Lee Haney Answers: Did Ronnie Coleman Train Too Hard?

[@tazz5406]

Lee is so humble and passive I'm surprised he took the bodybuilder route as his career. The man is Christian, you would think becoming a pastor from young with the wife and kids. He makes bodybuilders look good and intelligent.

[@pandapigeonpowpow3838]

Lee was the name I heard as a child playing with dad's weights, he was a bad mother lover, and I really jumped in during the ronnie and jay era after losing my brother, and man I was doing some crazy shit and I got massive, steroids not included, close to 20 years since then, and I'm jumping back in for more, not as easy as it used to be but I've already unleashed the beast, your right mr Haney, we are a rare and slightly insane breed

[@stevennorris7181]

Funny thing is, you could say the same thing word for word about Ronnie.

[@williamdillard5060]

Genetics. Like many he started training for football. Someone sees your potential and "suggests". I've seen Lee Haney in person and like Arnold and Sergio he is a FREAK. Joe Weider, The Master Blaster, heard about him and the rest is history. He's probably made well over a million so because he's humble, stable he's still doing well. God Bless.

[@teresalehtonen8499]

Wow, you never heard Arnold, Dorian etc talk. Ignorance never so hot.

[@truthreignsforever9286]

I wouldn’t say he’s that humble at all? He never complimented Schwarzenegger or gave him due respect. Haney knows Arnold would of easily had 10 Mr Olympias if Arnold wanted?

[@BillyOkara]

This man right here is the real GOAT , first olympia in 80s when he was only 23 last in 31 and retired HEALTHY, still is. Achieved everything and still kicking . that's in my book GOAT.

[@sowtpaw734]

Yes sir

[@JayBuccola]

Not a single video exists of him throwing heavy weight around sloppily, or he fat and out of shape. He was everything right about weightlifting and bodybuilding and truthfully the sport died when he retired. It became entertainment and the healthy lifestyle and safe lifting dissapeared from TV and magazines.

[@josephwagner5038]

Great and admirable but not the goat

[@adamhassan385]

Coleman faced alot greater competition though So it's a debate

[@JayBuccola]

@Dan that's an opinion that I disagree with.

[@miclat404]

I use to workout at Lee Haneys gym in Atlanta 25 yrs ago. He would always answer questions, sign autographs, take pictures. He always made time for the people, really nice guy.

[@geraldmauthe7296]

Lee, the ultimate class act. I have always enjoyed Lee's perspective.

[@forkshootertb96]

Yes. Good perspective with no foul language. That's how a real man talks.

[@lu77xiaojun37]

Absolutely. We need people like this in DC.

[@matthewroach3195]

Lee was the best !

[@panagenesis2695]

Indeed! Product of Spartanburg, VA!

[@forkshootertb96]

@Henry Starr When I say "real man" I'm talking about what's on the inside. It's my opinion only and wasn't meant to identify him as an alpha or address his manhood. It was made out of respect for a guy who even after winning 8 Mr. Olympias and retiring undefeated had the grace to comment in a wise, informative, humble, way. As far as my taste goes it is more likeable and respectable. That we agree on.

[@mydasdriver]

Lee was famous for saying "train to stimulate, not to annihilate" which pretty much says it all on his training philosophy.

[@carloscruz7537]

lol. he had the genetics to train moderately and still make gains. Not everybody is built the same. he also never looked like ronnie so you can't compare them. some people have the genetics to put in mass with volume training and some respond to low rep heavy duty. there is no blueprint that works for everyone.

[@michaelrountree688]

Little known fact Lee Haney trained Evander Holyfield in lifting weights

[@Bajrangiprasadkumar]

@@michaelrountree688 i read it in arnolds book The Bible Of Bodybuilding, did you also read it there?

[@mydasdriver]

@Bob Smith agreed, however Lee didn't destroy his body with excessive poundage while working out, and the difference between the two men shows it. Lee is in great health for his age and Ronnie is a virtual cripple, unable to even walk unassisted.

[@erikshen1107]

No more need be SAID.....EVER!!! TY LEE HANEY!!

[@Tamaraa2006]

Lee Haney is so humble, positive and well spoken. He can compare and explain the differences in the physiques between the 2 respective eras, but he doesn't put anyone down or say anything negative in any way, he just calls it as it is. Both are 2 of the GOATS and very respectful people.

[@tamojitchakraborty3871]

Lee Haney, a perfect gentleman and a great ambassador of the sport.

[@Pdeloosha]

Lee Haney - total package and class act.

The smile on his face when he starts to talk about Ronnie's physique is priceless!!

[@rightuppercut1426]

Loved Lee’s response to Dorian’s request to go head-to-head together one more time: “Heck, no! I’m goin’ fishin’!!” 😂😂

[@Vic00-rc6bd]

Exactly!...Lee competed with other gladiators, Olympia X8...Retire & enjoy life, if you can...

[@STEVEOfromSAN.FERNANDOca]

😂🤣

[@STEVEOfromSAN.FERNANDOca]

Flex wheeler was da man too

[@Resistculturaldecline]

Lee Haney, never a disappointment. I hope he lives forever

[@preachtheloveofGod]

He will! He believes in King Jesus! And everybody else who also does, will likewise live forever! Glory Hallelujah! Amen! John 3:16

[@garrybro12791]

@@preachtheloveofGodamen and amen. I’m a little guy from Glasgow with not much muscle, but wait till I get to the new creation. I’ll have a body like Arnold, Dorian and Ronnie, and I’ll be able to run 100mph. Even so, come Lord Jesus.

[@darock400]

Haney is definitely a very classy guy. To hear him say that about Ronnie is just tremendous! From one champion to another to hear him praise Ronnie is just.....words just can't explain. Way to go Lee!!👍

[@gainlabs]

No jealousy there at all Lee was definitely one of the best to hold the title.

[@Majorhavoktv]

Mad respect for Mr. Lee Haney! He taught me one time when i was young to not lift more weight then I could safely handle. Appreciate the lesson.

[@downtherabbithole1353]

Lee was the last from the golden era of bodybuilding, just my humble opinion.A wise and decent man.

[@digidrum2003]

100% agreed !

[@williamdillard5060]

Good opinion Sir.

[@captainh3831]

I thought the "Golden Era" was the 60's- 70's.

[@prof113]

Captain H The Golden Era spanned many decades and had many looks. I met Lee Haney. I've been in the room with him a few times. Great guy. Great ambassador and a true legend.

[@rodb66]

Yes indeed

[@BeastmodeJones316]

its basic physics 101. Ronnie lifted crazy heavy. however he used momentum. He even did touch and go style deadlifts to move some of those reps. Momentum takes some stress off the muscle and applies it to the skeletal system. The worse part is, the drugs made him stronger, but he was already strong before the drugs. So he was basically applying stress and load to his joints and back that he was never meant to lift anyway. The body couldnt handle it and eventually reached its limit. The mind is limitless unfortunately the body has limits.

[@derekdeadlifts2986]

AGREED with that. As a natural its nearly impossible to deadlift over 700 pounds. Hell if you reach 405,500 pounds that is a solid amount of weight as a natty.

[@Jayskiallthewayski]

That's it.

[@regg32457]

Well put!

[@michaelrountree688]

@@derekdeadlifts2986 He was leg pressing 2,300pounds not even Conan the barbarian was safe

[@edwardscissorhands5264]

Well said bro!

[@kevinnolan4249]

Lee truly is the GOAT. He pushed himself to the his limits and never beyond. His knowledge of the game is unrivalled and he retired without any injuries. Lee's body was the most aesthetically pleasing on the eye and was undeniable beautiful.

[@Zane_Zaminsky]

Old geezer here. I was at the 1974 Mr. Olympia, when Arnold was at his very best. I have been following the Mr. Olympia since Larry Scott. I agree with your assessment of Lee Haney being the greatest Olympia winner.

[@David-lx4yb]

@@Zane_ZaminskyI agree. Lee was the perfect example of size and symmetry. It all changed after he retired and Yates brought in the clown car of mass. And of course, Coleman drove that clown car off the cliff. Lee is the GOAT!

[@suziederkins3310]

Can we also acknowledge that Lee Haney was the only ever winner of a drug tested Mr Olympia. Yes of course he took juice, but he won the only tested Olympia.

[@MbogaTatu]

@@David-lx4yb”Ronnie drove that clown car off the cliff” LMFAO”

[@ScarfaceMich]

Lee Haney, damn. Often overlooked because his ego is probably to small for the sport. He is a class act. A true gentleman. And he did everything the right way. He won titles and is still kicking today.

[@Vic00-rc6bd]

I saw his last Olympia in Chicago...hes awesome

[@usayeed727]

I could listen to Lee Haney for centuries. Such a Southern Gentleman with great class. Definitely an inspiration.

[@patricknaera]

Articulate, diplomatic, and enormously respectful. Lee totally understands bodybuilding and bodybuilders, fan since the 80s from New Zealand when we had to order magazines and the videos for the results lol

[@louayuaeIT]

My God, this legend is taking as a great living legend indeed, God bless you Lee Haney.. All the love and respect!

[@peterbravestrong]

Lee is an absolute legend. He is always so measured in what he says. He deserves more recognition.

[@JoshRandall187]

I actually chatted with Lee Haney in person about this. I asked him about why he is still in great shape and Ronnie Coleman is basically crippled. He gave me a politically correct, yet very respectful answer. He basically said he trained too hard in a nice way.

[@ninjako6255]

What an intelligent, humble and kind man! I look up to Haney!!

[@TTAG01]

Lee Haney is a class act!! That’s how an ex gladiator/Olympian is supposed to be, personable, able to intelligently convey his experiences and share his insights. Not talk smack about being gifted and not taking too much steroids and saying he only wished he had pushed even more heavier weights despite as a consequence of blowing out his hips and knees as a result. Coleman you send the wrong message to a generation who simply want it all no matter what the cost. For having that thinking you ain’t my guy. Great to hear your perspective Lee and good to see you looking so well. Peace, Love and Respect 👊🏽

[@ashawnniebaxter7462]

Yes he did trained too hard too long never give his body any break.. But Ronnie is Ronnie there's nothing that he believes in more than training heavy and hard. Light weight baby woooooo!!!

[@ashawnniebaxter7462]

@Schwanzus Longus in the later years which was when he realized his body started to deteriorate drastically..

[@derekdeadlifts2986]

agreed

[@coreythomas3633]

I'll take Ronnie WORK ethic EVERYDAY

[@chrisricks6363]

Yeah buddy

[@kingwillie206]

Genetics people! Not everyone is the same. Andrew Bull Stewart (multiple time National and World Champion powerlifter) and everyone I remember from the team in the late 80’s and early 90’s is doing fine and Bull lifted heavier than Ronnie. Bull is in his 60’s and still trains, so no, it’s not from bad form or lifting heavy. Lots of old strongmen are running around arm wrestling and having fun and they were lifting ridiculous weights too.

[@davidliem7822]

I love Lee Haney's enthusiasm and energy, very classy.

[@enochbrown8178]

Lee Haney is a true class act. Love this guy!

[@mikew6135]

Haney is a class act as usual. Also arguably the best physique ever.

[@silvestercappel5221]

I could listen to Lee Haney all day. Words of wisdom, man talks so much sense. G.O.A.T for sure...

[@chickenchokercharlie3161]

Haney is a legend. Great athlete and very honest perspective. Good to see he is doing well.

[@mep2737]

I like how he really gives people respect with no hate respect legend!

[@jgamez5023]

How can you not admire this man. Pure class !

[@colingibson8930]

Lee Haney one of THE legends. Always so interesting to listen him on the subject of bodybuilding. Seems like a great human being too.

[@SUNshine-uu8hs]

Lee haney was my idol back in the day and a true gentleman

[@annettejerns1003]

Great video lee hanny is so friendly and just a great ambassador for the sport

[@praveenpande4786]

The legend Haney is a class above all...........extremely careful as to his choice of words during any interview.......I have never heard him say anything negative about anyone. 8 X Mr Oympia who is very grounded and humble....extremely underrated as well bearing in mind his achievements........one of the best structures and muscle bellies of all time.

[@UltimatePrime15]

Lee Haney is truly a class act. I would rather be built like Lee than any other body builder. His body was phenomenal. Big, shapely, lean, chiseled. Total package.

[@facestabber51]

Nothing but respect for this guy. First time I saw Lee in a bodybuilding book, I was shocked.

[@IKARIANOFFICIAL]

Lee Haney is a man of high class, intelligence, and integrity. Lee will always be the Greatest Olympian as far as I'm concerned.

[@WaveLordLuis]

Wished Lee Haney was my dad my whole life growing up. What an incredible human being!

[@henrycalavera1003]

Always a pleasure to hear Awesome Lee talk!

[@175epi]

Class all the way. In this interview, Haney had numerous opportunities to get in little digs at his contemporaries, but all he did was praise them. What a great example for us all.

[@Willa4420]

Great to see you Mr. Haney!!! I always love the eighties era of body building.

[@ronevans3479]

Much respect to Haney.....he is a class act kind respectful person...GOD Bless!

[@GerrySkeptic]

Lee , Dorian , Ronnie had one thing in common, they all had heart. The type of heart that would fight to the death but also help clean up afterwards. LEGENDS of Humanity not just BB.

[@waynemanoffaith34]

They also had PED'S! 😁

[@williamdillard5060]

I saw Lee Haney do a seminar and guest pose in the late 80s. A TRUE GENTLEMAN and a straight up BEAST. You could show a Blu ray movie on his back. Mr. Olympia.

[@ceddagr8]

Lee Haney is never depleted of golden nuggets of wisdom! We can always use his wisdom. God knows we can use it! 👌🏿💯

[@AaronEstebanSEO]

Lee Haney is a very kind, humble, and wise man. He seems like the type of guy to not say anything bad about anyone.

[@marcuscompton3772]

In my opinion the greatest bodybuilder of all time and as far as being a good man, he is just as good. The only mass monster with an athletic look. Everyone should aspire to look close to Lee Haney in bodybuilding.

[@BLACK7MA]

Love this man glad I had the opportunity to meet him.

[@shawnb1809]

Legend Speaking on other olympians what a class act doesn’t talk down on nobody

[@nicholasnagy2848]

Lee doesn't need to speak down on anybody.

[@justusfurlong9201]

One thing for certain...you can always count on Lee to be honest,but respectful. He's a gentleman.

[@primeobjective5469]

From Lee, to Dorian to Ronnie, the *drugs* just kept getting better to pack on the size with their plethora of workouts. Now we have *mass monsters* with bubble guts who don't care about aesthetics.

[@siddiquearyeetey7274]

Roelly Winklaar🤦🏽‍♂️

[@DrewOmondithetrainer]

Class of act 🏆 Mr Lee Haney THE LEGEND 🏆 GPD BLESS YOU SIR 🙏

[@jerardnijel]

Very sensible answer!!!

[@Jay-sy5yf]

Lee is still jacked. Mad respect to the mass with class

[@superfly19751]

One of the greatest!! Yet so humble. Big fan!

[@grecci]

Very well spoken and good spirit!

[@brandenbrooks5525]

Communicated with respect, understanding, and class.

[@romeorogers9314]

All our hearts are tied together...beautiful statement.

[@bradbassett1240]

Lee retired from Bodybuilding because he ran out of room on his mantle for another Sandow!

[@thareshmp5773]

Next mantle called as - The Shadow - not any sandow

[@rodmartin9339]

nice to listen Lee, he can truly see the different between the past and the present.. without any doubt

[@glicthh2775]

That was such a amazing answer u gotta love Lee Haney man

[@jlscfirearms]

All class. Great ambassador for bodybuilding and a great Mr. Olympia representative....simply the best

[@markheywood8236]

Real recognises real. He knows Ronnie and Dorian were super dominant. Yet Lee feels no need to try to tear them down as he is secure in his own greatness and happy in his current life. Legend.

[@SuperAlien2011]

What a great response. Liked the “gladiator” analogy, so accurate.

[@playad6332]

In my book there was no one like Ronnie Coleman, but Lee Haney is the best bodybuilder hands down.🏋

[@tamojitchakraborty3871]

One of the thing we often forget, bodybuilding is a not boxing, not swimming and not even tennis, this is a sport of individual perfection and an athlete always fight against himself to bring his best condition. Asking question like "do you think you are better than Ron, or Dorian or Shawn , is baseless.

[@Minivanmusician]

Probably my favorite champion and I wonder if he's been around here in WNC to help? He's tight with the owner of Biltmore Fitness and obviously, our area is decimated. I only ask this because Lee is known to be a great and charitable guy!

[@marksimon8393]

That is a great explanation!

[@markmadruga5121]

Totally cool ! Love Lee Haney , God bless .

[@tonydecker1263]

ronnie did what he had to do to best the best bodybuilder ever!

[@DrGreenthumb820803]

Thank you! Ronnie set the bar and very few could work like him, hence why he was one of if not the best.

[@cadavi2391]

@Paul Davies take a seat bro!!!! They all used. but you still have to do the work. It doesn't matter what drug he took.

[@sohel_naikawadi]

@Paul Davies he doesn't have any drug related health issues, just the injuries by lifting heavy .

[@Crackalackattacka]

Yes, lots and lots and lots and lots of juice. And CRAZY time in the gym.

[@ComboSaiyan]

Paul Davies Ok? He didn’t start using enhancing anabolics till 40 years old he has freak genetics look at his physique when he was only 17 . He reached his genetic peak with his gains so he started taking them to reach next level because it’s kinda nessecary lol tbh.. were talking bout An industry with all this money.

[@mysticscorpioFit]

Lee haney comes to my gym to train client's at American fitness center in fayetville ga he always waves and speak to every one in gym

[@AsafoUniversity]

I'm not surprised at all. He's always seemed like a godly Man.

[@nickmegadeth6633]

Haney is a real champ and a gentleman....

[@rejones1977]

So, I think Ronnie's problem wasn't necessarily the intensity/heavy weights, I think it was the training through injuries. I think he never gave himself time to heal, particularly when he stopped competing.

[@jamesbaggett7223]

Even he admits his first injury was due to time off. I tweak my lower back once in awhile but I dial down the weights and up the form until things repair.

[@zulfiqardurrani3483]

Ones of the greatest of all times Sir Lee Haney..

[@vincentdebeaufort3924]

respect Sir lee Haney !

[@longtrails8953]

This is the guy that made me pick up my first bodybuilding magazine 💪🏾

[@rupal2584]

The humble Lee Haney

[@STEVEOfromSAN.FERNANDOca]

I started working out in 82 HANEY was the man. Still is❤😊

[@quincylee2276]

Lee Haney is probably the most articulate and cheerful bodybuilder there is and ever was.

[@odom2142]

Nice guys finish first! You’re great, Lee Haney.

[@evilqtip7098]

OH P.S Love you show...and seeing all the past greats ..

[@commanderwatchman9994]

Lee Haney nailed it ! 👍🏽👍🏽💪🏾🥂

[@marcalampi5036]

I've met Lee Haney and he's great. I would know I worked out in same gym. I'm from the golden ara too. Luv Lee Haney.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

What a nice guy. Incredible physique. I much prefer his physique to the subsequent mass monsters.

[@mrthundaboots]

If I could train with Lee on one side and Charles Glass on the other,I’d be in heaven....❤️

[@David-lx4yb]

Damn, I just had an orgasm imagining that!

[@jerardnijel]

This was a very honest and fair prospective on Ronnie

[@Climax510]

Very well said Champ. We all are tied together. We are all 1. When 1 hurts. We all hurt

[@gopherstate777]

Lee was the greatest Mr O of all time. He never sacrificed his waistline and general aesthetics for size alone. Plus he can still walk.

[@changmark]

I love the respect man. So good. ❤️

[@jeffrey3498]

Lee is a very thoughtful guy.

[@darreinrobinson5681]

Great talk

[@Seanryan2001]

The answer is both Yes and No. When your body fat is about 3% and your doing 800lb deadlifts then of course Ronnie was training too hard. Even Dorian admitted the injuries he got was cause his body fat % was at contest shape and that he should have lifted lighter.

[@messerschmittsreaver]

Ronnie Coleman was never 3% performing 800lbs deadlift in the gym YEAHHH BUDYYYY

[@Seanryan2001]

@@messerschmittsreaver ok, he was over 5 weeks away from Mr. Olympia so I'm guessing his body fat % was below 10% but to lift 800lb deadlift for 2 reps that near the Mr. Olympia is training too hard.

[@stefanroseEP3]

Except his back problems are from as far a injury in college, and his hip problems are hereditary, not to do with training.

[@fithealth247]

@@stefanroseEP3 Thats true..he did mention that too. There are many powerlifters who lift just as heavy as Ronnie and even heavier and they didnt have the amount of surgeries he had. So when people blame it on heavy weight as the reason..thats not entirely correct. Arnold and Franco lifted heavy..competed in powerlifting and yet they live/lived to an old age with no big time surgeries. People think Lee Haney lifted light..but he didnt. He routinely benched pressed over 400 lbs, squatting up to 400 lbs did military presses with over 225lb plus..and yet he is healthy and limber. Kevin Levrone lifted heavy too..and yet he didnt have all these massive surgeries. So with Ronnie..that is an isolated instance..not the norm. Now the only thing I would critique about Ronnie's training..and many pro bodybuilder's training..is the fact that they dont deload a lot of the time to give the CNS a break and let the tendons and ligaments get a break from the heavy weight or understand how to properly program training..as well as fatigue management. If they have achy joints they just wrap it up and keep pounding and pounding..thats not training smart. Plus doing excessive single joint isolation movements puts a lot of overloaded stress on that one joint. Which can lead to a lot of joint problems when one joint is taking so much load/stress compared to a compound movement that balances the stress/load over multiple joints. Me personally, im very big on taking a deload every 4th week.

[@TyCorr]

@TheLusianPopa excellent extrapolation but i dont think his bf% ever went above 5%. Hes called a freak for a reason and didnt eat any bs. He always followed his diets. He did drink a 2l bottle of sprite everyday but thats not a huge deal.

[@hazptmedia]

Absolutely Outstanding!

[@kymaniredfern4837]

I started bodybuilding because of LEE HANEY 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@idafreedman7694]

Coleman was good but no one will ever compare to my idle Lee Haney

[@bereviews8064]

Great video

[@Bwnunley320]

If you’ve seen how Ronnie is doing these days, you know the answer to whether he trained properly

[@gainlabs]

Another 🛋️couch potato yapping off at the 👄mouth...✋

[@adambritain5774]

Why not read his book before making comment?

[@lucu01]

seen his interview with Joe Rogan ? He explains what happened before to get to where he is now

[@williamdillard5060]

@House of Guards we ALL know what he HAD to do be Mr. Olympia. If we ever competed and had the genetics we'd have done it. I would have.

[@derekthrower5485]

@@gainlabs exactly

[@joeweider4896]

Lee Haney is the best of all times. For me surely!!!!