Arnold Schwarzenegger has always been a fitness freak. Even at the age of 76, he continues to vigorously workout. He was recently spotted working out with a former Mr. Olympia. The star is Ronnie Coleman.
With great prominence and over 15 Mr. Olympia titles, Ronnie Coleman and Arnold Schwarzenegger are known to be legends in bodybuilding. So, you can imagine what a training session of these two would be like in their prime?
According to Ronnie Coleman, who recently appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, he and Schwarzenegger did have a chance to pump iron together in 1997, when Coleman was preparing for his first Mr. Olympia victory. Coleman said that Schwarzenegger invited him to train at Gold’s Gym in Venice, California, where the Austrian Oak used to work out in his heyday.
Coleman recalled that Arnold Schwarzenegger was very friendly and supportive, giving him tips and compliments on his physique. Training with Schwarzenegger was an enjoyable and enlightening experience for Coleman. He wished he had more chances to train with Schwarzenegger, and he would gladly do it again.
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Once again, these two legends have been seen pumping iron together as Schwarzenegger took his Instagram handle to share a video where he is seen training together with Ronnie Coleman. He captioned the post with, “We all need training partners to help us reach our potential. I know Franco was looking down on @ronniecoleman8 pushing me today and smiling.”
Who has more Mr. Olympia titles?
The Mr. Olympia title is the most prestigious award in professional bodybuilding, and only 16 men have won it since its inception in 1965. Two of the most legendary bodybuilders of all time are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman, who have won a combined 15 Mr. Olympia titles between them. But who has more?
Schwarzenegger won seven Mr. Olympia competitions, including six consecutive titles from 1970 to 1975. He would win a seventh Mr. Olympia in 1980, padding his record. Schwarzenegger’s record was tied by Lee Haney in 1990 and broken the next year.
Coleman won his first Mr. Olympia title in 1998, at the age of 34, becoming the oldest first-time winner ever. He surpassed Haney’s record by winning his eighth title in 2005, before losing to Jay Cutler in 2006. Coleman is widely regarded as one of the most muscular and powerful bodybuilders of all time, known for his massive size and conditioning.
So as compared to Schwarzenegger, Coleman has more Mr. Olympia titles, with eight wins compared to seven. However, both men are considered role models and inspirations for many aspiring bodybuilders around the world.