Chris Bumstead is the reigning Mr. Olympia Classic physique champion. The Canadian has won the title thrice in a row since 2019 and garnered millions of fans. This year, Bumstead is aiming to earn his fourth consecutive title. With less than a month remaining for the event to begin, Bumstead has kicked his prep into high gear. However, some of his methods are unconventional.

Chris has a massive social media following. He often posts physique and training updates for his 11.5 million Instagram followers. However, Bumstead’s most recent Instagram stories revealed a bizarre tactic he used to get in perfect shape for the upcoming Mr. Olympia contest.

How Chris Bumstead is trying to boost metabolism

In one of his recent Instagram stories, Chris shot a short clip of a barbeque in progress. He stood in front of a grill loaded with various slices of meat like sausages, briskets, chicken drumsticks, etc. However, the caption made it bizarre. “Maybe it will boost my metabolism?!?” questioned Chris. Classic Physique winner also wrote, “Apparently I love torturing myself… Here to smell not eat.”

Bumstead is on a strict diet. With less than four weeks left until this year’s Mr. Olympia contest, Chris has no room for compromise. For his next story, Bumstead shared an image Calvin Youttitham uploaded. Calvin works with Chris and is responsible for filming his vlogs. However, the picture proves the three-time Classic Physique champion remains true to his words.

Calvin clicked the image with a plate of food. Bumstead’s coach, Hany Rambod, also had a dish filled with food. However, in the picture, Chris is standing behind his coach with no food, watching the duo as they’re about to eat. Clavin also tagged the restaurant where the trio went, the Hard Eight BBQ in Coppell, Texas. 

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It’s no secret bodybuilders eat bland food during their final prep. While the reigning champion’s self-control is impressive, many fans might ponder why he would put himself through such “torture”. 

Not the first time

Chris Bumstead has resorted to this bizarre ritual before. On October 26, the reigning champion uploaded a video on his YouTube channel. In the video, Bumstead visited a restaurant and watched his friends eat. “Maybe the hunger will make me get more shredded,” Chris said in the video. Similar to “boosting” his “metabolism” with hunger.

Chris promised to be in the best shape of his life at this year’s Olympia. It’ll be interesting to see how shredded the reigning champion looks onstage.

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Chris is in the final stages of his prep. It seems the reigning champion is determined to win his fourth title. Bumstead is ready to try anything to get in perfect shape, no matter how bizarre.