Chris Bumstead is gearing up for his fifth Mr. Olympia in the Classic Physique division after being the winner four times. He might have been going through his battles with autoimmune disorders and knee pains, but he strives through. The bodybuilding champion is training day and night for his competition that will be held in November with his coach, Hany Rambod.

In a recent YouTube video, while training for his back muscles with his brother-in-law, Iain Valliere, he revealed a surprising thing. His retired bodybuilder brother-in-law and former mentor was also astonished.

Chris Bumstead reveals a shocking new update

While working out his back muscles with Iain Valliere, they do a lot of different reps, and Valliere acts as his stand-in coach, and this might make fans nostalgic about their past. Iain Valliere recently retired from competitive bodybuilding and was Bumstead’s coach. He is venturing into new avenues and cutting his physique now.

Chris Bumstead was working out with Valliere in his new gym, and they went over Bumstead’s conditioning and muscle formation as there are only 30 days left for the much-awaited competition. While doing his bicep pull-ups and checking his muscle striations in the mirror, CBum contemplated something. Valliere mentioned the Men’s Physique weight cutoffs, which sparked Bumstead’s interest, and he says, “Men’s Physique weight cutoffs, are what my weight cutoff were last year.” The cutoff in 2022 for height 6’1” was 234 lbs.

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Bumstead is the same weight this year and said, “I might hope into Men’s Physique this year; switch it all up. I have been training abs for like five weeks, so like I might be able to do it.” So, the fans might experience a surprise if CBum switched to Men’s Physique from the Classic Physique division. He also recently baffled the fans with another revelation.

Chris Bumstead reveals a burning question in his mind

The 28-year-old has always been known for his rigorous training scheme at the gym to win every competition. Despite his health hurdles, which he has been open about, he strives through them. He also recently opened up about his purpose for doing bodybuilding.

The lurking thoughts while gearing up for the 2023 Olympia surprised fans. “Every year brings new challenges. This year certainly hasn’t been short of them. I toss and turn at night, stuck in my thoughts, staring at the ceiling, asking myself, ‘Why am I doing this? Is any of this even worth it?’” confessed the icon.

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However, he also had a positive outlook and remembered why he was passionate about bodybuilding. He also thanked his family for standing by him. Whatever decision he takes, he will always share it with the world and take it with a lot of thought. Do you think he will compete in the Men’s Division in the future? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.