The long-awaited reaction of bodybuilding legend Arnold Arnold Schwarzenegger on Mr. Olympia 2022 is finally here. The 7x Mr. Olympia was featured in Nick’s Strength and Power YouTube channel where he expressed his views. While discussing Mr. Olympia Classic Physique 2022 with Nick, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a massive compliment to the four-time Classic Physique winner, Chris Bumstead.

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What did the bodybuilding veteran say about the current bodybuilding icon that has won hearts from around the world? Let’s find out.

A massive compliment from Arnold Schwarzenegger

Along with the audience, all bodybuilding veterans, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, have wonderful opinions about CBum. In the virtual interview, Arnold and Nick talked about different bodybuilding categories. And when it came to Classic Physique, Bumstead stood out for Arnold. Further, Arnold ended up giving a massive compliment to Bumstead.

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He said, “Chris Bumstead is fantastic […] So, I mean, he’s really extraordinary and I tell you it just I always feel like you know the insiders have their own favorites and then there’s the viewers, the spectators, the fans and he’s the most popular […] Everyone out there says that’s the kind of a body I want.”

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Chris Bumstead won his fourth consecutive Mr. Olympia title this year

Bumstead has dominated completely over the past few years in the Classic Physique category. He has been successfully doing it for four years now. CBum has been winning the Mr. Olympia title since 2019. Moreover, before that, Bumstead stood as runner-up for two consecutive years.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger has seen the sport of bodybuilding change. He has seen the escalation from where the bodybuilding sport has evolved. Moreover, he is one of the reasons the sport has received so much love. And getting a compliment so grand from the Austrian Oak himself is nothing less than a trophy itself. What do you think of Arnold’s statement? Let us know in the comments section!

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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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