“My Leg Was Going to Explode”: 4x Men’s Physique Champion Drops Update on Achilles Tendon Injury

Days after his injury, Jeremy Buendia recently shared an update on his Achilles tendon injury. He shed light on the challenges he has been facing. Mr. Olympia disclosed the severity of his injury during a recent YouTube Q&A session. While answering fans‘ questions, he revealed that after the incident, he went to the hospital and had a CT scan that confirmed a complete rupture of his Achilles tendon, leaving him shocked by the extent of the damage.

Initially, Buendia downplayed the severity of the injury, noting that he didn’t experience much pain immediately after the incident. However, the following day, he woke up to excruciating pain; he described it as one of the most intense sensations he had ever felt. Despite a few days passing, the discomfort persisted, and he was still in significant pain.

Buendia, known for his resilience and high pain tolerance, described the agony he endured, “I couldn’t stand up vertically or sit upright. If I were to sit in a chair with my foot on the ground or even just get up to go to the bathroom on my crutches, the amount of pressure that would build up in my lower leg felt like my leg was going to explode.” The intensity of the pain rendered him incapacitated, forcing him to spend much of his time immobilized on the couch.

Buendia shared his struggles with mobility, explaining that he couldn’t stand or sit upright for extended periods due to the intense pressure and swelling in his lower leg. The discomfort was so severe that he was confined to the couch for much of the week and could not engage in activities. But did you know how he injured himself, and it’s not because of lifting heavy weights in the gym?

Jeremy Buendia injured himself while running

On April 19, Bis and Tris updated bodybuilding fans about the injury to the 33-year-old bodybuilding icon. They shared the post by Buendia, where he talked about his recent occurrence. And she said, “I have another challenge ahead.”

He explained that while running, he got injured. Then he described feeling a pop in his left foot when he started running. Achilles tendon injuries are serious, especially for athletes who run a lot. Luckily, he can still train his upper body but might need surgery. His fans were sad to hear the news because he has faced other injuries and setbacks.

Despite the health obstacles, Buendia remains determined to overcome the problem and is focused on his recovery journey. Considering his rigorous training routine, do you think he could have prevented the injury?