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Chris Bumstead Continues Progress With Massive Leg Day Workout
Chris Bumstead continues to crush the gym since his return with a huge leg day.
Chris Bumstead is back in his full swing and is crushing the gym since returning to action. Bumstead had to take some tie off after battling COVID-19 but has since gotten back in the gym. Bumstead recently shared a huge leg day workout to get a massive pump.
Bumstead lost upwards of 28 pounds when he contracted the virus. He was forced to take time away from the gym as he recovered. This was back in December and the reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia champ has been hard at work since. Bumstead took to his YouTube page to share a huge leg workout that he went though recently.
Chris Bumstead began his workout with single leg extensions and leg curls. When performing single leg extensions, the machine the does not have enough weight for Bumstead. He performs a set of 20 and returns to the other leg to perform reps until failure. Bumstead then moves onto back squats, where he has to watch his knees.
Bumstead explained how he has to wear knee sleeves and a lifting belt for working sets. These come after a warm-up set before he adds plates. Back squats can also train hips and hamstrings but Bumstead also focuses on keeping his knees pain-free.
“Personally, I’m old, I have old man knees. So I just wear them for injury prevention when I go heavy. But I personally like to warm up until one or two sets before my working set… I’ll wear no sleeves. That’s so that I’m not completely dependent on them. I still got a little bit of completely free weight on my knee. So when I start to go heavier, especially now that I am getting back into squats, I throw the sleeves on. I wear really loose ones. More just to keep my knee a little supportive and warm.”
Chris Bumstead moves onto Bulgarian squats after his final set of back squats. These are done to build up the glute muscles and this is an area of focus for the Olympia champion. Bumstead ends the workout with hamstring curls and machine calf raises.
Once the workout is complete, Bumstead explains how he is still in the reintegration phase. This is because he is still working his way up since returning from COVID-19 and back in the gym. Bumstead is not performing his normal set volume at the moment. He will add an addition drop set if he feels like he has more energy.
When healthy, Chris Bumstead has one of the best physiques in bodybuilding and will be going for another Olympia title in December. This leg day shows that Bumstead is back to training at a high level and there is still another gear he can reach.
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10 Best Backs In Bodybuilding & On The Internet
Here is a list of the 10 best backs in bodybuilding, also seen on social media!
Bodybuilders are all around impressive mass monsters, however, those with massive backs need to be applauded. While so many people work their front, really beefing up their chests, biceps, and abs, it is an incredible disservice to neglect your back. A massive back can be an impressive sight and these bodybuilders certainly know how to get it done.
If you slack off in the gym and neglect your back, these will definitely put yours to shame. As Olympia competitors and seriously dedicated athletes, what it takes to have a back like this is something else. So, if you’ve ever wondered who has the best backs in bodybuilding, we’ve done the hard work for you by putting it all in one place.
10 Best Backs In Bodybuilding
1. Big Ramy
Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay is an Egyptian bodybuilder and two-time Olympia winner, taking first back-to-back in 2020 and 2021. Since earning his pro card in 2012, he has been nothing but dominant on the pro circuit. His workouts and strict attention to detail have produced a massive back and one clearly worthy of back-to-back Olympia titles.
2. Brandon Curry
Brandon Curry took home the Mr. Olympia title in 2019, just before Big Ramy began his amazing run. As a football player early on, Curry had a physique waiting to be unleashed and his thick muscular appearance lends credence to his massive back.
3. Kai Greene
Kai Greene is one of the bodybuilders to envy and his overall physique lets his back pop. As an Olympia competitor with loads of runner-up finishes, his breakout role in Generation Iron gave fans an insight into Kai and his amazing work ethic. He seeks to create a revolutionary approach to bodybuilding to constantly improve the sport.
4. Phil Heath
Phil Heath is a seven-time Olympia winner with a reputation for being one of the most muscular men on the planet. Overall, Phil is massive and his approach to training is something that pro and aspiring bodybuilders can strive towards.
5. Hadi Choopan
Hadi Choopan has an impressive bodybuilding resume and is a force to be reckoned with. When he turns around, his back is something to envy and as a constant competitor in the pro circuit, his approach to training only continues gains to his back and overall physique.
6. Hunter Labrada
Hunter Labrada has found a great routine over the years working to reduce his volume at times and allowing his body to catch up to his intense training routines. With a massive back to prove his physique is competition worthy, this bodybuilder is a force on the pro circuit when he turns around.
7. Nick Walker
Nick Walker joined the list of big names to win the Arnold Classic, among other competitions, and his giant back is just one of his many physical attributes. With a focus on machine exercises, Nick continues to build a bigger back so those pop every chance they can.
8. William Bonac
William Bonac has a humble attitude and drive to be the best and his top three finishes in many competitions proves his hard work. When he turns around, it separates him from other notable pros and his nickname as “The Conqueror” certainly becomes reality.
9. Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead is a three-time Olympia champ in the Classic Physique division and continues to amaze with his shredded aesthetic. He is constantly changing up his back routine to challenge his muscles and continue to build an amazing back for all to envy.
10. Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw is a two-time Ms. Olympia winner with wins in 2020 and 2021. Her approach to training has kept her dominant on the pro circuit and her shredded back is something all aspiring bodybuilders can aim for.
Wrap Up
Building a massive back is something to not take for granted. When you turn around, people should envy your entire physique. For those of us who work their biceps, chest, abs, and others impressive muscles, the back is one of those things that can make or break results. These bodybuilders have amazing and impressive backs and put a real emphasis on building these muscles so they can continue dominance on the professional level.
What do you think? Do these backs live up to the hype?
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Chris Bumstead Wins Gymshark’s “STRENGTH TEST” Against Other Elite Athletes
Chris Bumstead completed the heaviest shoulder press in the end.
It is no secret that Chris Bumstead has incredible strength and it is always entertaining to see it in action. The three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion recently participated in a Strength Challenge against other Gymshark athletes. In the end, it was Bumstead who was victorious.
A group of big name fitness athletes took place in the challenge. This includes bodybuilding and CrossFit competitors. Because of their different backgrounds, the athletes agreed to use the standing push press as the exercise. David Laid explained at the beginning of the video that this is an exercise that is the perfect middle ground between bodybuilding and CrossFit.
Athletes took turns completing a one-rep max lift with the weight being increased each round until there was one left standing. The lift had to be performed in a singular motion with elbows locked out at the top. The full results from the competition can be seen below and the video is posted to Gymshark’s YouTube page.
Full Results
Chris Bumstead – 120 kilograms (264.5 lbs)
Noah Ohlsen – 110 kilograms (242.5 lbs)
George Bamfo Jr – 110 kilograms (242.5 lbs)
Julian Marquez – 110 kilograms (242.5 lbs)
Ashton Hall – 110 kilograms (242.5 lbs)
Will Tennyson – 100 kilograms (220.5 lbs)
Jah’Son Patterson – 80 kilograms (176.4 lbs)
Elika Bang – 60 kilograms (132.3 lbs)
David Laid – 50 kilograms (110.2 lbs)
Chris Bumstead entered as the favorite to win this competition and even joked about his advantage in weight.
“I only have like 80 pounds on everyone so I really hope I don’t lose this.”
Bumstead recently returned to training after battling COVID-19. He is carrying less weight this offseason than he usually does because of the virus but his muscle tone and body fat percentage remain at a normal level. It is clear that his strength has not wavered either.
Other Competitors
David Laid has built site the following on social media and this has helped him grow in the fitness industry. He was battling an injured elbow during this contest that he hurt while arm wrestling. Noah Ohlsen is one of the best CrossFit competitors in the sport. He finished second to Bumstead by completing a 110kg lift.
George Bamfo Jr. and Ashton Hall are other big names that have gained recognition on social media because of their shredded physiques. Both were able to complete the 110kg lift, along with Julian Marquez, but could not reach 120kg and take down Bumstead.
Will Tennyson has made a name for himself on YouTube performing different challenges and workouts. Tennyson has a great mind for fitness and always performs lifts with great form. He bowed out after competing a 100kg lift. Trainers Jah’Son Patterson and Elika Bang round out the list of competitors who were seen in the video.
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Chris Bumstead Shares Bulking Diet To Prepare For 2022 Olympia
Chris Bumstead has his plan set for the offseason preparing for the 2022 Olympia.
Chris Bumstead is back in the gym and that means his preparation for the 2022 Olympia is in full swing. Bumstead missed some time in the gym after battling COVID-19 and lost a significant amount of weight. He revealed that he was 28 pounds lighter than his normal offseason weight to this point. Now that he is back in the gym, Bumstead took viewers through his diet plan to bulk up.
Bumstead is preparing for the 2022 Olympia, which is scheduled to take place from Dec. 16-18 in Las Vegas. Bumstead is the reigning three-time Classic Physique champion and could make it four in a row this year. Bumstead is organized when putting together his plan and he does this using the CBum Fitness app. He begins by calculating his calorie intake. He will be eating 4,161 calories, 139 grams of fat, 488 grams of carbs, and 240 grams of protein.
Chris Bumstead took to YouTube to show off his meal plan. He explains how he prefers to eat two larger meals with pre- and post-workout meals in between. His final meal comes before going to sleep.
Breakfast
Bumstead begins his meal with a smoothie before making his breakfast. This meal will consist of 1,037 calories. The smoothie consists of the following ingredients:
Blueberries
Raspberries
Half banana
Glutamine
Greens
Fiber
One scoop Whey protein
70 grams oatmeal
This is the first of five meals that Bumstead will eat throughout the day. This number might rise up to six if he wants to add a smaller meal to improve digestion. In his smoothie, Bumstead decides to use water rather than milk. He then moves onto making breakfast.
Three eggs
Three slices of toast
Half avocado
Ketchup
Pre- and Post-Workout
Bumstead cooks his pre-workout meal with coconut aminos. It is a total of 623 calories. Now that his taste has recovered, Bumstead can enjoy spices once again rather than just feeling the heat.
280 grams white rice
175 grams ground turkey
Shredded lettuce
Broccoli sprouts
After his workout, Bumstead eats 510 calories. This is a meal consisting of 100 grams of white rice and MegaFit Keto sesame chicken.
Dinner
Chris Bumstead added revised glucose to his higher-carb meals. This contains berberine and chromium. This dinner is a total of 1,177 calories and is a simple meal. Bumstead prefers pasta and sweet potatoes when trying to add carbs.
160 grams brown rice
225 grams ground beer
Pasta sauce
Final Meal
The final meal of the day for Chris Bumstead is chocolate chip protein pancakes. He uses Birch Benders pancake mix because it has more protein than regular mix. Alongside the pancakes, Bumstead makes a protein shake with one and a half scoops of Whey protein and glutamine in water.
This completes a full day of eating for Chris Bumstead as he prepares for the 2022 Olympia at the end of the year. If he keeps up his routine with his normal dedication, Bumstead could be looking at his fourth title in a row.
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Chris Bumstead Down 28 Pounds This Offseason, Returns To Training After COVID-19
Chris Bumstead returns to training to build another championship physique.
The Classic Physique division continues to gain popularity year after year. It is now near the top of the sport and Chris Bumstead if a huge reason. Bumstead earned his Pro Card back in 2016 and immediately became an elite competitor. The reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia champ recently got back in the gym after a battle with COVID-19 caused him to lose a significant amount of weight.
Bumstead took to his YouTube channel to explain his lifestyle since winning his third consecutive Olympia title. He revealed that he felt it was a good period to take some time off and let his body recover. During that time, Bumstead contracted COVID and had to take even more time away from the gym. At this time, Bumstead revealed he is about 28 pounds lighter than he was at this point last year.
“I had decided to take a bunch of time off. Give my body a rest. Go natty C Bum. Give my internals a rest, my muscles a rest. I was barely training. You guys saw my last few videos. My training intensity was pretty shit. I don’t know why I filmed them. I was training a few times a week, losing weight drastically. I was focusing on my health.”
Since becoming an IFBB professional, Chris Bumstead has had great determination, both in the gym and in his diet plan. This is a process that can become grueling, especially when perfection is expected.
This is where Bumstead admitted he could use a break.
“When I compete now, I put extreme pressure on myself. I become obsessive with my goal with training, diet, rest, nutrition, recovery. Just what can be best for the Olympia because I have to be the best because I have to win. Balancing that enjoyment that I still love bodybuilding and that pressure of me having to be three-time, four-time Mr. Olympia is a juggle that I have to work on.”
Chris Bumstead contracted COVID-19 around Christmas. After recovering, he came down with another unknown illness that kept him out of action for a bit longer. Bumstead has since returned to training and is still in great shape. He revealed that he has lost weight but his body fat percentage is around the same. This means that h will focus on building back the necessary muscle.
In his recent video, Bumstead showcased his fourth day back in the gym. It was a massive back workout which he completed five exercises. These were lat pulldowns, smith machine bent-over rows, T-bar rows, close-grip lat pulldowns, and cable standing lat push downs.
There is no doubt that Chris Bumstead will get back to championship shape and compete for another Olympia title when the time comes. It is important for all athletes to take a step back and regain that passion when it might be difficult. For Bumstead, this time off could help him come back better than ever.
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Chris Bumstead Back Workout For A Sprawling Christmas Tree
3x Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead shares a massive back workout!
Believe us when we say there will be major posterior pounding on the Chris Bumstead back workout routine. Honestly, we would be disappointed if we did not have to crawl out of the gym by the end of the 3X Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion’s training regimen.
Building a V-taper is easier said than done. Your back is the second largest muscle group after legs. An effective back training session can be as taxing (if not more) than a leg workout. You need to target your back from every angle to ensure overall development.
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Chris Bumstead Stats
Name: Christopher Adam Bumstead
Nickname: CBum
D.o.B: 2 February 1995
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 225 pounds
Chest: 51″ (130 cm)
Waist: 30″ (76 cm)
Bicep: 20″ (51 cm)
Chris Bumstead Story
The reigning Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champ was born in Ottawa, Canada. He was involved in multiple sports through his childhood, playing football, baseball, basketball, and hockey in high school.
CBum started lifting at the age of 14 and fell in love with working out. He went from 170 to 225 pounds between the ninth and twelfth grades, growing his legs the most.
After building what he thought was a good physique, Bumstead met his sister’s boyfriend (a pro bodybuilder), Iain Valliere, and things started to change for the better. Iain made Chris believe that he could compete and become a fierce competitor.
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In 2016, at the age of 21, he earned his pro card after taking home the IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championship trophy.
Chris Bumstead draws inspiration from the golden age bodybuilders. He focuses on keeping his waist small and building broad shoulders. It would be safe to say that CBum is one of the most popular bodybuilders of our time.
Bodybuilding legends like Jay Cutler have predicted that Chris could win the Mr. Olympia crown if he were to change divisions in the future. Given his monster size and razor-sharp conditioning, we would not be surprised to see him lift the Sandow a few years down the line.
Trivia: In 2021, Chris Bumstead won his third consecutive Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title at the age of 26. He was the runner-up in 2017 and 2018.
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Chris Bumstead Back Workouts Principles
CBum follows a 5-day training split, and some of his favorite exercises include squats, incline dumbbell press, and bent-over barbell rows. He uses the following training principles to make the most of his back workout:
1. Get the Form Right
Chris Bumstead is big on building a strong foundation. Before he starts prepping for a show, he takes a few weeks to work on his lifting form. Once in tune with the exercises, he adds weight to the bar (or machine) and gets after it.
Most rookies let their egos get the better of them in the gym. Remember – weightlifting and bodybuilding are two different sports. Chasing weights before nailing down your form can put you at risk of injuries.
If you are new to the fit lifestyle, do not hesitate to ask for help from more experienced lifters in your gym. Tip: If you are in it for longevity, you should steer clear of the broscientists.
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2. Do Not Pull With Your Biceps
Many lifters use their biceps to pull the weight during back training. Doing this takes the tension off the back and puts it on your upper arms. If you have a more intense pump in your arms compared to your lats at the end of a back exercise, you are probably doing it wrong.
Focus on pulling the weight using your elbows and keep them close to your sides while performing back exercises. Flaring out your elbows distributes the tension to your biceps and shoulders.
For some people, gripping the dumbbell, barbell, or machine handle too hard has been known to ignite bicep and forearm recruitment. If you face similar issues, weightlifting straps can take the tension off your arms and transfer it to your target muscles.
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3. Focus on Lat Isolation
You should be able to see your lats and shoulder blades move during your back exercises. If you only notice arm movement, you are not following a full range of motion. On top of that, with every rep, pause and squeeze the life out of your lats.
For optimal lat recruitment and stimulation, you need to follow a full range of motion and contract your muscles with every rep. Just going through the motions for the sake of it is not going to cut it. You need to have a strong mind-muscle connection to make the most of your workouts.
If you face muscle or strength imbalances, unilateral lifts will help better isolate your lats and fix the issues. Research has shown that most athletes can benefit immensely from adding unilateral training to their training regimen.
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4. Use Different Grips
Switching grips can make your back light up like the 4th of July. A pronated (palms facing downward), supinated (palms facing upward), and neutral (palms facing each other) all target your back differently.
You also have the option of adding more variations in your back training by using W or V-bars during cable exercises. Having a mix of these grips in your back workouts can ignite muscle growth and help grow that sprawling Christmas tree.
5. Include a Ton of Variety
You need to constantly add variety to your training to ensure that you never hit a wall. Performing the same exercise over and over for weeks on end is a sure-shot way of hitting a plateau.
Chris Bumstead changes up the start of his back workout after every three back days. He rotates through deadlifts for three back workouts, then switches to rack pulls for the next three sessions, and then skips both, moving right to dumbbell rows for the last three workouts of the cycle.
Apart from switching exercises, you could also add variety to your workouts by using advanced training principles like supersets, dropsets, intraset stretching, and experimenting with the number of reps, sets, and time under tension (TuT).
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6. Keep Rest Between Sets to a Minimal
If you are eating 5,000 monster calories like Chris Bumstead, you need to utilize every opportunity you can find to burn them off. While performing the Chris Bumstead back workout, limit your rest duration between sets and exercise to less than 60 seconds.
Note: Do not waste your resting time checking Instagram or clicking selfies. Use it to stretch your muscles and pose. Posing can improve your mind-muscle connection and help induce muscle-ripping pumps.
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Chris Bumstead Back Workout
If you have seen Chris Bumstead hitting back poses on stage or his Instagram page, you know there are no weak spots in his posterior muscle chain. Let kids near CBum while he is posing, and they might end up hanging lights and stockings on his sprawling Christmas tree.
Building thickness in his already-wide back is one of Chris Bumstead’s back workout goals.
During Mr. Olympia 2021 presser, Bumstead explicitly mentioned that his back gains were on another level, and he had added 10 pounds of muscle mass just in his back.
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Chris Bumstead Back Training Routine
Here is the Chris Bumstead back workout that will help you achieve similar results:
1. Deadlift: 6 sets of 6-8 reps
Steps:
Stand behind a barbell with a shoulder-width stance and your knees slightly bent.
Hinge at your hips and bend slightly at your knees.
Push back your butt while keeping your core engaged so that your back stays flat.
Squat down and bend at your knees to grab the bar with a mixed grip – one hand in supinated and the other in a pronated position.
Keeping your core tight, push through your heels, and lift the weight, straightening your knees first, keeping your back flat, and then reversing the hinge at your hip to stand up.
Pause at the top of the movement and contract your lats and shoulder blades.
Return to the starting position in a controlled motion.
Repeat for recommended reps.
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2. Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Row: 4 sets of 10-12 reps (each arm)
Rather than using a staggered stance on dumbbell rows, Chris Bumstead likes to square his feet to the bench where he stabilizes his body with his resting arm. It makes the movement more concentrated.
Steps:
Set an incline bench at a 60-degree angle to the floor.
Place your left hand on the edge of the inclined side of the bench, take a step back, and stand with a narrower than shoulder-width stance.
Grab a dumbbell with your right hand using a neutral grip.
Pull your elbow back and upwards towards the roof without letting it flare out.
Pause and contract your lat at the top of the movement.
Return to the starting position with a slow and controlled motion.
Repeat for recommended reps before switching sides.
3. Seated Cable Row: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
Use a V-handle attachment on the cable row machine. To hit your lower lat, make sure you are performing seated rows low – below your belly button.
Steps:
Sit on the cable row machine with your knees bent and grab the V-bar attachment with a neutral grip.
Position yourself with your knees slightly bent and so that you have to reach to grab the handle with outstretched arms yet without curling the lower back over.
Pull the handle toward your lower abdomen without using momentum and swinging back and forth.
Keep your torso upright and chest raised throughout the movement.
Contract your shoulder blades and lats at the top of the movement.
Return to the starting position with a controlled motion.
Repeat for recommended reps.
4. Close Grip Lat Pulldown (rope attachment): 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Incorporating both close and wide-grip pulldowns in the Chris Bumstead back workout help target different posterior muscles.
Steps:
Sit on the pulldown machine with an upright torso.
Secure your legs under the thigh pad.
Grasp the rope attachment with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
While keeping your chest raised, pull the rope down until your elbows move behind you.
Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
Pause and contract your shoulder blades and lats at the bottom of the movement.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat for recommended repetitions.
5. Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown: 2 sets of 12-15 reps (dropset)
Wide-grip lat pulldowns consist of dropsets. After performing 12 reps, you will drop down the weight and perform another 15 reps. Choose a weight that will make you hit failure in the dropset.
Steps:
Choose your weight, and sit down on the pulldown machine with an upright torso.
Adjust the thigh pad so that your legs fit snuggly under the support.
Grasp the bar with a pronated (overhand) grip, with your hands more than shoulder-width apart.
Pull down the bar until it is a few inches away from your upper chest.
Pause and contract your shoulder blades and lats at the bottom of the movement.
Return to the starting position with a controlled motion.
Repeat for recommended reps.
6. Dumbbell Pullover: 4 sets of 10-12 reps
While performing the dumbbell pullover, focus on a deep stretch and only come about 3/4th of the way up to keep tension on the lats.
Steps:
Lie across a stable flat bench. Your upper back, neck, and head should be fully supported.
Plant your feet shoulder-width apart on the floor.
Hold a dumbbell at its neck with both hands.
Extend your arms toward the ceiling, over your chest. Your palms should be facing each other, and your elbows slightly bent.
As you inhale, extend the weights back and over your head, keeping a strong back and core.
Exhale slowly and come about 3/4th of the way up.
Repeat for recommended reps.
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7. Back Extension (bodyweight): 2 sets to Failure
Back extension is one of the most effective ways of training your lower back. CBum performs two bodyweight sets of back extensions to failure.
Steps:
Position yourself on the back extension machine with your hips on top of the cushioned pads and your feet secured under the leg anchor.
Your body should be in a straight line at the starting position.
Place your arms behind your head or cross them in front of your chest.
Lower your torso until your head is a few inches off the floor.
Return to the starting position explosively and lift your torso a few inches.
Pause and contract your back for a couple of seconds.
Repeat for recommended reps.
Conclusion
By the end of the Chris Bumstead back workout, your muscles will be begging for mercy. Remember – Do not engage in ego lifting. If you do not feel a pump after every set, you should lower the weight and focus on contracting your back with every rep.
Put in the work, and the Gods of bodybuilding shall bless you with the physique of your dreams. Good luck!
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Chris Bumstead Makes Statement After Olympia Win
Chris Bumstead is once again the king of the Classic Physique division.
After contending with the best of the best in the Classic Physique division, Chris Bumstead once again emerged victorious. It was Bumstead’s third straight Olympia victory and cemented himself as the best in the world.
The event played out pretty similarly to the 2020 Olympia. Chris Bumstead once again took first place at the 2021 show while Terrence Ruffin took second and former champion Breon Ansley ended up in third.
Chris Bumstead worked hard in his preparation and once again wowed the crowd with his incredible physical form. Bumstead demonstrated the class of a true champion. With this third straight victory it’s hard to wonder who has what it takes to challenge Bumstead in the near future.
Gratitude in Victory
Chris Bumstead took to social media to express his excitement and gratitude for winning the 2021 Olympia.
This is the first morning after a show I woke up not in shock, not going “I can’t believe what just happened”…. and it feels damn good.
It’s not because I knew I had the win, I didn’t. I felt like I was fighting tooth and nail this whole prep and I had to show up at my best to stand a chance at defending my title.
Rather it’s because I was fully present yesterday on stage. I remember ever single moment so clearly.
I simply felt at peace.
Now I have these moments as deep rooted memories I will never forget and I’m so grateful for the experience.
I spend a lot of time trying to apply the power of now to my daily life and I’m definitely not the best at it. It’s a constant work in progress, but when you live it and truly experience moments for what they are, nothing compares to that feeling.
Chris Bumstead is once again the king of the division with Terrence Ruffin hot on his heels. It appears that unless Ruffin is able to reach a new level or another contender is able to step up to the plate, Bumstead will be ruling over the division for years to come.
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Chris Bumstead Reacts to the Passing of George Peterson
Chris Bumstead reacts to George Peterson’s tragic passing.
After the shocking news of the passing of George Peterson III, Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead reacts to the horrible news.
The bodybuilding world is still reeling from the news of George Peterson passing away. Peterson’s sudden passing shocked everyone and has sent shockwaves through the community. As of now there is still no cause of death, which has only sparked speculation online.
Perhaps the most shocking piece of information about this whole case is how young George Peterson was. At 37 years old, Peterson had so much left to offer not only the bodybuilding community, but the world. So many individuals have come forward to express just how incredible a man Peterson was.
By all accounts George Peterson was a gentleman, a kind and respectful human being who left a positive impression on everyone he crossed paths with. That includes the men he competing against in not only the 212 division, but the Classic Physique division as well. Namely reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead.
Having competed a number of times against George Peterson, Chris Bumstead had the opportunity to know the man on a different level. Competing against another high level athlete creates a bond that few can understand. Peterson and Bumstead both pursued the top honor of becoming Olympia champion. Both men pushed each other to become better versions of themselves. As such, the passing of Peterson has affected Bumstead greatly.
The passing of George Peterson still fresh, Chris Bumstead did his part to honor the passing of his compatriot.
Moments I won’t forget.
I appreciate you pushing me on stage and being a man to look up to both on and off the stage. Humble and hardworking at its finest.
Sending my love to your loved ones brother. RIP??❤️
The passing of George Peterson will send reverberations throughout the bodybuilding community. With so many competitors and veterans passing over the last few years, question will continue to arise as to the safety of the athletes involved.
The Generation Iron team extends condolences to the family and friends of George Peterson III.
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Chris Bumstead Gives Physique Update 3 Days Out Of Olympia
Chris Bumstead provided a physique update just three days out of the 2021 Olympia competition.
There is no doubt that Chris Bumstead is the class of the Classic Physique division in bodybuilding. The reigning two-time Olympia champion, Bumstead will enter the 2021 competition looking to make it three in a row. The Canadian bodybuilder has not been shy about providing updates on social media.
Bumstead is active on both Instagram and YouTube. Just three days away from the biggest event of the year, Bumstead has provided a physique update on both platforms. He released a YouTube video showing progress. This is nothing new for the competitor as he has given some workout and meal-plan advice on his page before. On Instagram, Bumstead showed off a picture, alongside personal trainer Axel Lopez.
“Peak week for me, show day for @axcellent_fitness ?? We been killing ourselves for this now it’s time to show it off. Kill it today brother??P.S. New peak week YouTube video is live click the link in my bio or head to my channel?”
This will be Chris Bumstead’s fourth appearance in the Olympia. He began in 2017 and finished second twice before earning back-to-back victories in 2019 and 2020. Heading into this year’s event, Bumstead is once again the favorite in the Classic Physique division.
As of now, Bumstead seems content about remaining in the Classic Physique division. He has referenced his health in the past and the fact that this division allows him to remain healthy and within his limits. Health has been a main concern surrounding Men’s Open bodybuilding over the last year and this led to some comments by Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was quoted during the Arnold Classic saying that Classic Physique if the future of bodybuilding.
For now, Men’s Open remains in the family as Iain Valliere is the brother-in-law of Bumstead. It has been a successful year for Valliere, finishing with two victories and a second-place finish at the Arnold Classic, heading into the Olympia.
Chris Bumstead remains an elite competitor in Classic Physique and has a chance to win his third-straight Olympia. There are some elite competitors vying for that top spot but Bumstead has been showing that he is in a league of his own. Will that continue this year? If social media is any indication, it very well could continue for Bumstead.
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Pro Figure Athlete Melissa Bumstead Accused & Arrested For Receiving Steroids In Mail
Melissa Bumstead was arrested on Friday.
Melissa Bumstead, professional bodybuilder and social media influencer, was arrested on Friday after being linked to a package from Canada containing multiple anabolic steroid medications, according to TC Palm.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office investigators listed Bumstead as an “importer” of the drugs being shipped from Montreal, Quebec. She was arrested on six felony counts of possession of controlled substance without a prescription.
A package being delivered to Bumstead was flagged on Sept. 1 and received an extensive exam by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials. This is where the investigation began. This package contained steroids and prescription medications. On Sept. 8, a Homeland Security Investigations agent contacted the sheriff’s office when another package was being delivered to Bumstead. This one contained testosterone propionate, drostanolone propionate, and oxandrolone.
The package was delivered to the 5400 block of Southwest Landing Creek Drive in Palm City by a detective. After opening the package, a powder was left on Bumstead’s hands as evidence that she did, indeed, open the tracked shipment.
The home address where the package was sent was linked to an LLC of Bumstead’s brother, Chris Bumstead. Chris, of course, is the current and two time Classic Physique Olympia champion. It is unclear if any charges will be pressed against him at this time. Melissa Bumstead was released from Martin County Jail on Sept. 11.
Bumstead has been in Florida with her brother, Chris, preparing for the 2021 Olympia, which is set to take place on Oct. 7-10 in Orlando.
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