Arnold Schwarzenegger and Chris Bumstead belong to two different eras of bodybuilding. When the Austrian Oak competed in the 1970s, misconceptions and taboos surrounded bodybuilding. However, Schwarzenegger was among the pivotal figures who brought the sport into the mainstream. Decades later, after the mass monsters began dominating the stage, fans wanted to see the classic physique of Austrian Oak’s era return. Today, fan-favorite Chris Bumstead dominates the Classic Physique division. Naturally, many fans like to compare the two bodybuilders.

Recently a video comparing the seven-time Mr. Olympia and the four-time Classic Physique champion surfaced on Instagram. After the video surfaced, bodybuilding fans bombarded the comments section. Some even argued about who looks better.

A virtual pose down, decades apart

Gymmonsters, an Instagram page dedicated to bodybuilding, posted the video. The short video begins with the Canadian and the Austrian in a relaxed pose. However, the video then shows the bodybuilders hitting two poses. The first pose is the front-double biceps, and the last pose in the video is the classic version of the back-double biceps.

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The footage of Schwarzenegger in the video comes from the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest, where he won his sixth Olympia title. On the other hand, the footage of Bumstead is from the 2021 Mr. Olympia. While many would argue neither Arnie nor CBum were in their best shape in the respective years, fans gave their opinion regardless.

Arnold Schwarzenegger or Chris Bumstead?

Most fans commented on which bodybuilder had the lead in specific body parts. “Sorry, but Arnold’s lower body needed some more work. His upper body was great,” said one fan. “Cbum has more conditioning. Arnold only beat him with biceps. The rest is Cbum,” wrote another fan. “I think Cbum has better lats and legs, Arnold has him beat in chest and arms tho,” wrote another.

Some loyal Schwarzenegger fans commented on the legend’s physique. “If you compare these physique specifically… Cbum has him beat all day. But if you put Arnold into todays generation and if he was taking exactly what Cbum takes. And with the knowledge we have about training now… I’d take Arnold over anyone,” wrote one user. “Arnold easy win.” and “Arni for the win,” commented others.

“Come on these bullsh** comparison. Arnold is still the King,” wrote one fan. “Arnold still killing them all,” commented another Schwarzenegger fan. “Cbum known from bodybuilding and bodybuilding known from Arnold,” wrote another. Some also took a more neutral approach to the discussion. “Arnold was better in his era than Cbum is in his era. That’s facts.” One user wrote.

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What do you think about the comparison? Do you prefer Bumstead to Schwarzenegger? Write your views in the comments.