Ronnie Coleman on calf raises - "trying my very best with my feet totally numb". × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Health and Fitness Feature

Trying My Very Best With My Feet Totally Numb – Ronnie Coleman on Calf Raises

By Ruby khanna Modified 26 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Ronnie Coleman aka The King - the legendary bodybuilder (Photo via Instagram/ronniecoleman8 and thearchivesofbodybuilding) Ronnie Coleman is undoubtedly one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. Although he last competed 14 years ago and is now enjoying his retirement, Coleman still works out and displays his strength. Despite having mobility issues and struggling to walk, the eight-time Mr. Olympia is active and fit. In a video shared by Coleman on Instagram, the legendary bodybuilder is seen tackling a calf raise routine at the Original MetroFlex Gym in Arlington, Texas, even though his feet were 'totally numb'. In the caption, Coleman wrote: “Trying my very best to do calf raises with both of my feet being totally numb. Sometimes it’s not about how hard you try to do something; it’s about how bad you wanna do something. Shout out to my friends over at Frontline Alternatives for helping me keep my liver, kidney and heart levels on point. #yeahbuddy”. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post For Coleman, leg training is very important. The bodybuilder says that he never skips a leg day and makes it a point to train his legs at least twice every week. In another Instagram video shared by Coleman, he is seen training his legs, despite having trouble moving his legs. In the caption, the 58-year-old bodybuilder wrote: “I may have a little trouble with my mobility, but I still train legs twice a week every week. I miss doing squats more than any exercises I’ve ever done. But at least I still have some leg strength left”. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post On that note, let’s check out which exercises Coleman preferred for his legs during his bodybuilding days:

Ronnie Coleman s Leg Workout

If you think that you can build strong and muscular legs like Coleman by training them casually, you are absolutely wrong. To build legs like The King, you will have to undergo some serious training twice or thrice a week. Coleman trained every muscle twice a week and used pull/push/leg splits. Here are some of the exercises he opted to train his legs.

Leg Workout 1 Quad-focused

Leg presses (8-20 reps, 3-5 sets)Back squat (5-15 reps, 3-5 sets)Leg extensions (8-20 reps, 3-5 sets)Stiff-legged deadlift (8-20 reps, 3-5 sets)Kneeling leg curls (8-20 reps, 3-5 sets)

Leg Workout 2 Hamstrings-focused

Machine hack squat (8-20 reps, 3-5 sets)Front squat (4-12 reps, 3-5 sets)Lying leg curl (8-20 reps, 3-5 sets)Walking lunges (8-20 reps, 3-5 sets)Seated leg curl (8-20 reps, 3-5 sets) View this post on Instagram Instagram Post According to Coleman, to take your leg gains to an all new level, it's important to perform at a high intensity combined with higher repetitions and heavier weights. “Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights,” says Coleman. During his bodybuilding career, Coleman underwent several surgeries, and as a result, found himself unable to move unassisted due to health conditions. In 2019, the legend said that his back was operated on more than ten times and he now needs to use a wheelchair to move. Although surgeries are common in a sport as brutal as bodybuilding, his heavy workouts took a toll on Coleman’s mental and physical health. However, despite his physical issues and pain, the bodybuilder is still kicking and displaying his strength, proving that he's strong and has what it takes to do what he is most passionate about. Despite his mobility problems, Coleman still has a lot to do and offer when it comes to sharing knowledge with thupcoming bodybuilders. He has shared his top three tips for building muscles and shared some secrets he used to follow during his bodybuilding competitions. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post The legend never misses a chance to inspire others by pushing the pace at every session and regularly shares videos of his training. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Bhargav × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी