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Blessing Awodibu Profile & Stats

May 24, 2021

The biography, life, and accomplishments of Blessing Awodibu

Blessing Awodibu is an Irish professional bodybuilder who has become known for his massive physique and shredded aesthetic. With two wins at the Arnold Classic and four IFBB overall championship titles, he is a force on the pro bodybuilding circuit and proof of sheer strength and undeterred will to succeed.

Below is a complete breakdown of his profile, stats, biography, training and diet regimens.

Full Name: Chris Bumstead (Classic Physique Bodybuilder)
Weight	Height	Date Of Birth
235-245 lbs.	5’10”	09/20/1991
Division	Era	Nationality
Open	2010	Irish

BIOGRAPHY

Blessing Awodibu is an Irish professional bodybuilder that is known for his huge and aesthetic physique. Some people call him ‘A force of nature.’ Blessing is an successful bodybuilder that holds 2 Arnold Classic Titles, along with 4 IFBB Overall Champion Titles.

Blessing wasn’t always a picture of strength or success. Growing up, he was underweight. Working out in the gym was initially his only a hobby in which he hoped to gain some strength and size. At the time, his priorities were mainly academics. He hoped that he’d enroll in a great college after his high school graduation.

After his dream of becoming an academic was shattered and he realized he couldn’t join a college that he wanted, Blessing turned to the only outlet that he had left and that is bodybuilding.

Blessing’s first international show and Pro Qualifier was Diamond Cup in the Czech Republic in 2017. He won the super heavy weight class and the overall title. This is how he gained his Pro card. That same year, he competed at the IFBB Diamond Cup. He won the super heavy weight class and the overall title. This is how he received his second Pro card.

Blessing Awodibu made his IFBB Pro debut at the Indy Pro 2021. He placed third. While Awodibu’s debut was extremely hyped, most fans were more excited to see him compete in his second IFBB pro show – the New York Pro 2021. The excitement was in large part due to Awodibu creating a rivalry with Nick Walker, another anticipated pro bodybuilder who was set to compete at the New York Pro. Both athletes presented photo updates that made them expected to be the top placing athletes at the show. Ultimately, Blessing Awodibu placed sixth. Nick Walker won the show.

Blessing sat down with Generation Iron to discuss his beef with Walker saying it was all part of the show. Check out the full interview here!

TRAINING

Blessing does two workout sessions per day. He focuses on one muscle group with maximum intensity during every workout. Before he starts each workout, he does warm up sets followed by 15 minutes of intense ab exercises.

Blessing trains once on Saturday, and takes Sundays off to rest. He does 11 workouts per week in total.

“Cardio isn’t part of my regimen because I have an active lifestyle. Sleep is very important, but I don’t get much because of my work schedule.”

Day 1 – Session 1: Shoulders/Traps

Upright Rows, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Shrugs, 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Standing Behind The Back Shrugs, 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Seated Behind The Back, 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press, 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Dumbbell Front Raises, 3 sets to failure
Seated Shoulder Press, 5 sets of 12-15 reps
Barbell Front Raises, 4 sets to failure
Bent-Over Lateral Raises, 5 sets of 15-20 reps
Seated Bent-Over Lateral Raises, 5 sets of 15-20 reps
Incline Bench Lateral Raises, 3 sets of 15-20 reps
Incline Bench Barbell Front Raises, 4 sets to failure

Day 1: Session 2: Legs

Calf Workout, 15 minutes of various exercises
Lunges, 3 sets of 20 reps
Squats, 6 sets of 12-15 reps
Lying Leg Press, 4 sets of 15-20 reps
Leg Extensions, 6 sets of 15-20 reps
Leg Curls, 8 sets of 15-20 reps

Day 2 – Session 1: Back

Pull-Ups, 6 sets of 15-20 reps
Lat Pull-Downs, 5 sets of 15-20 reps
Lat Pull-Overs, 3 sets of 15-20 reps
Barbell Bent-Over Rows, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Seated Cable Rows, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Dumbbell Bent-Over Rows, 4 sets to failure

Day 2 – Session 2: Chest

Incline Dumbbell Press, 6 sets of 8-10 reps
Incline Bench Press, 4 sets of 15-20 reps
Bench Dumbbell Flyes, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Incline Dumbbell Flyes, 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Dumbbell Bench Press, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Pec Decks, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Bench Press, 6 sets of 12-15 reps

Day 3 – Session 1: Arms

Barbell Curls, 9 sets of 12-15 reps
Seated Barbell Curls, 3 sets to failure
Seated Dumbbell Curl, 4 sets to failure
Standing Hammer Curls, 4 sets of 15-20 reps
Seated Hammer Curls, 4 sets to failure
Cable Triceps Extensions, 4 sets of 15-20 reps
Barbell Triceps Press, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Decline Skull Crushers, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Cable Triceps Extensions, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Skull Crushers, 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Dips, 4 sets to failure

Day 3 – Session 2: Lower Back/Glutes/Hamstrings

Lunges, 3 sets of 20 reps
Leg Curls, 8 sets of 15-20 reps
Back Extensions, 3 sets of 15-20 reps
Deadlifts, 5 sets of 15-20 reps

Day 4 – Session 1: Shoulders/Traps

Repeat Day 1 Session 1

Day 4 – Session 2: Back

Repeat Day 2 Session 1

Day 5 – Session 1: Chest

Repeat Day 2 Session 2

Day 5 – Session 2: Legs

Repeat Day 1 Session 2

Day 6: Arms

Repeat Day 3 Session 1

Day 7: Rest

Full body recovery

NUTRITION

Blessing eats a lot of lean proteins and complex carbs. These include tuna, duck eggs, lean beef, and oats. He also makes sure to drink enough water to keep his muscles hydrated and energized.

There’s also time and place for ‘cheat meals’ in Blessing’s diet regimen. He’ll usually have something from the Chinese cuisine once or twice per week.

Meal 1: Pre-Workout

Oatmeal, 75 grams
Milk, 10 ounces
4 Eggs
Whey Protein, 2 scoops

Meal 2: Post-Workout

Tuna, 129 grams
Whey Protein, 2 scoops

Meal 3: Pre-Workout

Pasta, 550 grams
Ground Beef, 8 ounces
Whey Protein, 2 scoops

Meal 4: Post-Workout

Chicken Breast, 500 grams
Whey Protein, 2 scoops

Meal 5

Noodles, 170 grams
Duck Eggs, 4 eggs

Meal 6

Pasta, 550 grams
Grilled Chicken, 8 ounces
Cashews, 100 grams

Meal 7

Cereals, 100 grams
Milk, 10 ounces

Blessing isn’t a big believer in bodybuilding supplements. For him, whole food is more important when it comes to building muscle.

“Supplements aren’t the key for me. It’s all about the diet. My only supplement is whey protein.”

While Blessing may not use many supplements, having a solid routine is huge for most of us. Looking into a great protein supplement, pre-workout, or intra-workout can really enhance all your goals so you look equally as massive as Blessing.