In the realm of bodybuilding, the Mr. Olympia is considered the most bustling and eventful time for any bodybuilder. It is around this time, that lots of aspiring bodybuilders compete with one another for the Sandow trophy. Mr. Olympia is not just a stage. It is an embodiment of hopes and dreams. Chris Bumstead was able to achieve this dream not once, but four consecutive times. But as 2023 Mr. Olympia is nearing, what is it that troubles him?

Chris Bumstead, popularly known as CBum, just cannot let anyone else snatch his Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title. All these years, he had proved to have gained extensive control over his body as well as gotten some of the most crucial bodybuilding guidance.

Chris Bumstead’s struggle right before Mr. Olympia

With less than a month to prepare for the major event, most bodybuilders are in their most alert and best form. However, in his latest YouTube video, CBum shared some horrific news with his fans. In the video titled, “SHREDDED CHEST WORKOUT”, Bumstead confessed that he does Fly Pressing, but consciously enough. He elaborated, “I start with a press, I bet my shoulders still like a little f***** up.”

He also commented that while exercising, if he doesn’t pay attention and keeps his shoulders safely put, he might be in trouble. He also mentioned that if he doesn’t do anything about it, it might be extremely harmful to him. He suggested, “I go right before failure and I bring it in elbow super close to the body. And I press and I finish up my Peck there. And it’s got like no tension on my shoulder, so good way to get a stretch and actually, finish the set without killing myself.”

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Chris Bumstead often provides such updates to his fans and fitness enthusiasts. However, most recently an IFBB pro coach hinted at how he thinks that CBum also uses the trick of playing mind games that goes back to even the era of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Is Chris Bumstead playing mind games before Mr. Olympia?

Recently, the IFBB pro coach, Greg Doucette, covered an entire video on how CBum’s health and physique update nearing Mr. Olympia is concerning. In his video, Doucette also points out crucial information from his perspective. He said, “One thing I know from Chris, is he?s known to post older photos.” Then he moves forward to warn his rivals to not rely solely on his posts because that might actually backfire on them

Bodybuilding is a sport of passion and extreme dedication. What CBum is going through right now is unimaginable. The pressure of keeping his streak of winning Mr. Olympia, as well as keeping his health in check, might be a hectic ask. But only time can tell whether he will be able to maintain his win streak or fall back from the race. Do you think he’ll win the title again? Let us know in the comments below.

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