“That’s Not the Same”: Bodybuilding Veterans Reject Chris Bumstead’s 5 Classic Physique Titles to Be Equal as One Open Mr. Olympia

Olympia is one of the most prestigious competitions that every bodybuilder wants to win at least once in a lifetime. However, some legends have lifted the SANDOW trophy more than once. Jay Cutler is one such icon who registered victory on the esteemed 4 times. What makes a big difference in competition is its two most significant divisions – Classic Physique and Open category. 

Bodybuilding icons are often judged based on the division they win. Recently, Cutler, who has 4 titles under his cap, turned down the importance of Chris Bumstead’s 5 Classic physique titles. The legend does not consider his titles as equal to one open Mr. Olympia. A video was uploaded on his official YouTube channel named Cutler Cast.

Cutler Cast On CBUM Olympia victory 

In a video uploaded by the Cutler Cast’s YouTube Channel, Jay Cutler, in a discussion with the host, Matt talked about different divisions of Olympia, calling the CBUM Men’s Classic win not equal to Open Olympia. The host said, “Mr Olympia Arnold is a seven-time Mr Olympia he beat everybody that was in that class that was the only class Chris has five classic physique titles but that’s not the same as one open Olympia.”, counting and recalling Arnie’s win.

Talking about what exactly these two divisions of Olympia require from the bodybuilders, Cutler stated that the Classic physique is all about symmetry and equal proportions with decent size. On the other hand, the open category calls for the mass monsters. The bodybuilders in this category have a massive amount of muscles. 

CBUM, whose 5-time win in Olympia means a lot to his fans, once was encouraged and advised for the open category. But he dismissed this idea.

Chris Bumstead isn’t in the open category of Olympia 

Many in the fraternity convinced Cbum to go for the Open division. But the way he responded and dismissed the idea was amazing. Once Shawn Ray said to CBUM, “Chris, Shawn Ray says you’re in the wrong division. You should be in the open. Your eye should be on that Sandow. You should be in that open. He thinks you got a legitimate shot”. 

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However, the Men’s Physique winner said, “I’m right where I belong,” he said. Responding to those who cheered him for the open division, he further said, “I don’t know if you’re trying to excite the crowd or get these guys’ hopes up, but I don’t think so.”

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