Chris Bumsted, the five-time Olympia Classical Bodybuilding Champion, is undoubtedly a shining star in the bodybuilding world today. His majestic physique and charming charm have not only conquered bodybuilding enthusiasts around the world, but also earned him a place in the celebrity circle. However, behind the muscles and fame, there are 8 little-known little secrets of the Canadian hero. Let's unravel the mystery of Chris Bonsted and discover the story behind his achievements.
1. Olympia champion couple
As a five-time champion of Olympia classical bodybuilding, Chris Bumstead's wonderful combination with Courtney King, winner of the 2016 Miss Olympia Bikini title, makes them one of the brightest pairs in the bodybuilding world.
There are many fitness couples in the bodybuilding circle, but Olympia champion couples are very rare, and they are about to welcome a new member of the family - a lovely daughter, which adds another touch of warmth to their love story. In addition, his sister and brother-in-law are also bodybuilders.
2. Influence is expected to surpass Arnold
Chris Boomstead is on the verge of making history and his influence will surpass Arnold Schwarzenegger's place on social networks. Arnold Schwarzenegger has always been a legend in the world of fitness, and his influence is unmatched. However, according to the latest statistics, Chris Boomstead's followers are already close to 26 million, just over 3 million short of Arnold's followers.
Considering Chris Boomstead's phenomenal growth in recent months, there is reason to believe that he will surpass Arnold as the world's most influential fitness icon by the end of 2024.
3. Anime obsessive
Surprisingly, Chris Boomstead has a strong affection for anime works. He has a soft spot for Japanese anime such as Naruto and Jiu-Jitsu Kaisen, from which he draws a steady stream of courage and strength, which has become a unique way to decompress in his spare time, and even his appearance is the same as the character Escanor in the Japanese anime "The Seven Deadly Sins", as if the characters in the anime world have traveled to reality.
4. Lovers of skiing
Born in Canada, Chris Boomstead has a special love for snow sports. He is passionate about skiing, a sport that is very different from bodybuilding, showing his diverse interests and self-challenging spirit.
5. Bodybuilding talent
Chris Bumsted showed great strength as a teenager, with a perfect frame and body proportions, and he was able to perform an impressive squat of more than 200kg at the age of 17. His talent and potential bode well for his brilliant future in the bodybuilding world.
Joe Carter even thinks that Boomstead is a "genetic miracle", his body width and proportions are perfect, and his body proportions and muscular shape are amazing! Kevin Lively spoke highly of Boomstead's aesthetic physique, believing that he even influenced the aesthetics of the men's Open.
6. Men who are easily injured
In recent years, Chris Bumsted has paid a huge price for increasing the intensity of his workouts in order to stay ahead of the curve in bodybuilding. The outstanding athlete ended up suffering a number of serious injuries due to overtraining, including: a rupture of the left and right biceps brachii, problems such as back and chronic knee, shoulder pain, and even a fracture of the femur that only older people have. These injuries not only caused him great pain, but also brought a huge challenge to his athletic career, which may be the reason for the injury, Chris Boomstead only intends to compete in the Olympiad until the age of 30.
7. Don't like the lifestyle of bodybuilders
Despite his success in the bodybuilding world, Chris Boomstead is not a fan of what bodybuilders wear and how they live, admitting that he prefers loose, comfortable clothing that shows off his distinctive aesthetic.
8. The taste of music is different
Unlike most bodybuilders, he doesn't like music like rock 'n' roll, he always plays Taylor Swift's songs while training, breaking people's stereotypes of bodybuilders' musical tastes, Chris Bonstead revealed that he is a fan of singer Taylor Swift, and his hobby has added more personal charm to him and also allowed him to have more topics in common with fans.