After Taking a Dig at His Brazilian Opponent, Chris Bumstead Expresses Gratitude for Their Battle: “You Push Me to Be Better”

The king of aesthetics, Chris Bumstead, is often compared to the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has shown why he has been celebrated in the world of bodybuilding. Bumstead is now a five-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champ. He is not only popular for his victories and his incredible shredded physique, but also for how he treats his competitors and his followers. His inspirational behavior motivates people to be like him.

However, during the Mr. Olympia 2023 he defeated formidable contenders like Ramon Dino and his rival Urs Kalecinski, and retained his title for the fifth time. His victory solidified his status as one of the greatest bodybuilders in the modern era. After his victory, he showed his gratitude to the people who helped and motivated him in the pursuit of his goals.

Chris Bumstead giving credit to his rival for pushing him towards victory

Cbum took to his Instagram and shared a few pictures of him and Ramon Dino. The carousel of three pictures is nothing but an inspiring gesture from the reigning champion. He posted three pictures of them together, posing on the prestigious stage of Olympia.

Subsequently to his shout-out to his fiance Courtney King and his coach Hany ‘the Pro Creator’ Rambod, he turned to his competitor and shared an encouraging quote that Dino motivated him to perform at his best. The Canadian bodybuilder wrote in his caption “Grateful for this battle  @ramondinopro. “You push me to be better and it’s a privilege to share the stage,” Cbum further added.

A few days ago, he posted several pictures with his coach and the new Champion in the Men’s open division, Derek Lunsford. “People always ask what it’s like being coached by Hany, he’s the goat, there’s not much more I can say,” Cbum mentioned in his caption.

Praising his coach Hany Rambod

Additionally, Bumstead shed light on his coach’s remarkable achievements throughout his career. He stated, “24 titles speaks for itself. But more important he’s an even better man than coach and I’m grateful to be on this journey together. Love you, brother.” Earlier, before the Olympia took place he opened up about having difficulties in the preparation. He wrote in one of his posts that it is hard to prepare for the fifth time than the first time.

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The 28-year-old further said,

“I won’t pretend like it’s all optimism, I can be pretty hard on myself and spend days feeling pretty discouraged.” He explained that it’s never easy to face challenges. You have to be mentally strong to push your limits despite the hard times. It is easy to quit, but difficult to face challenges with determination.

However, regardless of the challenges and ups and downs he faced, he managed to overcome them and shone brighter than ever. What do you think of Bumstead’s winning streak? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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