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“Are Now All Dead?”: Bodybuilder Takes A Dig At Chad Nicholls For His Life-Threatening Training Regime

Published 01/26/2023, 7:15 AM EST

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Most bodybuilders have personal coaches that help them to prepare better for bodybuilding championships. The bodybuilding world has witnessed various impeccable coaches that have pulled out the best in aspiring bodybuilders. One such coach is Chad Nicolls, The Diet Doc.

Although, Chad is recognized for his knowledge of the sport, recently, bodybuilder Shawn Ray accused the coach of risking the lives of the bodybuilders who have trained under him so far. He called out Chad for his rigorous training regime resulting in the death of bodybuilders. Chad has previously trained prolific bodybuilders like the two-time Mr. Olympia Big Ramy, Ronnie Coleman, Phil Heath, Brandon Curry, and Flex Wheeler.

Shawn Ray accuses Chad Nicholls of taking away the lives of his bodybuilders

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Shawn Ray is known for spitting out whatever he feels. On many occasions, the retired bodybuilder has openly accused coach Chad Nicholls of contributing to the death of bodybuilders who trained under him.

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Recently, he reignited the topic on Instagramhe reignited the topic on Instagram. Shawn posted a collection of five late bodybuilders; Dallas McCarver, Nasser Elson, Greg Kovacs, Don Youngblood, and Tom Prince. Alongside posting the picture, he added a question asking his followers;

“Trivia Question of the Day:
What do they All have in common with the exception of them all being former Bodybuilders and are now all Dead?”
Things that make you go, “Hhmmm……..” 💀 ☠️🙏🏽

The retired bodybuilder indirectly hinted that the only common link among the five bodybuilders was their coach Chad Nicholls. Shawn indicated that it was because of their coach that resulted in their early demise.

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According to Shawn, coach Chad Nicholls would put bodybuilders through rigorous diet and workout plans that turned out to be life-taking. In fact, he once also stated that Chad was responsible for Ronnie Colman’s helpless situation.

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Shawn once rejected to have Ronnie Coleman’s career

Eight-time Mr.Olympia Ronnie Coleman has experienced an exceptional bodybuilding career. However, the only downside in Coleman’s career is his current situation. The 53-year-old bodybuilder had put himself through various pressurizing training regimes that ultimately resulted in damaging his body.

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Shawn Ray said, “I wouldn’t want any of those trophies to have the body Ronnie has at 53, 54 years old.” The retired bodybuilder would not want to be like Coleman and result in a wheelchair in his mid-40s and 50s.

What do you think of Ray’s controversial statements? Let us know in the comments.

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