One of the biggest moments in the history of bodybuilding was the sweep for the title by Chris Bumstead. The champion stole the show at Mr. Olympia 2022 Classic Physique stage with unmatched energy. Before his big sweep, however, the star spoke about his growing popularity and what made him different.

Being one of the mainstream stars in bodybuilding, Bumstead garnered a lot of attention over the years. In an interview with Muscle & Fitness before Mr. Olympia 2022, Bumstead detailed his preparation. He also mentioned his popularity and how he felt about being compared to legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger. How did he get here? Read on to find out!

Chris Bumstead asks to seek his mother’s opinion

Mr. Olympia has given the world many stars over the years. Be it Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, or Chris Bumstead – people have picked their favorites. Across different eras, there has always been an emerging star that captures the hearts of people. Bumstead has been that favorite for four consecutive years. Before he won the title of Mr. Olympia Classic Physique in 2022, the star put in a lot of effort to present his best package. And people picked their winner instantly.

Before the big show, Bumstead spoke about his image and preparation. When asked what made him so popular among the mass, the star had a cheeky reply. “It’s a good one because I don’t really know. Ask my mom and you’ll probably get an answer”, he laughed. Nevertheless, the star also confessed that this was becoming a common question in interviews, owing to people’s choices.

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When prodded further, Bumstead went back to his upbringing. The star stressed his ideals and desire to stay true to himself. His authenticity is what made him popular. Despite his large, intimidating size and gains, Bumstead believes in staying in touch with his emotions. In fact, he has always been open about his struggles and hurdles, resulting in people liking him more.

Cut to Mr. Olympia 2022, when Bumstead showed off his gains on the stage, and fans placed their bets on their winner. The star has never failed to share his progress updates and training vlogs on social media. This way, his fans could not only connect to him on a deeper level, but they could also relate to his struggles. Bumstead nailed the connection between fans and their star by being vulnerable and upfront with them. And that’s how he won the coveted title. Were you rooting for Chris Bumstead? Let us know in the comments below!

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