Ronnie Coleman biography, diet and schedule

8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman is one of the most successful bodybuilders ever. Here you can read his biography.

Ronnie Coleman Biography

Ronnie Coleman graduated cum laude from Grambling State University (GSU) in 1986 with a Bachelor's degree in accounting. During his time at Grambling State University, Ronnie Coleman played American football (as a middle linebacker) for the GSU Tigers. After graduating, Coleman became a police officer in Arlington, Texas. Ronnie Coleman's colleague, Gustavo Arlotta, suggested that he train at the MetroFlex gym. This gym was owned by Brian Dobson, an amateur bodybuilder. Dobson offered Ronnie a lifetime membership if he allowed Dobson to train him for the upcoming Mr. Texas Bodybuilding competition. During this competition, Ronnie Coleman won the heavyweight class as well as the overall class, defeating the man who had trained him, Brian Dobson. Coleman won his first professional competition at the Canada Pro Cup in 1995. The following year, he won the competition again, followed by a first-place finish in 1997 at the Russian Grand Prix. His greatest achievement is the 8 Mr. Olympia titles to his name, the highest prize in bodybuilding. This ties him with Lee Haney for the record (Arnold won the title "only" six times). As a professional bodybuilder, Ronnie has had many opportunities in his career. He travels the world and often makes guest appearances at the openings of new gyms and fitness centers. Nowadays, he promotes his own line of supplements and also mentors young bodybuilders who dream of achieving the same. He has released several training videos such as: Ronnie Coleman, "the Unbelievable" and "The Cost of Redemption". If you hear someone in the gym shouting "Yeah Buddy!" or "Lightweight", there's a good chance it's because of these DVDs.

Ronnie Coleman's Bodybuilding Career

1990 Mr. Texas (Heavyweight & Overall)
1991 World Amateur Championships (Heavyweight)
1995 Canada Pro Cup
1996 Canada Pro Cup
1997 Grand Prix Russia
1998 Night of Champions
1998 Toronto Pro Invitational
1998 Mr. Olympia
1998 Grand Prix Finland
1998 Grand Prix Germany
1999 Mr. Olympia
1999 World Pro Championships
1999 Grand Prix England
2000 Mr. Brody Langley
2000 Grand Prix England
2000 World Pro Championships
2000 Mr. Olympia
2001 Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic
2001 Mr. Olympia
2001 New Zealand Grand Prix
2002 Mr. Olympia
2002 Grand Prix Holland
2003 Mr. Olympia
2003 Grand Prix Russia
2004 Mr. Olympia
2004 Grand Prix England
2004 Grand Prix Holland
2004 Grand Prix Russia
2005 Mr. Olympia
2006 Grand Prix Austria – IFBB, 2nd
2006 Grand Prix Holland – IFBB, 2nd
2006 Grand Prix Romania – IFBB, 2nd
2006 Olympia – IFBB, 2nd
2007 Olympia – IFBB, 4th

Ronnie Coleman's Training Schedule

Monday

Back Deadlifts, 4 sets – 6-12 reps Barbell rows, 3 sets – 10-12 reps T-bar rows, 3 sets – 10 – 12 reps One-arm dumbbell rows, 3 sets 10-12 reps Biceps Barbell curls, 4 sets -12 reps Seated alternating dumbbell curls, 12 reps Preacher curls, 12 reps Cable curls, 12 reps Shoulders Military presses, 4 sets – 10-12 reps Seated dumbbell press, 4 sets – 12 reps (superset with) Front dumbbell press, 4 sets – 12 reps

Tuesday

Legs Squats, 5-6 sets – 2-12 reps Leg presses, 4 sets – 12 reps Lunges, 2 sets – 100 yards Stiff-leg deadlifts, 3 sets – 12 reps Seated hamstring curls, 3 sets – 12 reps

Wednesday

Chest Bench press, 5 sets – 12 reps Incline barbell press, 3 sets – 12 reps Flat bench dumbbell press, 3 sets – 12 reps Flat bench flyes, 4 sets – 12 reps Triceps Seated cambered-bar extensions, 3 sets – 12 reps Seated dumbbell extensions, 4 sets – 12 reps Close-grip bench press, 4 sets – 12 reps

Thursday

Back Barbell rows, 5 sets – 10 – 12 reps Low Pulley Rows, 4 sets – 10 – 12 reps Lat machine pulldowns, 3 sets – 10 – 12 reps Front lat pulldowns, 3 sets – 10 – 12 reps Biceps Incline alternating dumbbell curls, 4 sets – 12 reps Machine curls, 3 sets – 12 reps (superset with) Standing cable curls, 4 sets – 12 reps Shoulders Seated dumbbell press, 4 sets – 12 reps Front lateral dumbbell raises, 3 sets – 8 – 25 reps Machine raises, 3 sets – 8 – 25 reps

Friday

Legs Leg extensions, 4 sets – 30 reps Front squats, 4 sets – 12 – 15 reps Hack squats, 3 sets – 12 reps Standing leg curls, 3 sets – 12 – 15 reps Lying leg curls, 4 sets – 12 reps

Saturday

Chest Incline dumbbell press, 4 sets – 12 reps Decline barbell press, 3 sets – 12 reps Incline dumbbell flyes, 3 sets – 12 reps Decline dumbbell press, 3 sets – 12 reps Triceps Skullcrushers, 4 sets – 12 reps (superset with) Machine pressdown dips, 4 sets – 12 reps (superset with) Seated tricep extensions, 4 sets – 12 reps Calves Donkey raises, 4 sets – 12 reps Seated raises, 4 sets – 12 reps Crunches, 3 sets – failure