His faith is as farcical as his reliance upon snake oil supplements.   As I said before, he's a one trick phony.  I despise him for what he is.

[Mr Anabolic]

Yup.  To listen to him is to know he's an ignorant one trick phony.  

Not really a "phony" because the guy still had to work hard for his physique.  The high amounts of drugs made him feel like superman, but those days are over, he really needs to accept that.  He destroyed his body by lifting heavy, yet he's still trying to lift heavy... dude is a moron.  His IQ is probably around 80... no joke.

[devilsmile]

Like a wounded knight who can't stop battling. Lifting weights keeps him mentally in the game of life...

Aren't we all like that one way or another. Athletes, sportsmen, fitness enthusiasts etc..... the most addictive, psychopathic, obsessive-compulsive people on earth.

[Azure]

Well, that's the problem with social media. If its on social media, and people comment on it, so be it. Of course Ronnie can choose whatever activity he wants to partake in. But no one is allowed to bitch and moan if they put something on social media and are taken to task.

As Ronnie Coleman would say, "Everybody wannna have a platform to speak, but don't nobody wanna  be criticized."

Quote of the day. He's the one putting it out there and telling us he's going to get his gains back. For what? He looks amazing! The man is over 50 years old and looks amazing despite the surgeries. I don't know many 50 year olds walking around like Ronnie.

I've seen this happen a lot. People get defined by this stuff and they can't let it go. They continue on with the body dysmorphia issues instead of pouring their energy into the rest of their lives like relationships and so on. You have to have more going on than just this physical stuff because everyone will get old.

what made him great is what will make him be in a wheelchair in the next ten years. He's awesome and amazing period. He doesn't need to break himself down to the point where he can't do anything

[oldgolds]

Who says steroids aren't addictive?

[DroppingPlates]

Well, that's the problem with social media. If its on social media, and people comment on it, so be it. Of course Ronnie can choose whatever activity he wants to partake in. But no one is allowed to bitch and moan if they put something on social media and are taken to task.

As Ronnie Coleman would say, "Everybody wannna have a platform to speak, but don't nobody wanna  be criticized."

Take notes, Phil

[oldtimer1]

Sadly he will not stop until he cannot move at all and is a wheelchair which is a shame because He has little kids at home.  There is no need for this.  He has nothing left to prove.

He does haven nothing left to prove. Strongest bodybuilder ever. Check. Most Olympias check.  His body has been wrecked for the sport. Time to go out to stud. Lift a more moderately and let the warrior mentality go.  The goal should be health instead of big weights.

[Nether Animal]

Better to burn out than to fade away... 

[falco]

I admire his drive, but he is being plain dumb.
He should train but with very, very light weights. This will not end well.

[Parker]

Quote of the day. He's the one putting it out there and telling us he's going to get his gains back. For what? He looks amazing! The man is over 50 years old and looks amazing despite the surgeries. I don't know many 50 year olds walking around like Ronnie.

I've seen this happen a lot. People get defined by this stuff and they can't let it go. They continue on with the body dysmorphia issues instead of pouring their energy into the rest of their lives like relationships and so on. You have to have more going on than just this physical stuff because everyone will get old.

what made him great is what will make him be in a wheelchair in the next ten years. He's awesome and amazing period. He doesn't need to break himself down to the point where he can't do anything

He sat right there in a roundtable discussion with Shawn Ray and Flex Wheeler and when Shawn said, "What made Ronnie, broke Ronnie", Ronnie agreed. So, he knows, he just can't let it go. That defines him. And it's sad. To see him just deteriorate like this. Well, his obsession has lead him down this road, and it's a sad one.

[devilsmile]

I admire his drive, but he is being plain dumb.
He should train but with very, very light weights. This will not end well.

LOL he should start chalistenics, fuck the weights at this point

[The Abdominal Snoman]

Yes the atmosphere is awesome, but it's things like that which make me glad my shoulder hurts like hell from a tetanus shot yesterday

Take the Ronnie Coleman name out of the equation and I don't think I'd want to work out in a place where people are yelling and screaming while doing bentover 135 barbell rows or people who make noises doing one arm preacher curls...Probably a lot of yelling while guys warm up with 135 on the bench...

[Parker]

Take the Ronnie Coleman name out of the equation and I don't think I'd want to work out in a place where people are yelling and screaming while doing bentover 135 barbell curls or people who make noises doing one arm preacher curls...Probably a lot of yelling while guys warm up with 135 on the bench...

Dorian Yates' gym was the same way. I remember reading an article years ago of someone going into Diamond gym and wondering if they were going to need a tetanus shot. And also the hardcore nature of the atmosphere.

It seems that the most well known or best Mr. Os come from those hardcore places.

[DroppingPlates]

LOL he should start chalistenics, fuck the weights at this point

'calisthenics'
I believe that's too risky as well, since his core is fucked. He should work with someone like Charles Glass for a while.

[Azure]

Take the Ronnie Coleman name out of the equation and I don't think I'd want to work out in a place where people are yelling and screaming while doing bentover 135 barbell curls or people who make noises doing one arm preacher curls...Probably a lot of yelling while guys warm up with 135 on the bench...

I agree. It's fine for videos but not so great when you're actually working out. There is a guy who chants, screams, and hollers at one of the gyms I go to. People do more laughing than getting fired up. There is also a female power lifter who shouts and bangs weights. People just kind of look.

[NelsonMuntz]

Take the Ronnie Coleman name out of the equation and I don't think I'd want to work out in a place where people are yelling and screaming while doing bentover 135 barbell curls or people who make noises doing one arm preacher curls...Probably a lot of yelling while guys warm up with 135 on the bench...

When you put it like that, it does take away the allure of it all.

I have seen guys in gyms yelling the "light weights", etc type of babble even recently and it's annoying as fuck

[The Scott]

When you put it like that, it does take away the allure of it all.

I have seen guys in gyms yelling the "light weights", etc type of babble even recently and it's annoying as fuck

About 30 years ago we had a guy that would have his girlfriend scream at him and slap him in the face prior to a set of whatever.

It was both stupid and hilarious. 

[devilsmile]

'calisthenics'
I believe that's too risky as well, since his core is fucked. He should work with someone like Charles Glass for a while.

I don't think that learning bw training is more harmful than doing bent over rows, tho

[DroppingPlates]

I don't think that learning bw training is more harmful than doing bent over rows, tho

Both things are taxing on the core, prob too much for him.
He should follow the advice from a physiotherapist. This would prob mean that his rows should be back assisted with moderate weight/strict form. However, I wonder if he's mentally able to adapt to this regimen.