“Hand Him the Trophy Already”: Fans Declare 240 Lbs Bodybuilding Beast Winner Despite 2 Weeks to Go for Mr. Olympia 2023

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ByArpita Shrivastava

Oct 20, 2023 | 1:45 PM EDT

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They say confidence and self-belief are the first steps to achieving any goal. Then comes the hard work, passion, and commitment one bodybuilder has shown everything over the years. Evidently, Chris Bumstead, the reigning champion in classic physique, recently updated pictures on social media, and his fans spurred the excitement for him.

The 4x-time classic champ is killing in the gym with his intense workout sessions for the 2023 Mr. Olympia, which is scheduled in early November. This year’s competition is challenging because of the changes made by IFBB in the classic division, making it even more thrilling. According to the new rules, competitors in all height divisions will have an added advantage of 10 to 7 pounds.

Chris Bumstead’s belief is at its peak

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Furthermore, they made this decision to spread equality and fair game in the Men’s Classic Physique Division. Height classes 6’1 to 6’2 can put on 10 lbs, while middle and other ranges can bulk up to 7/8 lbs. These changes have given the chance to Cbum’s competitors to give the tough competition this year.

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However, Cbum is really confident about himself winning and that this change of rules didn’t bother him and he’s been putting in the hard work. The King of Aesthetics is continuously showing off his progress and gearing up for the upcoming event.

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Sharing his recent workout glimpse through the picture carousel. The 28-year-old beast uploaded six photos of himself which were clicked during his workout session. While he was confused about the sets, he wrote in his post caption “Sh*t was that 2 sets or 3 sets…?” The photos he uploaded were from his chest day drill. He began his session with a machine cable and did around 25 reps. However, The Canadian Bodybuilder’s gigantic physique captured over 93k people’s attention. Seeing his veins popping out blew fans’ minds.

People proclaimed Cbum as a champion

His dedication astounded fans and declared him the winner, “Hand him the trophy already…. Saaap!” other fans added, “Trophy 🏆 reserved, they just want to see him on stage that’s it,” another complimented his growth “Bro is getting bigger and more defined every year.. setting the standard for years to come.”

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Many wrote in his post,“It’s all set to be a champion again” and “It’s an honor to be from the same era as you, monster.” However, constantly showed his confidence and claimed that he would be crowned again, making fans believe in him. Who is your favorite in this division, and who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments below.

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