Bodybuilding Legend Who Redefined Masculinity, Reveals His Mantra to Building Confidence

Chris Bumstead is a new-age bodybuilder who often reminds fans of the golden era when symmetry and aesthetics were the standards of greatness. The 4x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion is gearing up for his 5th Mr. Olympia this year. Moreover, the fitness icon impresses the world with his nuanced approach to life. Additionally, the fitness influencer incorporates emotional and mental clarity in his everyday milieu. Recently, the 28-year-old bodybuilder taught an important life lesson in the bodybuilding community.

 Now that the Mr. Olympia competition is just months away, preps are in full swing. Chris Bumstead took to YouTube to post a training session. He captioned the video, “SHOULDER WORKOUT, AM I TOO DISTRACTED??” Furthermore, he answered “how to be confident” in the video. 

Chris Bumstead underscores the value of fighting fears

In the starting minutes of the clip, the strength athlete reveals the answer to the priceless dilemma of confidence building. He said, “But doing things that scare you builds confidence in every aspect of your life, not just the thing that scares you,” said Cbum thoughtfully. He further elaborates, “If you’re someone nervous, pick something small that scares you and do it consistently. Pick something else. Keep doing keep doing it. You’re gonna build confidence. It’s impossible not to,” added Bumstead, diving into his own experiences. With four Olympia crowns, Bumstead would know the importance of confidence. 

The fitness icon has always been vocal about his own challenges. Moreover, he never paints a rosy picture of the world. A few months back, in an interview with Chris Williamson, Cbum fearlessly narrated a weak moment when he let the pressure get to him. He exhibited an emotional side of his persona, disclosing the challenges even warriors like him face. The sports person also battled kidney disease in 2018, right before the Mr Olympia competition. Bumstead faced many hurdles but remained confident. Moreover, he challenged the established notions of masculinity in the fitness community.

Bumstead challenged the narrative of masculinity

In the exclusive Chris Williamson podcast, Cbum narrated the incident. His partner found him sobbing on the bathroom floor six weeks before Mr Olympia. Baring his soul, the athlete said, “She’s like, are you like okay?…… And I just started bawling. And I had no idea. I didn’t know I was that stressed out. I just was like numb, and I just started bawling like hitting the floor. I was just sobbing. I was like I just feel like the world’s crashing .”  

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The pressure of winning, his health condition, and his recent move to Florida had weighed heavy upon Cbum. Furthermore, he reached out to the men who feel burdened but are reluctant to show their emotions. As they think society might penalize them for their weakness. Cbum further added, “Men who feel like they have to provide and like the world is on their shoulders, …….. their wife and their family, want to help them…”  

To sum up, IFBB pro is fighting the stereotypical attitudes towards masculinity. Furthermore, he is challenging the traditional repressive structures that bind individuals to the shackles of society. Bumstead is an inspiration not only for the bodybuilding community but also for the entire sports industry. Have you heard of the podcast? Let us know in the comments. 

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