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Jul 28, 2026, 2:53 AM CUT
Ronnie Coleman, 62, claims to require only 45 minutes for a quality workout: "Only way to go"
At 62 and after 13 surgeries, Ronnie Coleman still claims 45 minutes is all he needs for a solid workout.
On July 25 the eight-time Mr. Olympia shared an Instagram post that cut straight to the point.
“It only takes 45 mins for me to get a solid workout in!! Quality…. That's the only way to go,” he captioned the post,
Regarding the limited time and quality, in the Instagram post, Coleman was seen saying, “You don't take that long. I’m here training and not talking. You gotta remember, you're coming here doing quality.”
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Here, Coleman is talking about how some gym-goers waste time by talking. However, The King's approach is to do his workout quickly, with full focus and no nonsense
The surgeries have not affected his ability to work out. Currently, he exercises with lighter weights but has maintained his consistency.
That's why, in a March 18 post by Bodybuilding Beast Motivation, it was said, “In the world of bodybuilding, some legends fade away, but one man refuses to surrender.”
So now let's see how Coleman used to work out in his prime days?
Ronnie Coleman’s workout routine in his prime days
As per Fitness Volt, Coleman's talked about his secret to intense strength.
“Most bodybuilders prioritize muscle contractions over lifting heavy, as their ultimate goal is hypertrophy. However, Coleman was in a league of his own."
Coleman opined that lifting heavier weights could result in deeper muscle contraction, resulting in greater hypertrophy, and hence began the monstrosity he called workouts.
At his peak, Coleman squatted 800 pounds for a double. No other pro bodybuilder at his level has been able to replicate his training volume or intensity”.
According to Generation Iron, Coleman used to target each muscle group on specific days. His weekly workout looked like this:
- Monday: shoulders, biceps and backs
- Tuesday: legs
- Wednesday: triceps and chest
- Thursday: shoulders, biceps and backs
- Friday: legs
- Saturday: calves, triceps and chest.
What are your thoughts on Coleman's workouts?
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Written by
Supradeep Dutta
Edited by
Zaid Quraishi