Ronnie Coleman Quotes

I benched up to 500 pounds one day and decided that was enough because I knew the risk of a pec tear or a shoulder injury would be catastrophic to my bodybuilding career.

I was 160lbs when I started and I went up to 195lbs. There were no steroids. But it was hard work, dedication, hitting the gym. You kind of see it.

I've attained my mass basically by training hard and very, very heavy.

In 2010, I was ranked top 50 in the deadlift in three different weight classes, and I won my first natural bodybuilding competition.

I didn't train for powerlifting. I trained as a bodybuilder. I had to train to stress the muscle and not because of what was on the bar. I think my strategy was a good one because I have no aches, pains, or lingering injuries from training today. I feel great.

Every action has a consequence. It may be good for strengthening. And I have no doubt that lifting a lot of weights can get you stronger. I just don't know if lifting stronger weights can keep you healthy, or it can keep you doing your job better, especially for a pro athlete.

I stick to bread-and-butter bodybuilding. I hit my muscles from various angles, work on bringing up any weaknesses, and design workouts that are always challenging and helping me progress.

When younger, I was tall but very skinny. When I was 14, I grew and started gaining muscles. So I started doing sit-ups, abs work, press-ups, strengthening my core. I'd do 100-150 reps each day. I knew if my core was strong enough, I would get fewer muscle injuries.

You win the Mr. Olympia, you are the best in the world. There is no better than that. Some people will think back prior to the 1950s, where Mr. Universe was the top guy. They say, 'Are you Mr. Universe?' 'No, I'm Mr. Olympia, which is the best of all.'

I have really heavy muscle.

There is a physicality where I had to become a bit bigger to face bigger players.

I used to do too much weight training years ago. You probably wouldn't see it on me but I probably had a bit too much muscle.

I'm the most ripped guy on the grid, let's just say that.

I'm an example of someone that's got a big physique but doesn't touch any weights. I used to, but I realized when I used to touch weights I'd get a lot of soreness and mobility issues, so I'd get up and my shoulder would be hurting, not only the muscle but around the joint.

I own 170 and 155. These are my weight classes.

Largely in the beginning, I did a lot of extra work because I was lighter than all the other guys. I was at a massive disadvantage, so I had to put on weight. I started with eating. I had to really focus on my diet.

In order to pack on the most amount of muscle from your training, you need to train specifically for hypertrophy.

I think I train too hard.

When I was in NXT, I was able to compete in the IFBB professional bodybuilding industry, and I took so much pride in that.

I never thought I could win Mr. Olympia when I started my career in 2002.

Dropsets overload the muscle with shorter rest periods and increasing volume, which you need to grow.

My thing of not playing offensive tackle is the health issue. I don't want to be that big. That could end up not being good for your health.

I'm used to big boys. I train with big boys all the time.

I never have a problem with the weight cut. My number one enemy is injuries because I train so hard.

My life revolves around World's Strongest Man. I want to be the World's Strongest Man.