Chris Bumstead’s insane showing at the Olympia 2017 shows signs of what the future holds.
While there were many following him on the internet leading up to the Mr. Olympia 2017 expecting great things… there were still very many people who didn’t see Chris Bumstead coming. He essentially just exploded onto the Olympia stage with a physique that left everyone’s jaw dropped. And while he did not land the first place spot – Chris Bumstead might be an example of what the future holds for Classic Physique. The kind of otherworldly look that many love about the Men’s Open division but without the over the top mass and reoccurring bubble guts. Chris Bumstead might just be the future of the Classic Physique division… and maybe even the future of bodybuilding a as a whole.
At least that’s what KENNY K.O. argues in his latest video. Check out his breakdown above and let us know what you think? Can Chris Bumstead change the game for the industry? Or is this all overrated hype that will die down in coming years?
You can also check out Kenny K.O.’s YouTube channel for more videos right here.
Calum Von Moger should be in this contest!
You know Calum isnt a pro right? Lol
Obviously not since he doesn’t compete in pro shows. I said he should be, it was wishful thinking
Jonathan Jackson-Batts he has no back
Calum has won shows he hasn’t even prepared for. If he actually took the time to prepare for this show he’d take 1st hands down
Agreed, i dont think he actually has an interest in competing at this level just yet, but it would be cool to see his genetics pushed to the max with an elite level contest prep.
100%
He is bringing back the old times.
Why are they disrespecting the champ Breon Ansley by highlighting Chris? How can Chris be the future when he was second place? What If Breon improves next year too?
Breon won with terrible gyno ….that should automatically drop him out of top 3 …having said that his arms are way better than Bumsteads esp bis
You know there looking for the next Arnold
Robert Zurobski Bottom line, he won bro. Gotta respect the champ. Can’t start calling the #2 guy #1. So out of line man.
GI did a article about Sadik, Chris and even Flex, but none on Breon? Hmmm????
Well, most of the people i know and that ive read in bodybuilding pages think Cris should have won, and i think that too, same thing with Phil and Ramy, cant respect that bubble gut.
Gaston Guerricagoitia most people aren’t the judges. Breon won fair and square. Give the man a article and shine time.
Michael Lee Not to many of us, he didnt win fair and square to us, IMO Cris got robbed.
Gaston Guerricagoitia Can’t take it out on the athlete, write the judges and express your thoughts. Now, let’s give the champ his shine time.
Lol Chris was easily #1 in my eyes and probably many others too. especially with just 22 years to bring such a package on stage…
Robert Zurobski how u know there s gyno lol
U have yo touche
Enis Mullaj think there would have been a “Is Breon the future…?” article had Chris won.
I think at this point they just want to get clicks and likes by highlighting the fan favorites, but i agree the judges pick the winner and if the chose Breon he should at least get a little shine for the tremendous work he put into winning!
Jonathan Jackson-Batts yep, agreed. GI a exclusive IFBB media outlet, so they should be bias.
I get that he won Mike but that doesnt mean its right 😉 bb is full of politics …like when Dorian beat Nasser when he had a torn left bic and Nasser was better anyway …your boy has a great bod but its unprofessional to show up with gyno man ….huge turn off but like i said he still beats Bumstead all up with his shapely dense muscle just wish he had sorted his AI better ?
Michael Lee I agree man that never talk about who actually won these comps (could carries about Heath) but I have yet to see anything about breon And he was the actual champ….
Reason is this was Chris first Olympia & he nailed it.
Michael Lee you’re spot on. While I agree with this article in so far as this guy is the right direction for the sport, its really poor form that they didnt even mention Breon who was clearly impressive enough to land top spot
Am sure a read somewhere chris coach lian said breon won fair and square
Bumstead had the most stage presence at the whole event
Cbum was good….but not great. Breon was great..from.EVERY angle. The fascination is with his waiste line but thats it….and maybe something else ?
They did the same with Sadik, and well…we see how the placings turned out…?
I think Bumstead can improve his physique a lot more while Breon is on point
Classic physique is so new that it’s predicted champs will change over the years. That being said Breon hands down deserved 1st however Bumstead mainly lost because his biceps were small. Breons 38, Bumstead 22. Who do you think has more time to grow?
Eric Aguilar How do you Chris loss only b/c biceps? How did you confirm that statement?
Michael Lee, you are correct in terms of recognizing the man who did indeed win regardless of public opinion. The fact is that I disagree with the placements, but the IFBB is always looking for something specific and I feel as though next year they’ll be selecting Bumstead type of look over the more bodybuilder look of Breon. Breon had him in some areas but over all for “classic” look I think Chris was better proportioned and a better poser. Champ is the champ tho. Good for him gotta take that W and own it.
Exactly bro Breon Ansley is a beast bro and will continue to makes improvements and produce the best physique possible.
Mark Luebrun yep, he can certainly go on a nice reign as the classic champ.
No bubble guts classic vacuum pose love it
Philstill the best
Breon Ansley looks great. I don’t think it’s disrespect. It’s an opinion based article. Perhaps it’s Bumstead’s posing (sucking in his gut) like during the Arnold Era. And Calum has fantastic genetics but he’s not that disciplined. He could be a top competitor if he follows his diet…
*Vacuum
Looks great needs bigger arms
Idc he beat flex lewis
He came in 2nd . Focus on the winner …
Exactly
Michael Lee insanity !
Jay Hammett highlighted several of Classic guys already. ? Give the Champ his shine time
Michael Lee don’t worry we got this !!!
Lol it was his debut butthurts
212 is the future
The elusive vacuum pose
Future of the Physique Class !!!
future indeeed
Christopher
Eric Roque
Awesome condition of that guy!
What about the actual winner!! And his future
Shaun Honan
WOULD BLOODY WELL HOPE SO GET RID OF THESE PREGNANT STEROID UGLY’S
He truly brings back the golden era with proportions good size conditions and he was the only pulling out vacuums
He wasn’t the only one pulling out vacuums.
Randy Brooks
Should be!!! Joseph Cook
When he grows more into that frame he is going to run the sport. So young so much potential
Chris Smith
Chris was a bigger dude and he also brought the classic posing to the stage. Micheal you do have some valid points about the post as well.
Ryan Rowlands
this dude is fkn amazing man!!! such a pleasing physique #goalset
He is only 22 years old!!
Michael Tran
Amazing
That stomach vacuum is insane
If chris bumstead brings better conditioning it will be lights out. His physique has no competition. He is perfect
He didn’t win bse he physique isn’t what the category is all about….how about you try to draw your attention to the actual winner and find out what it is about his physique that made him win? How about that for a change?
Im a big fan of Calum, but I think Chris will trash Calum. Dude’s really big and has great discipline. Calum acts like a millenial.
Blows Phil away… He is what the face of bodybuilding should look like…
if he doesn’t, we MUST blame the JUDGES – apparently they can’t see three feet in front of themselves!
Felix Friedrich Moritz Friedrich
Now he showing an vaccum pose which u hardly see!
He needs to change his last name.
Old school
Chris has got the old bodybuilding physique,,,,pleasing to eyes.
Great to see these classic division athletes onstage with vacuum pose,,,
Justin Fazzino and you don’t train
I am training ! U got snapchat fuker ! Haha
Jaffa-monster
Honestly feel that this should be the future of bodybuilding as a whole. Great physique. No bubble guts. Cowabunga!
He’s gonna need a bubble gut that’s the standards nowadays.
His lower to upper body symmetry is a little off compared to Breon
I still dont understand how he lost
Yaik Langereis
looks like Zane
I hope so, the guy can do a vacuum pose… Phil heaths prego gut lmao.. Matter of fact when was the last time the mass monsters did