w8pedia:Men:Ronnie Coleman

Ronald Coleman (born May 13, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana, USA) is an American bodybuilder and an eight-time Mr. Olympia - beating Arnold Schwarzenegger and equalling the record of Lee Haney. He is known mainly as "Ronnie Coleman", and is regarded as the current leading jockey of the sport, and has won the Mr. Olympia contest every year from 1998 to 2005. He used to work as a police officer in Texas, but recently he has given up the job to focus on bodybuilding full time.

He is well-known for his humorous sayings like, "Aint nuttin' but a peanut" and has been widely-applauded for his sense of humor and affection toward his fans. He is also known for his work ethic and intense dedication to the sport of bodybuilding. He is one of the strongest bodybuilders on the professional circuit, being able to deadlift over 800 lb (363 kg) and squat nearly 900 lb (408 kg). These poundages are unofficial and are disputed.

He regularly trains at the famed Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas

Training Videos

• The Unbeliveable features Coleman's day-to-day activities in preparation for the 2000 Mr. Olympia competition. This video also includes some impressive lifts just over five weeks before the competition, where Coleman is in a weakened state due to losing excess weight.
• The Cost of Redemption features Ronnie's 800 lb (363 kg) squats, 2250 lb (1021 kg) leg press, 495 lb (225 kg) bench press and 75 lb (34 kg) arm curls.

Current Stats

Height: 5'11" (180 cm) | [Reportedly only 5'9" (175 cm)]
Weight: 285-295 lb (contest) | 320 lb (off-season)
Biceps: 22" (58 cm)
Chest: 60" (152 cm)
Thighs: 36" (91 cm)

Bodybuilding titles

• 1990 Mr. Texas (Heavyweight & Overall)
• 1991 IFBB World Amateur Championships (Heavyweight)
• 1997 IFBB Grand Prix Russia
• 1998 Mr. Olympia
• 1999 Mr. Olympia
• 1999 Joe Weider's Pro World
• 1999 IFBB Grand Prix England
• 2000 Mr. Olympia
• 2000 IFBB Grand Prix England
• 2000 Joe Weider's Pro World
• 2001 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
• 2001 Mr. Olympia
• 2001 New Zealand Grand Prix
• 2002 Mr. Olympia
• 2002 Grand Prix Holland
• 2003 Mr. Olympia
• 2003 Russian Grand Prix
• 2004 Mr. Olympia
• 2005 Mr. Olympia

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