Bodybuilder and fitness influencer Jesse James West has become quite popular in the bodybuilding community. Last year, the young influencer got a taste of how it feels to compete when he participated, and did well, in an NPC bodybuilding contest. However, he went in with a barebones prep. Now, the self-proclaimed son of eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman plans to compete again and has a serious approach this time.
West is doing an entire series of videos, which he calls the prep series, for his upcoming show. In episode four, with five days left before his contest, West trained with The King. To train with the eight-time Mr. Olympia, West custom-made the legendary striped shorts Coleman wore while training in his prime. He also got matching shirts and said, “Like father like son.” However, the images he uploaded to Instagram of himself standing beside the 59-year-old blew the minds of bodybuilding fans.
Jesse James West and Ronnie Coleman at Metroflex gym
With less than a week before his contest, Jesse James West pulled out all the stops. Not only did he train with Coleman in matching gym outfits, but they also trained at the legendary Metroflex gym. In his post, the 25-year-old uploaded two images with The King of bodybuilding. The first image seemed to have been clicked mid-workout, probably after the dumbbell press session.
However, in the second snap, Coleman and West hit the most muscular pose under perfect downlighting. While the images showed the progress the 25-year-old has made in a short time, Coleman stole the show. Despite needing a wheelchair and crutches, Coleman shocked fans with his physique.
While the former Mr. Olympia can stand pain-free thanks to stem cell therapy, he still requires assistance to move around. Hence, fans were shocked at how the 59-year-old rivaled the 25-year-old in muscle mass. They flocked to the comments section to point out that fact.
The bodybuilding world couldn’t believe how huge Ronnie Coleman looked
The majority of commenters on West’s post agreed that the former mass monster looked just as big as West. “Bro is still just as big as you,” commented one fan. “It’s crazy that, even with injuries, Ronnie’s genetics still shine through!” wrote one fan, who seemed surprised at how much muscle mass Coleman has held on to.
“Bro still looking like a hulk,” wrote another fan. Some fans thought Ronnie Coleman looked bigger than Jesse James West at 59. “Still bigger than Jesse,” wrote a fan. “Ronnie lowkey looking big again these days,” commented another. How did you react? Write your thoughts in the comments.
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