How Ronnie Coleman Became Bodybuilding's GOAT (Documentary)

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
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    When you think of the bodybuilding landscape in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, one name rises above all the rest: Ronnie Coleman. For nearly a decade, “The King” laid waste to his competition, securing a record eight Mr. Olympia titles (tied with Lee Haney) and 26 pro wins during a career that revolutionized the entire sport.
    Beyond his performances on the stage, Coleman is also remembered among pure strength athletes as one of the strongest bodybuilders ever.
    Ronald Dean Coleman (born May 13, 1964) is an American retired professional bodybuilder. The winner of the Mr. Olympia title for eight consecutive years, he is widely regarded as either the greatest bodybuilder of all time or one of the two greatest along with Arnold Schwarzenegger and as the most dominant bodybuilding physique ever to grace the stage.
    Winner of 26 IFBB professional titles, he is also renowned for his combination of size and conditioning, dominant body-parts and extremely heavy workouts, making him the strongest bodybuilder of all time.
    For his dominance and legacy in the world of bodybuilding, Coleman was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2016 and was bestowed with the 'Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award' in 2021.
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    00:00 - The Outlier
    01:06 - Officer Ronnie
    02:19 - A Hidden Potential
    04:28 - Going Pro
    06:32 - 1992 Mr. Olympia
    08:50 - 1994 Mr. Olympia
    09:13 - 1995 Mr. Olympia
    10:06 - 1996 Mr. Olympia
    10:47 - 1997 Mr. Olympia
    12:12 - 1998 Mr. Olympia
    14:54 - 1999 Mr. Olympia
    16:57 - 2000 Mr. Olympia
    17:21 - 2001 Mr. Olympia
    20:30 - 2002 Mr. Olympia
    23:28 - 2003 Mr. Olympia
    25:25 - 2004 Mr. Olympia
    26:19 - 2005 Mr. Olympia
    28:43 - 2006 Mr. Olympia
    31:40 - The Cost of Greatness
    33:03 - Long Live The King
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  • @Iron.Historian
    @Iron.Historian  Před 3 měsíci +37

    Subscribe so you don't miss new content when it comes out!
    And let me know who'd you like to see me cover next?

    • @87steevo
      @87steevo Před 3 měsíci +3

      Hey this is fantastically done great job. Gotta follow this with Jay cutler one only right. Again fantastic 👏

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 3 měsíci +5

      Thank you! A Jay Cutler one is definitely on my list, one of my favorite stories, will most likely be one of the next 3 videos I have planned.

    • @geertruidaking
      @geertruidaking Před 2 měsíci

      True flex wheller beat him clean jay cutler and dexter jackson

    • @Nitelight9
      @Nitelight9 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Dorian!!!

    • @stefdelandtsheer2142
      @stefdelandtsheer2142 Před 2 měsíci

      aA

  • @dwaynecunningham2164
    @dwaynecunningham2164 Před měsícem +108

    If i owned a gym, there would be footage on King Ronnie on an endless loop on one of the TV'S.

  • @6AnAsianGuy9
    @6AnAsianGuy9 Před měsícem +181

    Bro I swear to god, you keep putting out quality documentary's like this, you're going to blow up!

    • @gainlabs
      @gainlabs Před měsícem +1

      He's already blown 🆙👌 some great work and footage from the steel vault.

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před měsícem +11

      Thanks a lot! I really appreciate all of your support 🙏

    • @AdamNeisler
      @AdamNeisler Před 8 hodinami

      ​@Iron.Historian we'll eat this shit up like a swarm of locus on your ripe field of crops

  • @Dman-wp7ri
    @Dman-wp7ri Před 2 měsíci +151

    Not to mention the most laid back good natured kind man.

  • @kombu9168
    @kombu9168 Před 6 dny +4

    ronnie really changed my perspective on life, “Id rather die a legend than live a long and boring life”, we will never see something like Ronnie ever again

  • @scottcallis3491
    @scottcallis3491 Před 2 měsíci +33

    Damn... Ronnie's mother showing her guns.... 👌💪

  • @AbdulAesthetics
    @AbdulAesthetics Před měsícem +7

    Probably the BEST Bodybuilding documentary I've ever seen

  • @deadtoyou6660
    @deadtoyou6660 Před 2 měsíci +64

    I was honestly shocked this was your first video. I clicked on your profile to start binge watching bodybuilding documentaries lol

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 2 měsíci +21

      Thank you for watching! Working on some more stuff so stay tuned 😁

  • @daveyadict_
    @daveyadict_ Před 3 měsíci +98

    How can you not love Ronnie and his charisma? He's so lovable

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 3 měsíci +15

      His character is truly one of a kind and it doesn’t take a lot to notice. The “jay cutler is smoking crack” scene always kills me

    • @gregpenismith1248
      @gregpenismith1248 Před 2 měsíci

      The man was talking illegal drugs while being a cop. He's a piece of shit.

    • @Blacks-Destroy-Society
      @Blacks-Destroy-Society Před 2 měsíci +1

      Have you seen him lately?..

    • @daveyadict_
      @daveyadict_ Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@Blacks-Destroy-Society I have....it breaks my heart.

    • @trogdor4201
      @trogdor4201 Před měsícem

      Yeeee budday

  • @pablowentscobar
    @pablowentscobar Před 26 dny +9

    Ronnie is such a genuine and good guy. He will remember in BB history forever. A true legend.

  • @DiscGolfKyle
    @DiscGolfKyle Před měsícem +39

    I could watch Ronnie footage every single day and it never gets old. YEAH BUDDY!!!

  • @sagehamill
    @sagehamill Před měsícem +48

    Jesus, imaging you get pulled over and Ronnie f*cking Coleman walks up to your window…

  • @dicksonananda5244
    @dicksonananda5244 Před 2 měsíci +29

    Anytime i see Ronnie Coleman's video, i feel like lifting crazy weights irregardless of place or time💪🏾💪🏾

    • @paysonfox88
      @paysonfox88 Před 13 dny +1

      It's a good thing for you that Bill Kazmaier didn't put out any tapes of himself working out in the 70's and 80's. That dude LIVED for the purpose of being the strongest man alive.

  • @HerculesFit
    @HerculesFit Před 2 měsíci +46

    Great documentary! You did the GOAT justice 💪

    • @shred9475
      @shred9475 Před měsícem

      we meet again fake natty

  • @null-sweat
    @null-sweat Před 3 měsíci +47

    Awesome documentary, great editing. Keep 'em coming!

  • @shanerichmond4433
    @shanerichmond4433 Před 2 měsíci +16

    This was so well done. I was afraid that you might end it by highlighting his injuries and inability to move around without excruciating pain, but you didn’t, and that’s what really makes this stand out. He’s said publicly so many times that his only regret is not squatting 800lbs more times. He put it all on the line to be the best and the best he WAS and IS. I really hope you make more of these. Personally I’d love to see a deep dive on Lee Preist, Dennis Wolf, Kai Greene and so many more.

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the feedback. They are in my list as well so I will get to them at one point

  • @victorjimenez7213
    @victorjimenez7213 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Hell of a video. The disrespect that this has 29K views and only 174 subs.

  • @theeman2424
    @theeman2424 Před 5 dny

    excellent documentary, well put together, emotional, bravo

  • @hawkyp4277
    @hawkyp4277 Před 2 měsíci +14

    This is a fantastic video you got here man. Really looking forward to future documentaries, would love to see a video about Jay Cutler in the future

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thank you! A Jay video is definitely on my list.

  • @nuggiepuck
    @nuggiepuck Před 29 dny +4

    This is so well produced holy crap dude

  • @damophobia5150
    @damophobia5150 Před 2 měsíci +4

    this was an amazing video, good job, you captured every detail about Ronnie Coleman's courier, keep it up

  • @josephsong6501
    @josephsong6501 Před 21 dnem +2

    This is awesome, legendary, and inspirational.

  • @TheProgamer568
    @TheProgamer568 Před 11 hodinami

    Dude, I love the videos ❤keeps me pushing during these long cardio sessions.

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 11 hodinami

      Thank you! Well if this channel is getting more people to do cardio then I'm more than happy with that 😂

  • @lucastrannoy-bouquet9228
    @lucastrannoy-bouquet9228 Před měsícem +1

    I just started going to the gym in January and I’m getting passionate about the sport and its history. Your content is so so qualitative and exactly what I was looking for. Please keep up the amazing work !

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you! Some good stuff is coming so stay tuned for that. And good luck on your journey!

  • @malachithedon5476
    @malachithedon5476 Před 8 hodinami

    This was really dope i enjoyed this from start to finish 💪🏾.

  • @Robe999
    @Robe999 Před měsícem

    Awesome Video , thank you so much for sharing

  • @paulschlacter4181
    @paulschlacter4181 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Great work editing and keeping pace. Very entertaining.

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks a lot for watching! appreciate the feedback 🙏

  • @HoustonIsImmortal
    @HoustonIsImmortal Před měsícem +4

    Ronnie was willing to pay the cost to be The King. The BEST Bodybuilder (and strongest) I've ever seen. At his best NOBODY was ever better. 👑💪🏾💪🏾🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

    • @rontron418
      @rontron418 Před 13 dny +1

      his top was the most impressive of all time

  • @Alan.Ostunna
    @Alan.Ostunna Před měsícem +1

    Just came across this randomly, and I'm glad I did.
    🔥🔥🔥

  • @FULFOXY972
    @FULFOXY972 Před 7 dny

    Just got to say this is the best bodybuilding documentaries I've ever seen. Keep it up you got my sub no hesitation !

  • @jhop43
    @jhop43 Před 21 dnem

    These documentaries are another level. Awesome

  • @KEINDIGITALMEDIA
    @KEINDIGITALMEDIA Před 22 dny

    I love your production . Great documentary !!!

  • @Bachelbasquez
    @Bachelbasquez Před měsícem

    Absolutely amazing documentary emotional inspirational

  • @lukestilwater1528
    @lukestilwater1528 Před 2 měsíci +1

    this was very well made, dope work

  • @SunsetNova
    @SunsetNova Před měsícem +1

    Great video keep them coming

  • @ricardocarvalho1290
    @ricardocarvalho1290 Před měsícem +1

    I think you're the goat of documentaries. Keep them coming.

  • @JohnGaltAustria
    @JohnGaltAustria Před 3 měsíci +4

    Ronnie was doing cable row warm-ups with 400 pounds. What an incredible athlete.

  • @Ksmoove39
    @Ksmoove39 Před 19 dny

    Great videos. Chronological order of everything to the T!!! Love these . Underrated page. Also isn’t it crazy BB shows were on ESPN and FOX back in the day

  • @jonathanray4510
    @jonathanray4510 Před 29 dny +1

    This channel motivated me to get back to my training thanks iron historian! ❤

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 29 dny +1

      That’s amazing to hear! Go crush some weights you got this! 💪

  • @DunkinBiscuits
    @DunkinBiscuits Před 2 měsíci +5

    Subscribed, awesome work dude

  • @epistrophy8807
    @epistrophy8807 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Fantastic. Keep up the good work and you’ll see the numbers coming.
    Subscribed.

  • @nayannakarmi
    @nayannakarmi Před měsícem +1

    Best video ever❤
    It's making me cry🥺

  • @Greg-dt9yr
    @Greg-dt9yr Před měsícem

    What a quality of a video! Superb work - miles ahead well paid documentary movies! Mad respect - sub

  • @landenbackman3007
    @landenbackman3007 Před měsícem

    Your videos are so high quality and in-depth. Thank you for all your effort you put to entertaining us :)

  • @Dankboi420
    @Dankboi420 Před 2 měsíci +107

    He was qualified to stand on that Mr Olympia stage without drugs, what a genetic monster

    • @user-ck3ox2nj1q
      @user-ck3ox2nj1q Před 2 měsíci

      he was on drugs. all of them are on drugs to be on the stage of Mr.Olimpia.

    • @drip369
      @drip369 Před 2 měsíci +6

      Early in his career, yes

    • @shred9475
      @shred9475 Před měsícem +23

      lol if u believe that

    • @scottessery100
      @scottessery100 Před měsícem +5

      @@shred9475 agreed

    • @2000halojones
      @2000halojones Před měsícem +2

      No he wasn’t

  • @ashlynnair-xq6fc
    @ashlynnair-xq6fc Před 22 dny

    Wow! Now that's real bodybuilding! Thanks for the great video. It made me remember why I love the sport!

  • @hulkslayer626
    @hulkslayer626 Před 2 měsíci +1

    So proud to have met him.

  • @K4ger0u
    @K4ger0u Před 12 dny

    Awesome, keep it up

  • @pablowentscobar
    @pablowentscobar Před 26 dny

    Good stuff, great video. My new favorite channel.

  • @philliproscher5817
    @philliproscher5817 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video! Keep it up! Subbed

  • @flluxlive6471
    @flluxlive6471 Před 19 dny

    great video

  • @Neilxtc
    @Neilxtc Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is greatness…
    Long live The King!

  • @imranxalamin
    @imranxalamin Před 2 měsíci +4

    you've got a new sub, bravo!!

  • @user-yf7vv7qf7n
    @user-yf7vv7qf7n Před 24 dny

    Just subbed today after watching your latest post. Now going back to watch the rest of your videos. Awesome channel and really great editing. I got your message and you're welcome.

  • @user-ep1vk8xy8u
    @user-ep1vk8xy8u Před 8 dny

    Just found the page and assumed I’d have 50+ videos to catch up on 😢 awesome content I’ll look forward to the next. Would love a Kai Greene video

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 8 dny

      Well I got good stuff coming in the way! Also Kai is on my list 😄

  • @Onesubman555
    @Onesubman555 Před měsícem +2

    Ronnie is my motivation to go gym
    Light weight baby ❤

  • @chillnees7938
    @chillnees7938 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video

  • @TheAustinTalbert
    @TheAustinTalbert Před měsícem +2

    Props to Flex Wheeler for not gatekeeping the pro steroid cycle

  • @ForsakenPrayers
    @ForsakenPrayers Před 20 dny

    Incredible work! Keep this up. Really love the ending. Like another commentor said, its wonderful you didn't finish with just his injuries, but his accomplishments.
    I remember reading somewhere that olympic athletes were asked if they'd be willing to live half their life for an olympic gold metal, and majority said yes. For these people, accomplishment means everything. They're the one's we look to for the embodiment of human greatness.

  • @icantsleepman
    @icantsleepman Před 27 dny

    That's some mad quality for a first video 💪🏽

  • @harimathur2191
    @harimathur2191 Před měsícem +5

    Roid or Natty. ALL them pro bodybuilders are genetically blessed. Plus GOAT remains Arnie. Not for physique, rois or not, but what he did to the sport. He contributed much more than just winning titles. He changed the sport so that BB got paid

    • @americanosbadassius9292
      @americanosbadassius9292 Před 24 dny

      Arnold's the most prolific personality from bodybuilding, but definitely not the GOAT. He was the GOAT in 1975 and that's where it ended. A great American story, which he betrayed during the initial months of the covid plandemic, where he in graciously betrayed the nation of his opportunities by exclaiming: "SCREW YOUR FREEDOM!"
      What a fukking D'bag.

  • @fahdm9916
    @fahdm9916 Před 3 měsíci +1

    God damn what is a great documentary. I love it

  • @Kavaitsu
    @Kavaitsu Před 4 dny

    I can confidently say this is the first time I've ever physically clapped my hands after a video!! 👏🔥

  • @calmmusicstudio6005
    @calmmusicstudio6005 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Need more of these plz . Dorrian yates next.

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 2 měsíci +3

      A Dorian video is coming soon, stay tuned for that one.

  • @ZephJohnston
    @ZephJohnston Před měsícem

    This so far is the best Ronnie Coleman’s documentary

  • @lennoxgilbey1833
    @lennoxgilbey1833 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Superb video. New sub👍🏻

  • @mitchell78430
    @mitchell78430 Před měsícem +1

    amazing documentary. I'd love to see one about uncrowned ones, likes of Levrone, Schlierkampf, Wheeler etc.

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před měsícem +2

      Thank you! Levrone and Wheeler are high up on my list so I should be covering them soon enough.

    • @mitchell78430
      @mitchell78430 Před měsícem

      @@Iron.Historian thats good to know. Can't wait!

  • @Laurence1987uk
    @Laurence1987uk Před 2 měsíci +1

    Incredible competitor and an amazing personality, it's so sad to see how much he's suffering now though 😢

  • @Bob-wc8hp
    @Bob-wc8hp Před 20 dny

    Just noticed how many views you have on the 3 contents you've put up WOW your obviously doing something right bang on

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 20 dny

      Wouldn’t be possible without y’all watching! 🙏

  • @jeremiehmagic253
    @jeremiehmagic253 Před 27 dny

    Great Dokumentary . Greetings from 🇩🇪

  • @scottcallis3491
    @scottcallis3491 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Props to Ronnie, amazing. Gunther was really impressive....

  • @michaelsloan1360
    @michaelsloan1360 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Wow this was done by a professional subbed

  • @MZ-ih8ec
    @MZ-ih8ec Před měsícem

    Loved the ending 🎉😢

  • @arpitkumartomar
    @arpitkumartomar Před 2 měsíci +2

    Cutler was such a class.

  • @musclemedicine_M.D
    @musclemedicine_M.D Před 2 měsíci

    Great work! Genetically Kevin & flex are #1. Tied.

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! Really looking forward to making a video on Kevin as well, such an inspirational story.

  • @flluxlive6471
    @flluxlive6471 Před 19 dny

    underrated channel

  • @souravsharma1418
    @souravsharma1418 Před 2 měsíci

    Inspiring

  • @NPC6013
    @NPC6013 Před 3 dny

    Ronnie is a goat because he's so humble.

  • @KasumovMedia
    @KasumovMedia Před 13 dny

    Fantastic series. Only 3 so far! Please do Cutler!

  • @Maurokostaki7
    @Maurokostaki7 Před 3 měsíci +1

    epic!

  • @GG-bw3uz
    @GG-bw3uz Před 17 dny

    I've got an unenviable attention span. It is odd that this documentary captured my imagination for 35 odd minutes. Thank you for uploading this.

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 17 dny

      Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the whole thing 🙏

  • @fromarkham9981
    @fromarkham9981 Před 22 dny +1

    Jay said, he didnt beat him , time did beat Ronnie.

  • @cable8298
    @cable8298 Před 23 dny

    This is fire bro. Please do Kevin Levrone next.

  • @denisefields7233
    @denisefields7233 Před 7 dny

    To you whoever you are that owns this channel 💞🙏 I would like to truly thank you so very much for the footage in which you have aired many many times over the years in regards ❤ to my goat Ronnie Coleman 😁😁 thank you😢

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 7 dny

      Thank you for watching 🙏

    • @denisefields7233
      @denisefields7233 Před 7 dny

      @@Iron.Historian from Denise Fields 🌺 hello and Hi how are you iron historian I am doing just really great I would like to thank you so very much for the comment that you sent my way in regards to Ronnie Coleman 💖 yes Ronnie will always be my goat because after all I will always be his baby's mama thank you so very much and have a wonderful blessed day and God bless you 🙏💞

  • @tysonmitchem9
    @tysonmitchem9 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What a video

  • @user-bk5nj1qo6n
    @user-bk5nj1qo6n Před 3 dny

    It took Ronnie's body to start shutting down on him for Jay to beat him. Jay be the first to tell you he didn't beat Ronnie at his best or even him in top shape. His whole left side shut down, couldn't flex that side out right but Ronnie tried anyway where most would just have given up. Big Ron to this day eill have s smile on his face and be happy as can be, awesome

  • @DWebbTheOldHead
    @DWebbTheOldHead Před 3 měsíci +7

    Y’all better put some RESPECT on Lee Haney’s name, son…….REAL TALK.

  • @rewind9536
    @rewind9536 Před měsícem

    5:45 OMG, Bob Paris!

  • @picoletos8341
    @picoletos8341 Před měsícem

    goat video of ronnie

  • @DaBigPaza
    @DaBigPaza Před 9 dny

    He is extremly gifted genetically and definitely one of the hardest workers to ever step in a gym.
    But really nobody can tell me he was natural back then.

  • @codekidph
    @codekidph Před měsícem

    This is underrated

  • @scottcallis3491
    @scottcallis3491 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Yeah Buddy 💪

  • @luiscardoso1982
    @luiscardoso1982 Před 2 měsíci

    Run with the style of video you’re doing fantastic

  • @ShooterSanoff
    @ShooterSanoff Před 21 dnem

    Jay cutler is my favorite body builder of all time.. if he was born just a couple of years later he would have a title run comparable to the greats.. it is no small thing to get second behind Ronnie Coleman, the dude was the best ever. So many seconds to the GOAT is amazing too

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian  Před 21 dnem

      Next video is gonna be on Jay so stay tuned for that one, you’re probably gonna like it!

  • @dwaynecunningham2164
    @dwaynecunningham2164 Před měsícem

    YEAH BUDDYYY!!!!! LIGHT WEIGHT BABYYYYY!!!!

  • @prettyboy1970
    @prettyboy1970 Před 2 měsíci +1

    How? Superb genes for musclebuilding and a 'till the wheels fall off' work ethic in the gym.

  • @marcelocastro6992
    @marcelocastro6992 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love how Levrove x Coleman was a thing since the beggining

  • @user-kt3nt7gy8r
    @user-kt3nt7gy8r Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤l love 💘 U Ronnie 💓 💖 ❤ ♥

  • @airsickemu5809
    @airsickemu5809 Před 10 dny

    Love your content bro. Also always find it funny that Ronnie never backs down from the “drug free” story until he’s 30

  • @user-bk5nj1qo6n
    @user-bk5nj1qo6n Před 3 dny

    Flex ,im not sure Ronnie missed his peak bro. The guy edged you out , that's was a legit win bro.