An often overlooked factor by most individuals while pursuing their fitness journey is a good night’s sleep. While it may sound like a basic thing, it can make a day-and-night difference in an athlete’s physique. Sleep plays a crucial role in the recovery of a bodybuilder after hours of intense training and strict dieting. 

The human body grows the most when it is in rest mode, and making this a priority, bodybuilding veteran Chris Bumstead is currently doing everything in his power to enhance his sleep quality while preparing for his fifth Classic Physique win in the upcoming Mr. Olympia.

Chris Bumstead makes no compromises with his sleep

One of the most profound aspects of Chris Bumstead’s bodybuilding journey is his emphasis on getting good and sound sleep. The micro-tears that develop in the muscle fibers when a bodybuilder trains are repaired during the deep sleep stage. When the fibers are repaired, they are rebuilt stronger and denser than before. This is referred to as the process of muscle hypertrophy. This is why getting good and sound sleep becomes all the more important for a bodybuilder.

While it is recommended to avoid exposure to digital devices at least an hour before bed, it is a bit unavoidable in today’s era. However, as a solution for this, Bumstead opts for blue light-blocking glasses before going to bed. In his recent Instagram story, Chris Bumstead posted a picture of himself wearing his night glasses and wrote, “Night glasses come with me everywhere. Operation actually sleep is in full effect.”

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This is not the first time Bumstead has emphasized getting good sleep. Previously, Bumstead revealed how sleep can be an essential tool in a bodybuilder’s arsenal.

Chris Bumstead’s take on the scientific claim by Matt Walker

Renowned brain scientist and professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Matt Walker, posted a YouTube video a few months ago educating about the effects of sleep. In the video, he covered in detail the consequences of sleep deprivation. Agreeing with his statements, Bumstead reposted the video on his Instagram story. 

In the story, Bumstead wrote, “Sleep over everything. Not only your health but if you want to be huge and shredded… sleep more.” Chris Bumstead shared his master advice with his fans that one should keep sleep above everything, as it plays an important role in bodybuilding.

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What are your views on Bumstead’s take on sleep? Let us know in the comments.