The Standard with Chris Bumstead

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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Setting The Standard

Setting The Standard

I've been competing on the Olympia stage for years and it never gets easier. Here's what I've learned on my journey

Lessons From My Olympia Journey

Lessons From My Olympia Journey

I'm retiring after six-straight Olympia Classic Physique titles, but I hope my legacy is worth more than my gold medals

One More Shot

One More Shot

I started my career in Open bodybuilding for the love of the sport, with no expectations. Why not finish it in the same way?

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
Weight TrainingWeight Training
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Pushing My Limits

Pushing My Limits

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.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
BulkingBulking
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My Training Reset

My Training Reset

After retiring from competitive bodybuilding, I'm back in the gym and embracing a new approach to working out, eating, and life.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
BulkingBulking
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How to Master Your Mindset

How to Master Your Mindset

Plus: How to get and stay motivated, training tips for max muscle and strength, and 6 ways to eat better on the go

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead

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JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Pack On Muscle. Burn Fat. Stay Lean.

Pack On Muscle. Burn Fat. Stay Lean.

A total-body workout for lean growth. Plus: Why structure leads to progress, an anti-inflammatory soup for recovery, and why chasing the pump might hold you back.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Build 3D Calves That Pop

Build 3D Calves That Pop

Train your calves from every angle for size, strength, and stability. Plus: 8 fall power foods, learning to let go, and how to survive Daylight Saving Time."

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Train Like a Jacklete

Train Like a Jacklete

An upper-body workout for strength and balance, a power-packed chicken sandwich, why eccentrics drive muscle growth, and Chris’s final thoughts on Olympia.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Build a Broader, Deeper Chest

Build a Broader, Deeper Chest

Our Fall Growth Series finale: a chest workout for power and width. Plus: a muscle-building beef stew, Chris’s first Olympia since retirement, and when to train through the pain.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Ultimate Full-Body Reset

Ultimate Full-Body Reset

Rebuild your body and mindset with our new total-body workout. Plus: Pumpkin protein pancakes, when to change your lifting routine, and the next evolution of Jacklete training.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Build Monster Biceps + Triceps

Build Monster Biceps + Triceps

The next phase of our Fall Growth Series: an arm workout that delivers size and balance, the power of doing nothing, a recovery boost from apple cider, and the bottom line on protein.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Bulletproof Your Back

Bulletproof Your Back

Build a wide, powerful back. Plus: a muscle-building oatmeal breakfast, the truth about protein bars, and your next step in the Fall Growth Series.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Grow Your Quads, Glutes + Hamstrings

Grow Your Quads, Glutes + Hamstrings

A new leg day workout that builds lower body balance and power. Inside: The start of our Fall Growth Training Series, how to cook salmon on the grill, and mastering the leg curl.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Jacked. Strong. Lean. The Blueprint

Jacked. Strong. Lean. The Blueprint

Train with intent, fuel with flavor, and reset your standard. Inside: Chris’s blueprint for jacked athleticism, protein-packed grilled kabobs, the down low on lateral raises, and why September is the perfect time to recommit.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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19 Power Foods That Pack on Muscle

19 Power Foods That Pack on Muscle

What to eat -- and when -- for massive gains. Plus: The ultimate arms workout, a pumpkin spice smoothie, and the bottom line on barefoot training.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
JackedAthleteJackedAthlete
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Killer Abs Fast!

Killer Abs Fast!

Our ALL-NEW six-pack training + eating plan. PLUS: Why your body is your best business card, the bottom line on peptides, and some baby news!

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
Getting ShreddedGetting Shredded
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Shred Fat + Gain Muscle with One Workout

Shred Fat + Gain Muscle with One Workout

Combine this high-intensity training session with a powerful meal that melts fat and fuels recovery. Plus: the power of a relationship, the low-down on electrolytes, and why measuring progress matters.

Chris Bumstead
Chris Bumstead
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