Abhishek Manikandan is a Bodybuilding editor at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's in Communication with a specialization in Media Practice, he previously worked at Reuters News as a correspondent. He has also spent considerable time covering sports news for numerous other national and local publications. Abhishek is a former contact-sport athlete whose interest in building a physique gradually led to him being a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his movies.
This affinity for the Austrian Oak fueled his thirst for knowledge about the bodybuilding world, which he uses to his benefit while working on articles from the sport. When there is time to spare, he watches his favorite shows, listens to music, and is always up for a day out with friends.

Chris Bumstead is one of the most decorated athletes in the modern era of bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/] and has achieved several accolades to solidify his position. His trainer-turned-brother-in-law was an unmatchable support system in his professional career before they parted ways and he started getting trained under the 22x Olympia-winning [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/mr-olympia-2022/]coach. Iain Valliere recently retired from the professional realms of the sport, prioritizing his happiness over everything else. The retirement saddened Bumstead, but he was also very proud of everything Valliere had achieved despite not having a great genetics game. Displaying the love they had for each other, Valliere recently went on to talk about CBum in a video. IAIN VALLIERE FLATTERS CHRIS BUMSTEAD Iain Valliere, who retired from bodybuilding right before the Mr. Olympia championship this year, took to his official YouTube channel and answered intriguing questions from his fans. As the video progressed, one of his followers asked him if he had any intentions of going back to coach Chris Bumstead, given that they were both no longer competing. To that, he said that he would not, going on to compliment how perfect Bumstead’s new coach Haney Rambod was. He further goes on to add how he has been doing an amazing job supporting the legendary bodybuilder. But, according to Iain Valliere, Bumstead is genetically gifted, and that gives him the perfect edge. Man Who Gifted Chris Bumstead To Bodybuilding Makes a Painful Confession as He Bid Farewell to the Sport [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-my-career-was-a-hill-in-the-shadow-of-the-mountain-that-is-cbum-man-who-gifted-chris-bumstead-to-bodybuilding-makes-a-painful-confession-as-he-bid-farewell-to-the-sport-iain-valliere/] He said, “Chris is a very genetically gifted human”. He even added how amazingly conditioned he is, and winning for him was simply a cakewalk. Well, it truly is rather unfathomable to imagine why the two legendary bodybuilders, despite having so much respect for one another, parted ways. WHY DID CHRIS BUMSTEAD LEAVE IAIN VALLIERE? Although Iain Valliere was the best trainer Chris Bumstead ever had, with the amalgamation of affection and respect he had for him, the reigning Mr. Olympia had to leave training under him before the 2022 Mr. Olympia. With both of them participating in the competition, Valliere simply did not have enough time to coach Bumstead like he used to. Valliere had to train to get the perfect physique in order to win the Mr. Olympia title, which left him with a scarcity of time to train Bumstead to defend his Classic Physique title. However, this did not hamper the relationship they had with each other. Share your thoughts about the parting of the duo with us in the comments section! Watch This Story: Despite Bench Pressing 435 Times 4-Time Olympia Winner Chris Bumstead Believes 260-Lbs Bradley Martyn To Be Stronger Than Him [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-despite-bench-pressing-435-times-4-time-olympia-winner-chris-bumstead-believes-260-lbs-bradley-martyn-to-be-stronger-than-him/] 

Even after parting ways as Chris Bumstead's coach, his brother-in-law, who quit
right before the Olympia, flatters him with compliments.

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1081968 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lou-ferrigno-arnold-schwarzenegger.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger:?</strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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<ul>
 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:? The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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