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Very few athletes in the world, let alone bodybuilders, have chosen a path for themselves and achieved every single goal they set out with perfection. Canadian IFBB bodybuilding legend Chris Bumstead is one of them. In his recent podcast appearance with Chris Williamson, Bumstead opened up about various things in life and bodybuilding in general. The 4x Mr. Olympia also talked about the age-old belief system in ‘Lone Wolf Sigma Male’, where the sigma or alpha male always goes alone and achieves his dreams and the beta seldom lags and relies on others. Bumstead’s nuanced, sensitive, and original approach to masculinity and his take on why that belief system is false earns plaudits from fans.

Chris Bumstead just named a bunch of people in his life who helped him get where he is today. There wasn’t a false sense of security in him and he knows exactly what’s important in life and what’s not. In today’s day and age, to speak with such tenderness and humility when talking about masculinity is something unheard of. Hence, fans couldn’t stop heaping praise on him.

How Chris Bumstead breaks all pre-conceived masculinity norms

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During the interview, Chris Williamson asked Bumstead, “There is a meme at the moment of the sort of ‘Lone Wolf Sigma Male’ guy that’s making great things happen on his own”. Williamson continued, “I’m pretty sure that you are the footage that’s used over the top of a lot of these Sigma memes in any case. Could you do this on your own?” Williamson’s question almost made CBum smile before he gave an answer.

CBum said, “F*ck no”, without any hesitation. CBum has always lied on the opposite spectrum of arrogance and show-off. However, where most high-achievers might jump at the opportunity of showing off their hard work, and resilience and taking credit for themselves, Bumstead remembered to be grateful to those who actually helped him be who he is.

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He continued, “I couldn’t do my YouTube without Calvin, I couldn’t have started my businesses without Maddie, I couldn’t be doing raw supplements without Dom and Matt, who are my partners in that, I wouldn’t be the man who I am without my dad, I wouldn’t be able to have gotten through my stresses without my sister… I feel so fu**king lucky”. CBum literally named every single human being in his life who helped him get to where he is, and even got emotional talking about them.

Chris Bumstead’s fans love him for his authenticity

Seeing this sensitive side in a man who has won 4 Mr. Olympia Classic Physique titles, fans couldn’t stop from outpouring their love for him. Some of them are:

“I wanna like to give this man a hug. What a sincere genuine man”, wrote a fan who was well up by CBum’s comment.

“Wholesome Response and Reaction to Gratitude,” wrote another fan who was touched by the genuine response of CBum.

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“Love that answer. Too many narcissists these days who try to make it seem like they accomplished everything on their own with no help at all”, wrote someone who portrayed the contrast between CBum to other celebrity figures.

“The lone wolf usually staves to death or gets eaten by another pack”, wrote someone who pointed out a critical error in the age-old expression that defines courage and bravery.

“No one is ever a self-made man,” wrote a fan who was spitting facts.

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Chris Bumstead has given several interviews in the past where he hasn’t shied away from showing his sensitive side, despite being this giant personality. He has suffered several health issues in the past and has always urged everyone to go to a doctor and check up regularly. he was never too embarrassed to talk about such stuff. This is possibly why CBum is so popular among the masses.

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