Chris Bumstead is the three-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique winner. Moreover, he is the reigning champion who won the last three titles. Bumstead has always been transparent about the training and diet he follows for his immaculate physique. However, when it comes to training, he trains with his family cum gym buddies.

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Chris’ family is all about bodybuilding. Whether it be his wife, sister, or even his brother-in-law. Indeed, it reflects in all of their muscular physiques how committed they are to bodybuilding. Recently, Chris was awed by a photo uploaded by Iain Valliere showing his gains over a year. 

Chris Bumstead couldn’t stop from appreciating what he saw

Chris Bumstead’s brother-in-law and former coach, Iain Valliere, is a 2020 New York Pro and 2021 Texas Pro winner. Moreover, he stood as runner-up in the 2021 Arnold Classic. Indeed, the IFBB professional open division bodybuilder and coach from Canada has improved the degree of his physique in the past year.

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When Bumstead saw the flexed pictures of Iain, he appreciated his gym partner’s hard work. Bumstead shared Iain’s post on his story and wrote“well damn…”. 

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The 32-year-old with an immense physique has an arm size of 22″ and a 51″ chest. Whereas he weighs around 117-120kg (258-265lbs) with a height of 5’10”. Notably, Bumstead has more titles than Valliere. It was Valliere who introduced Bumstead to bodybuilding. 

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Bumstead’s introduction into the bodybuilding stage

Chris Bumstead was born in Ottawa, Canada. Although he was conscious of his physique from his teenage days but didn’t know much about bodybuilding. He used to keep up with his robust physique by playing football, basketball, and track and field sports. But it changed once his sister’s boyfriend, back then, introduced him to bodybuilding. 

There was no looking back from there. Valliere helped him prepare for competitions in 2014. And he got to compete in his first pro competition two years later, in 2016, when he won IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships. He liked the Classic Physique and stood as runner-up two years in a row before winning the title three years in a row.

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Being training partners is all about pushing and appreciating each other’s improvements. Chris Bumstead appreciated Iain’s gains with an appreciation story. After all, he is the one who guided Bumstead through the sport when he was just a beginner.  

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Kaivalya R Pillai is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, who brings a unique perspective to his coverage of various American sports. While he has covered multiple sports during his EssentiallySports journey, his passion for bodybuilding shines through in his writing. With a background in pharmaceuticals, Kaivalya has a deep understanding of the science behind bodybuilding and enjoys covering angles that talk about bodybuilding supplements, diets, and steroid usage. One of Kaivalya's most notable articles for EssentiallySports is his coverage of the youngest 'Mr. Olympia,' which holds a special place in his heart. He is also a devoted fan of legends Michael Phelps and Arnold Schwarzenegger, whom he admires and looks up to for inspiration. In his leisure time, Kaivalya likes to read novels and explore different adventure sports. His passion for creativity and adventure is evident in his writing, and his love for the sport is infectious.

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