6x Classic Physique Olympia Chris Bumstead is focused on strengthening his legs in different ways by adding new factors.
Classic Physique legend Chris Bumstead might be retired from bodybuilding but continues to find new ways to build strength. In this post we detail Bumstead’s leg day focusing on building athleticism and coordination with different movements.
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Bumstead won his sixth Classic Physique Olympia title in 2024 and announced his retirement shortly after on stage. He took the stage one final time during the EVLS Prague Pro in Men’s Open, where he finished as the runner-up to Martin Fitzwater.
Bumstead has not competed since. He has spoken about his new regime in retirement and that includes remaining in great shape. Bumstead has remained shredded and is focusing on building his legs in many ways.
“Right now, I’m on a two on, one off, two on, one off split right now. So every six days, it shifts what I’m doing. This is actually the more exciting of the two leg workouts.”
| Full Name: Chris Bumstead | ||
| Weight | Height | Date of Birth |
| 215-220 lbs | 6’1″ | 2/2/1995 |
| Profession | Era | Nationality |
| Bodybuilder | 2010s, 2020s | Canadian |
Chris Bumstead’s Athletic Leg Workout
The movements that Bumstead hit strengthened his legs in many ways. He hit a warmup before taking on three exercises:
- Pogos
- Split Squats & Glute-Ham Raises Superset
- One-and-a-Quarter Pendulum Squats
“A lot of the stuff I’m doing is trying to strengthen my feet, my toes, and my ankles, and coordination. I do not have that right now so rebuilding it.”
Chris Bumstead began the workout with pogos before going into barbell split squats with hip extensions. He then transitioned into pendulum squats, which help him add explosiveness to his workouts in different ways.
“These haunted me last year. Doing the quarter rep in the bottom, it’s completely loading that stretched position. Explode to the bottom, strengthen a full range of motion, which is great for your knees.”
Watch Chris Bumstead: ‘The Raw Story’ Film
Generation Iron has released A documentary delving into the journey of bodybuilding superstar Chris Bumstead, as he expands beyond the bodybuilding stage to create one of the fastest growing companies in health and fitness, RAW, alongside renowned bodybuilding coach Matt Jansen and accomplished entrepreneur, Dom Iacovone.
The film explores the five-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion’s evolution from athlete to entrepreneur and takes viewers behind the scenes into the growth of RAW. With their unyielding commitment to excellence – Bumstead, Jansen, and Iacovone overcome many obstacles and form an incredible bond while going through the growing stages of their team. ‘The Raw Story’ can be watched here.
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