“I Get So Sore”: Chris Bumstead Gives an Update on His Bicep Tear

4x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion, Chris Bumstead, has started his off-season workout training. While other bodybuilders are gearing up for the upcoming 2023 Arnold Classic, Cbum decided to take a break. Even though the fans were looking forward to seeing Cbum in the Arnold Classic, Bumstead decided to give his body time to heal. His main target is the biggest bodybuilding tournament of the year, a.k.a., Mr. Olympia.

Shortly after his 2022 Mr. Olympia Classic Physique win, it was revealed that Chris Bumstead was competing with a torn bicep and managed to pull through the event and come out as the victor. Had he chosen to participate in the Classic, there wouldn’t have been any room for the much-needed healing time. However, taking that little time off has paid off as Bumstead is back in the gym now. Going by his recent update, his biceps are more or less healed now.

Chris Bumstead is taking it slow

On 11 February 2023, Chris Bumstead posted a new video on his YouTube Channel. This video primarily focused on Cbum updating his fans about the injury he suffered during the 2022 Olympia weekend. He started by mentioning that it is his first biceps day ever since the incident. He further added, “I’m more relay it on biceps, I’m not late on everything. Honestly, because…I do shoulder day or chest day I get so sore right now.”

Further explaining the state of his body, he said, “I’m so untrained that it’s like the first time you ever go to the Jimmy train Lighthouse, how your legs get, that’s my whole body right now. Just falling apart so I’m easing back into it and I’m trying to do movements that I haven’t done in a while because I’m doing it light.”

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Detailing his current workout, Cbum revealed that he is doing the close grip bench and working on his stability. He only does two plates for eight reps. Moreover, Bumstead hopes his arms soon get back to the way they were before. He feels that presently, they are too skinny because of the lack of exercise after the injury.

Shocking injury discovered hours before the big event

In 2022, Chris Bumstead gave his all to prepare for the Olympia and defend his title. From getting the right trainers to the correct diet and rigorous training, Bumstead left no stone unturned. Unfortunately, days before the contest, Cbum felt acute pain in his biceps. But, he did not pay much heed to it and went on with his daily routine.

However, a few hours before the contest, he came to a shocking realization when he noticed the swelling in the area. He had torn his biceps! This sent the otherwise confident bodybuilder into a frenzy. Too much was on the line for him, as all the eyes were on him throughout the year. However, after a confrontation with himself in the washroom, Chris Bumstead decided to go up and give his best on stage. Though in the beginning, he looked uptight, soon he eased his stance.

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Eventually, all his efforts paid off and he took home his fourth Olympia title. Now, after resting for a while and foregoing the other contests, Cbum has set his target on his 5th Olympia title.