Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman: when two legends train together

When two legends meet and share their passion, the result is always something inspiring. That's what we were lucky enough to witness with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Colemantwo sacred monsters of the bodybuilding. In a video entitled 2 Goats Walk Into a Gym - The Arnold and Ronnie Workout and published on Arnold's YouTube channelThe two retired athletes get together for an epic workout at Gold's Gym in Venice Beach.

Two extraordinary athletes

Between them, they 15 victories at Mr. Olympia. Arnold Schwarzenegger (76 and 7 titles) and Ronnie Coleman (59 and 8 titles) are undoubtedly two of bodybuilding's greatest legends.

Each, in their own way, left an indelible mark on their era, inspiring whole generations of sportsmen and women.

While Arnold seems to be in good health, things are more complicated today for Ronnie. The latter has undergone numerous surgical procedures back, forcing him to use mainly a wheelchair. However, he recently underwent cell therapy, which has greatly reduced his daily pain.

Despite this handicap, Ronnie Coleman continues to train several times a week. This is also the case for Arnold Schwarzenegger, who keeps fit even years after taking his sporting retirement.

These two myths of bodybuilding met up at the no less legendary Gold's Gym in Venice Beach for a unique workout.

An inspiring encounter

Throughout the video, you can feel an immense respect between these two great athletes.

Between encouragement and teasing, Arnold and Ronnie enjoy meeting up and training together. And it shows on screen. As in the moment when Ronnie jokes about Arnold Schwarzenegger's arms, triggering the latter's hilarity in the middle of a series of bicep curls.

" That doesn't look like a 76-year-old bicep. ! "

Ronnie Coleman to Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger also took the opportunity to pay tribute to Franco Columbuhis friend and training partner who died in 2019.

" Franco smiles from heaven. He must be thinking, "At last, Arnold has found me a good replacement!" "

Arnold Schwarzenegger to Ronnie Coleman

More broadly, this exchange is a genuine source of inspiration and motivation. Having dominated their sport to such an extent, Arnold and Ronnie could easily have retired from the weight bench. But above all, they are two lovers of the sport who continue to share their passion and push each other to the top.

And how can we fail to admire Ronnie Coleman's state of mind? In spite of his handicap, he shows a determination and faces these stages of life with immense courage.

A memorable workout

Let's move on to the content of the weight training session between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman. They opt for a workout shoulders and arms with 4 exercises :

• From side elevations to the machine
• From bench press to machine
• From triceps to dips machine
• From curl desk to machine (preacher curl)

Given their age, the two bodybuilders logically prefer movements with machines and controlled costs. " Lightweight "as Ronnie Coleman would say!

Coleman seems to be more of a fan of 15 repetitionsSchwarzenegger prefers 12 repeats, which leads to several moments of complicity between the two.

" You see, it's the difference between the octuple Mr. Olympia and the simple septuple Mr. Olympia... "

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Conclusion

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman offered us a superb moment of sharing and complicity. It was a meeting much appreciated by the fans, who are certainly nostalgic for this golden age of bodybuilding.