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“Holy Shredded Lettuce”: Bodybuilding World Overjoyed as Chris Bumstead Is Back With His Iconic Mr. Olympia Look

Published 12/15/2022, 10:15 AM EST

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Chris Bumstead is currently the people’s favorite contender for the upcoming Mr. Olympia. The entire bodybuilding world has kept a close watch on his preparations this year. Every update he gives just serves as proof of how much everyone is invested in his progress. The reigning classic physique champion gave the update that everyone was waiting for. And fans are overjoyed to see Bumstead’s iconic look again.

The 3x Mr. Olympia winner has everyone hooked on his training. He has constantly been sharing with the masses his workout routine, his diet plans, and the supplements he consumes. From getting “that” physique to getting “the” look, Chris Bumstead has left no stone unturned to defend his title. His most recent update was just in accordance with that.

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Fans react to the post by Chris Bumstead

A few hours ago, Cbum posted a photo that wasn’t like his usual updates. In just four hours, the post has more than 800k likes and 6k+ comments. Unlike the rest, where he was either flexing his big guns or the massive physique, this one was a closeup of his face. However, even though his body wasn’t visible, it was enough to prepare the fans for the victory celebration.

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In this black-and-white photo, Bumstead flexed not his body but his iconic mustache. Soon after the photo was posted, fans made their way to the comments section to hype up the bodybuilder. Comments like, “STACHE. IS. BACK!!,” “THE MUSTACHE IS HERE! 😮‍💨,” “Victory stache 🔱,” and “DA STACHE IT BE THAT TIME” started flooding in.

 

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One fan went as far as picturing the bodybuilder’s acting career. He wrote, “Bro should play Superman.” Actor Kevin Nash also found himself in the comments section, commenting, “Good luck brother. 4 is on the way.” Another excited fan wrote, “Holy shredded lettuce 🥬”

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Popular vlogger John Fish couldn’t stop himself from leaving a comment too. He wrote, “THATS THE SMILE OF A FUTURE 4 TIME CHAMP BABY LETS BRING IT HOME 🫡🫡🫡”

Why is everyone fussing over a mustache?

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Well, if one knows Chris Bumstead, one will know the secret behind the mustache and why it’s iconic for him. For the unversed, Chris Bumstead considers his mustache as his lucky charm for the competitions.

The idea came about in 2019 when he won his first Mr. Olympia Classic Physique. It was also the year he donned the mustache on the stage for the first time. The next year, the mustache was back, and so was the victory. Since then, the mustache has become an integral part of his Mr. Olympia preparations. Before 2019, Bumstead has participated in the contest twice but had no good luck.

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According to Cbum, the mustache gave him the confidence on the stage to win the contest. Hence, with the contest set to start, the iconic mustache is back.

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Aaradhana Singh

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Aaradhana Singh is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. The holder of a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, Aaradhana has previously worked as an editor/writer with Asiana Times for the better part of a year. A sports person at heart with a curious mind, Aaradhana is someone who is always up for fun and adventure.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa