matonski Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 (edited) From http://www.ironmind.com/morenews.php?id=1045#1045 "Sitting next to me was none other than Ronnie Coleman and two things were immediately obvious even to someone whose knowledge of competitive bodybuilding stops somewhere around Sergio, Arnold and Franco: First of all, Ronnie Coleman is not as big as everyone says he is - he is even bigger. Second, don't believe what you hear about him being very nice and friendly - he is extremely nice and friendly. This unlikely set of circumstances will probably bring a smile to Bob Bollenbach's face because there was no holding me back: "Ronnie, have you have ever tried one of these?" I asked, pulling out not just a No. 3 Captains of Crush gripper, but the exact 2004 No. 3 Captains of Crush gripper that Clay Edgin had not been able to fully close at the last year's AOBS dinner, but that he then dusted at Steve Belanger's Grip Gathering in December. Clay had closed the gripper again at the Fit Expo, and a couple of other guys - including strongman competitor Corey St. Clair and newly-certified Captain of Crush Jeff Cagle - had given it a shot. Ronnie Coleman, even if you're not a bodybuilding fan, is a regular source of huge lifts and there are gushing stories about his strength, so I figured why not have him try this benchmark test of grip strength. First attempt, no warm up, no chalk, no set - just grinding power - Ronnie clamped it down to a gap in the range of 1/4" to 3/8". Really impressive, to say the least." Edited February 24, 2005 by matonski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakath Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 That's pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Nice report. Interesting. Personally thought he'd get it closer than that. Wonder what he'd do on an EZ or 'normal' #3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darco Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 First of all, Ronnie Coleman is not as big as everyone says he is - he is even bigger. That was great ! I've only heard of one person not being impressed by Ron's size after having met him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishred Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Nice report. Interesting.Personally thought he'd get it closer than that. Wonder what he'd do on an EZ or 'normal' #3? ← he almost NO-SETTED a tough 3.......why didn't randy have a regular on hand so he could have certed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matonski Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 Not only that, he probably held it in a poor position leverage-wise like all the uninitiated do. With a few tips and a little experimenting, I'm pretty sure he would have closed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Secretly Im glad that he couldnt close it! He he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Not only that, he probably held it in a poor position leverage-wise like all the uninitiated do. ← Probably. Guys that are laborers seem to place a gripper pretty naturally....but I'm sure it's been awhile since Ronnie did any work out on the farm. He's just strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishred Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Not only that, he probably held it in a poor position leverage-wise like all the uninitiated do. ← Probably. Guys that are laborers seem to place a gripper pretty naturally....but I'm sure it's been awhile since Ronnie did any work out on the farm. He's just strong. ← your never happy are you tom....i'm sure you wish schooveld did 5 reps with that axle...4 must have been disappointing for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Not only that, he probably held it in a poor position leverage-wise like all the uninitiated do. ← Probably. Guys that are laborers seem to place a gripper pretty naturally....but I'm sure it's been awhile since Ronnie did any work out on the farm. He's just strong. ← your never happy are you tom....i'm sure you wish schooveld did 5 reps with that axle...4 must have been disappointing for you ← it was quite an opportunity...since he handed him a HARD #3???and because Coleman failed on it....the next time someone hands Coleman a #3 he might shy away from it.OR?Coleman might assume he can't close it...so Coleman might not bother to try it? Maybe not... I'm sure he's used to people challenging or questioning his strength...and some people enjoy watching well known strength athletes fail on grippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaner Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 It would be great to see a big name like Ronnie Coleman on the COC list. Should have handed him a red.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuTCH Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 How can you call getting 1/4" for the first time on a #3 failure.... I don't think so. If BIG Ron would put his mind to it, he could close it, period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 If it was a no set to 1/4 inch then he would close it if someone would show him how to set it I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahulkster Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 If was in a focused environment (like Metroplex) and was yelling "YEAHHH BUDDDDY" he probably could have closed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Did he yell...LIGHT WEIGHT! LIGHT WEIGHT...BABY! Coleman is the freak of freaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle102887 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Nice report. Interesting.Personally thought he'd get it closer than that. Wonder what he'd do on an EZ or 'normal' #3? ← Well.....give him some lessons in proper setting and so on......give him some chalk and he could prolly close it no problem...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAHotSauce Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 296lbs ripped on stage Mr. O animal. Yes, that is bigger than what you could imagine. I saw a clip of one of his workout videos the other day. Unbelievable to say the least. He is the only bodybuilder I have ever seen that I can honestly say that he looks un-human. When he does that full split and does a "most muscular" pose, he looks like some sort of sculpture. I am surprised he didn't close it all the way. With a little coaching or warming up, I'm sure he could close it with a decent set. I have always wondered how he would fare with a #3 or #4. Wonder is Markus Ruhl could shut one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Edgin Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 What I don't think was mentioned in the article is if Ronnie has ever had any experience with the grippers before. While I doubt he trains them a lot and spends his time lifting weight, I wouldn't be surprised if he's crushed a gripper or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkbone Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I would like to have seen this to answer a few of my questions. I wonder if his hand size would have benefitted much from a set. I don't know much about his stature. In other words, were all his fingers wrapped around the handle, placed low, etc? I don't have any doubts that he could close it with a set, no-set with a little specialization and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratavarious_connection Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I've seen Coleman in person, the guy is absolutely unreal ( I know I know, steroids )!!! I have no doubt that if he really wanted to close a #3 , he wouldn't just close it, but would "own" it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danegarreau Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Did he yell...LIGHT WEIGHT! LIGHT WEIGHT...BABY!Coleman is the freak of freaks. ← Lol, that is funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaneverk2 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Did he yell...LIGHT WEIGHT! LIGHT WEIGHT...BABY!Coleman is the freak of freaks. ← Lol, that is funny ← "Get REEAAAAADDDYY!! HEY BUDDY! Ain't nothin but a peanut....." "Good ole' chicken!" I like Ronnie's DVDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt. crushalot Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Maybe Big Ronnie needed some real incentives. If there had been other competitors to crush and prize money at stake could he have done it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 ... I asked, pulling out not just a No. 3 Captains of Crush gripper, but the exact 2004 No. 3 Captains of Crush gripper that Clay Edgin had not been able to fully close at the last year's AOBS dinner, but that he then dusted at Steve Belanger's Grip Gathering in December. ← What the hell?? Randy didn't give me THAT gripper to try! What is this - some special "club" where you haffta be someone famous before he decides you can try this damn gripper! I feel neglected and hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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