The Standard with Chris Bumstead
Build physical and mental strength with training and nutrition tips from the six-time Mr. Olympia winner
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After retiring from competitive bodybuilding, I'm back in the gym and embracing a new approach to working out, eating, and life.
Also inside: The Tri-Set method for serious arm gains, a holiday protein snack hack, and the underrated power of consistency.
Don't wait until January 1, begin now so you enter the New Year stronger, fitter, and mentally tougher than ever.
True strength isn’t just built in the gym — it’s shaped by the struggles, victories, and people who support us along the way.
Here's what I learned from competing in my first-ever Open bodybuilding show just weeks after the Olympia.
Bonus: How to build muscle and lose fat with my expert four-week lean bulking plan
Competing in my first European Open competition is a huge mental and physical challenge, but I can't wait to see how I stack up.
I started my career in Open bodybuilding for the love of the sport, with no expectations. Why not finish it in the same way?
I’ve learned that real belief comes from embracing doubt and fear, not denying them
I'm retiring after six-straight Olympia Classic Physique titles, but I hope my legacy is worth more than my gold medals
I've been competing on the Olympia stage for years and it never gets easier. Here's what I've learned on my journey