Ronnie Coleman

Ronald Dean Coleman aka ‘Ronnie' Coleman is one name that the fraternity of body builders can't afford to miss. He one of those rare achievers whose accolades spell limitless hard work, toil and passion unbound. Born on May 13th, 1964 in Bastrop , Louisiana , Ronnie graduated Cum Laude from Grambling State University with a degree in accounts. During graduation, he also played football with the GSU Tigers under the well-known coach Eddie Robinson and later went on to become a police officer.

His adoration and passion for the sport has made Coleman one of the most sought –after body builders in the history of body building. A proof of this is a fact that we won the Mr. Olympia title for eight times straight. Apart from this, he also has to his credit the honor of winning maximum contests (26) as an IFBB professional other than his Mr. Olympia titles. He made his debut by winning the Mr. Texas (heavy weight & overall) title . There after started his inexhaustible era of making his presence felt at various body building contests. In 1991, he won the World Amateur Championships (heavy weight0 followed by Mr. Universe contest in the same year. The years 1995 and 1996 saw him winning the Canada Pro Cup.

Ronnie's list of accolades will be incomplete without mentioning his Grand Prix winning titles from various countries such as Russia , Finland , Germany , England , New Zealand , and Holland . Other prestigious titles won by him include Night of Champions (1998), World Pro Championships (2000) and Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic (2001). Besides, his winning the Mr. Olympia title from 1998 to 2005 without a year's pause is an achievement generations will keep looking up to in times to come.

Coleman is an ardent supporter of the Inner City Games, co-founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1991. He finally announced his retirement in 2007 when he placed fourth in the contest. In 2006, he stood second to Jay Cutler whom he thought he would defeat in order to break his eight-time Mr. Oympia winning record which he shares with Lee Haney.

For all those who look up to this dynamic body builder as an inspiration, can avail his videos which feature Coleman preparing for his various contests. Some of these include

The Unbelievable, The Cost of Redemption, On The Road, Relentless and Invincible. Some of these videos show Ronnie doing some rare feats such 2*805 lb dead lift, 12*200lb dumbbell flat bench press and 5*585 front squat.

Hence in order to know what does it take to actually become a Ronnie Coleman, you'll have to yourself step in the waters, not to mention the passion and hunger one needs to have to be nothing but the best!