feature-image
feature-image

Ronnie Coleman is a bodybuilding legend. From 1998 to 2005, Coleman ruled the Mr. Olympia stage, winning the title eight times. Many fans consider Coleman to be the greatest of all time. Ronnie is also famous for lifting very heavy in the gym. Some of the former champion’s lifts have become iconic. So one can imagine that the King would be both amused and appalled by some gym fails. However, when Coleman sat down to react to a bunch of clips, he wasn’t ready for the final one.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

As the final clip started, the former Mr. Olympia knew exactly what would happen if the man dropped the weights.

ADVERTISEMENT

Ronnie Coleman reacts to a terrifying gym fail

On 3rd October, 2022, Ronnie Coleman uploaded a video on his YouTube channel reacting to gym fails. While the video was full of both hilarious and dangerous fails, the final clip was truly terrifying. At the 2:44 mins mark, a man can be seen attempting to bench press some weight. However, midway through the lift, he realizes that the weight is too much for him to handle. As he struggles without a spotter in sight, Ronnie says: ”Come on dude, you got this. You gonna die if you don’t!”

ADVERTISEMENT

article-image

ADVERTISEMENT

As the man continues trying to bail out of the lift, Ronnie reacts: “Oh, oh! You in trouble, man!”. He also says: “Somebody Help Him!”, before the guy finally bails out of the failed lift. As the video ends, a rattled Coleman puts down his headphones and says: “that was some crazy s*it.”

ADVERTISEMENT

However, Coleman doesn’t waste any time in advising his 1.49 million strong subscriber base. The King clarifies that one can learn three things from the clip. First, don’t do heavy lifts without a spotter, wear a collar and finally: “Number three, there’s such a thing as heavy a** weight. Sometimes you can put way too much on there.”

READ MORE: Unearthed Video Shows 330 Lbs ‘King’ Ronnie Coleman Smoothly Lifting a Combination of 600 Pounds Human Body and Weights

ADVERTISEMENT

It’s clear from Ronnie’s reaction that he was genuinely concerned for the man’s safety.

The King’s biggest lifts

ADVERTISEMENT

Throughout his career, the bodybuilding legend showcased some incredible feats of strength. Coleman once deadlifted 823 lbs for two reps and also bench pressed 557 lbs. However, his most incredible lift was probably squatting 823 lbs for 2 reps. A number that would give some professional power lifters a run for their money.

Watch This Story: 8X Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman Named His Female Counterpart in Bodybuilding World

At the height of his career, Ronnie Coleman captured the Mr. Olympia title eight times in a row. Since retiring in 2007, Coleman has had to go through many surgeries. However, the King’s love for bodybuilding has remained the same. Not only did Coleman show concern for the man in the video, he wasted no time to warn his viewers about ego lifting. Ronnie also didn’t forget to advise how one can avoid injuries in the gym.

ADVERTISEMENT

Share this with a friend:

Link Copied!

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Written by

author-image

Sagnik Bagchi

3,368 Articles

Sagnik Bagchi is a Senior Writer at EssentiallySports, covering collegiate and Olympic sports through opinion‑driven storytelling. His volleyball reporting often spotlights program shifts and leadership changes, including Harper Murray’s evolving role and John Cook’s candid retirement reflections at Nebraska. With nearly four years in sports media, Sagnik has contributed across key beats, from the Paris 2024 Newsbreak team to behind‑the‑scenes coverage of the NHL Playoffs. An English Literature postgraduate, Sagnik’s versatility spans bodybuilding, US sports, and Olympic disciplines. As a former Senior Bodybuilding Writer, his work earned recognition from IFBB Pro Greg Doucette. His adaptability and consistency have resulted in a place in EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, where selected writers work with industry mentors to refine their reporting and analytical skills.

Know more

Edited by

editor-image

Gurjyot Singh Dadial

ADVERTISEMENT