Who is five-time Mr Olympia winner Chris Bumstead and is he natural? CHRIS Bumstead is one of the most decorated bodybuilders of all time,...

 Who is five-time Mr Olympia winner Chris Bumstead and is he natural?

CHRIS Bumstead is one of the most decorated bodybuilders of all time, and he's leveraged his success to establish an enormous online following.winner Chris Bumstead net worth

Here, we look into his life and profession, as well as whether he is completely natural.

Who is Christopher Bumstead?

Chris is a bodybuilding superstar hailing from Ottawa, Canada.

He has won an astounding number of events and has been dubbed the world's greatest in his discipline.

Nicknamed CBum, he has 24 million Instagram followers and 3.9 million YouTube subscribers.

The star also has a large TikTok following, with around five million followers, where he showcases his training, food, and lifestyle to his devoted fans.
When asked about his popularity during an interview with Muscle and Fitness, he said, "I think it's because I've been authentic my entire career. My parents reared me in such manner.

"I have never tried to be someone I am not. I've never attempted to be the big, tough, intense, furious bodybuilder that no one can relate to.

"I've always been true and honest about my feelings of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement, and I express a lot of it on my YouTube and social media channels during my preparation.

He went on to describe how, when he first started, most bodybuilders did not take selfies or chat about their lives in front of a camera.
He stated, "I intended to tie these two worlds together by doing a prep for the Olympia and logging every single workout, everything I eat on good days, and everything I consume on bad days.

"I think people relate to that."

As a successful businessman, he also owns two companies: Raw Nutrition, a line of nutritional supplements, and Cbum Fitness, a clothing line that has gym fans lining up for the latest gear.

He has an autoimmune illness called IGA Nephropathy, which means his kidneys are assaulted by antibodies, making his victories even more astounding.

Has Chris Bumstead won Mr Olympia?

Bumstead has won Mr Olympia five times, as suggested by his title of greatest bodybuilder in the world.

From 2019 to 2023, he remained Mr Olympia, winning in the prestigious Classic Physique category.

He was also the runner-up in 2017 and 2018.

Which bodybuilding competitions have Chris Bumstead won?

Since receiving his professional licence in 2016, Bumstead has competed in nine national championships, winning six winners medals along the way.

The professional athlete, however, has been competing in junior tournaments since 2014.

They include:

2023 Mr Olympia Classic Physique - First Place in 2022. Mr Olympia Classic Physique - first place.
2021 Mr Olympia Classic Physique - first place.
2020 Mr Olympia Classic Physique - first place.
2019 Mr Olympia Classic Physique won first place in 2018 and finished second in 2018. Arnold Classic Ohio - First Place (Classic Physique).
2017 Mr Olympia Classic Physique - Second Place
2017 IFBB Toronto Pro Supershow: 1st Place (Classic Physique)
2016 IFBB North American Championships: First Place (Classic Physique)

How tall is Chris Bumstead, and what is his weight?
Chris is 6 feet 1 inch and weighs 230 pounds when competing.

According to his social media posts, the big man is slightly heavier out of season, weighing 264 pounds.

Despite his huge body, his height is not very tall, but he towers over legends such as Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, and Eddie Robinson.

Is Chris Bumstead natural?

No, he is apparently not natural and has used anabolic steroids.

The IFBB, which runs bodybuilding, is meant to discourage athletes from using steroids, and they are officially prohibited, but for decades, many have gotten away with it.

Former competitors rarely conduct drug testing.

Rumours have spread online concerning CBum's hair loss, red spotty skin, and huge deltoids, all of which hint to steroid use.

In a YouTube video titled Talking About My Cycle, Bumstead discusses his "supplement" regimen as well as the blood tests he performs for health reasons.

Many people thought this to indicate steroids rather than protein shakes or creatine.

CBum apparently consumes 200mg to 500mg of synthetic testosterone per week and states that he cycles off all drugs at least once annually.
In the video, Bumstead also admits to taking "other compounds" during the off-season and contest preparation phases.

These substances are commonly thought to be injectable bulking or cutting anabolic steroids.