“10 Olympias or So, It’s Not My Dream”: Chris Bumstead Confesses Future Goals With Obvious Priorities

Published 12/21/2023, 9:49 AM EST

The epitome of classic physique, Chris Bumstead successfully triumphed in his fifth Mr. Olympia title in 2023. However, his journey has not been without hurdles. Since he entered the competitive field, he has often faced health issues. However, none of these concerns were directly linked to his rigorous bodybuilding endeavors.

Even during his preparation for this year’s competition, Bumstead encountered injuries and underlying health issues. Many suspected that he would retire, but he confidently continued and clinched his fifth Sandow trophy. Recently, in an interview with Vincent Oshana on Valuetainment, CBum shared his future goals related to bodybuilding and Mr. Olympia. Despite being at the peak of physical excellence, the champ unveiled a plan that might surprise many.

Chris Bumstead’s plan for the Olympia

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In the video, the host, Oshana, asked CBum about his plans related to bodybuilding and competitions. In response to this Bumstead confessed his plans concerning his health. “I would love to keep going because I know I could keep getting better and do this for 10 Olympias or so, it’s not my dream,” the bodybuilder revealed. Bumstead’s statement emphasizes the fact that he is not sure about how long he sees himself doing this.

In addition, during his 2017 incident, he lacked the confidence to compete again, and this realization made him start focusing more on his health. He emphasized that the health scare, fortunately, was unrelated to bodybuilding and traced back to a condition he had since birth.

The incident turned out to be a wake-up call for him. Afterward, the reigning champ reevaluated his approach to bodybuilding.

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CBum checks in with himself every year before deciding about competing

Despite the uncertainty about the exact duration of his competitive journey. The soon-to-be dad expressed gratitude for his improving health over the years. He advocated his commitment to checking in with himself, assessing motivation, and monitoring overall well-being before deciding on each Olympia event.

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“I just kind of check in with myself to see how motivated I am to keep pushing and how my health is doing and then I make my decision am I going to do another one,” said the five-time Mr. Olympia. As he continues to push limits, fans eagerly await each decision, knowing that, for Bumstead, quality and longevity are key considerations in his extraordinary journey.

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Hi, I'm Arpita Shrivastava, a fitness and bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. When I started college, my fascination shifted to combat sports and I began training for Judo. I did it for two years until an injury compelled me to step away from the mat.

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“10 Olympias or So, It’s Not My Dream”: Chris Bumstead Confesses Future Goals With Obvious Priorities

Chris Bumstead’s plan for the Olympia

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CBum checks in with himself every year before deciding about competing