Ronnie Coleman revisited his legendary deadlift on Instagram to showcase the intensity behind his eight championship titles. This footage serves as a stark reminder of the extreme training required to dominate the Mr. Olympia stage during his prime.

Coleman frequently shares videos from his prime on his Instagram page, and besides being a source of inspiration for many, it also serves as a brutal reminder of how he won 8 Mr. Olympia titles.

In the recent post, he shared a small clip from his Unbelievable DVD where he deadlifts a staggering 800 lbs. The caption that followed the post read, 'This was a challenge to anybody who thought they could keep up with my training style and intensity. 800lb deadlift for two reps, just 5.5 weeks out from the Mr Olympia.'

Ronnie Coleman is one of the greatest bodybuilders in the world. He was known for his unparalleled muscle mass, incredible definition, and incredible powerlifting strength. Thanks to his abilities, he wasn't just able to lift 800 lbs, but also win eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles and a record 26 IFBB Pro titles.

But where did all this power and stamina come from? Here is the answer.

Ronnie Coleman Full Workout Routine

Coming back to the original question, do you think you can handle the King's workout routine in his prime? Before you answer that, take a look at the training routine that helped him cement his name as the greatest bodybuilder in Olympia history.

Monday (Biceps, Back, and Shoulders)

• Deadlift (3 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Barbell Rows (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• T-Bar Rows (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Barbell Curls (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Preacher Curls (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Cable Curls (4 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Military Press (3 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Seated Dumbbell Press (3 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Front Dumbbell Press (3 sets of 8-10 reps)

Tuesday (Legs)

• Squats (5 sets of 5-8 reps)
• Leg Press (5 sets of 5-8 reps)
• Hamstring Curls (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Stiff Leg Deadlifts (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Lunges (3 sets of 10 reps each leg)

Wednesday (Chest and Triceps)

• Bench Press (5 sets of 5-8 reps)
• Incline Bench Press (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Close-Grip Bench Press (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Dumbbell Flyes (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Dumbbell Press (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Seated Dumbbell Extensions (4 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Seated Cambered Bar Extensions (4 sets of 8-12 reps)

Thursday (Biceps, Back, and Shoulders)

• Barbell Rows (4 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Low Pulley Rows (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
• Spider Curls (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Machine Curls (4 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Seated Dumbbell Press (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Lat Pulldowns (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Front Lat Pulldowns (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Standing Cable Curls (3 sets of 12-15 reps)
• Front Lateral Dumbbell Raises (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Machine Raises (3 sets of 8-10 reps)

Friday (Legs)

• Front Squats (5 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Leg Extensions (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
• Standing Leg Curls (4 sets of 12-15 reps)
• Hack Squats (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Lying Leg Curls (3 sets of 10-12 reps)

Saturday (Chest, Triceps, and Calves)

• Incline Dumbbell Press (4 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Incline Dumbbell Flyes (4 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Skullcrushers (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Machine Pressdown Dips (4 sets of 8-10 reps)
• Decline Bench Press (4 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Decline Dumbbell Press (4 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Seated Tricep Extension (3 sets of 8-12 reps)
• Seated Calf Raises (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Donkey Raises (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
• Crunches (3 sets of AMRAP)

Let us know in the comments if you tried any of it.

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Written by

Ruwa Javed

Edited by

Ashvinkumar Patil