Bodybuilding is one of the most inspiring and exciting sports. Some of the greatest bodybuilders, like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve Reeves, and Dorian Yates, have inspired countless other men to hit the gym, build muscles, and get that masculine physique. However, Chris Bumstead is one of the most outstanding, inspiring, and impressive bodybuilders in recent years.

He first became competitively active in 2014 at the young age of 19. But over the past seven years, Chris has been a consistent figure in Mr. Olympia at the Classic Physique category. He came second when he participated in his first Mr. Olympia in 2017. But since 2019 up until 2023, he has come first every year, and he’s likely to keep up his great performance in the category. 

With his impressive physique, Chris has gained many fans who want to know more about him, his workout routine, his net worth, and his wife. We cover all that and more in this deep dive into Chris Bumstead. Dive in!

Chris Bumstead Quick Facts

Chris Bumstead’s Age, Height & Weight

Born on the 2nd of February, 1995, Chris Bumstead has achieved the impressive feat of being Mr. Olympia Classic Physique five times at the relatively young age of 28. He’ll be turning 29 soon, and his physique remains impressive.

From a very young age, Chris was interested in sports and started lifting weights when he was 14. By age 17, he already weighed 225 lbs (102 kg), and it was no surprise when he transitioned from taking bodybuilding as a hobby to professionally competing at 19 years old with the help of Iain Valliere, his sister’s boyfriend at the time. By 21, he had gotten his IFBB pro card and started competing at the Mr Olympia Classic Physique by 22.

Quite impressively, he has reasonably controlled his weight to maintain it around the 225 lbs (102 kg) region he weighed when he was 17. Today,  he weighs around 264 lbs (120 kg) when he’s bulking and not competing. A few months before competitions, he starts to cut as he gets into his best physical shape, and at competitions, he weighs around 230 lbs (104 kg).

Chris is 6’1’’ (185 cm) tall.

What is Chris Bumstead’s Net Worth?

Chris Bumstead’s net worth is between $6,000,000 and $7,000,000. 

His massive audience across different platforms contributes to that. He has over 23 million followers on Instagram, 4.6 million on TikTok, almost 465 thousand on X (Twitter), and 3.6 million subscribers with over 370 million views on his YouTube channel.

He has monetised this huge following through paid partnerships with other brands, but he also generates revenue from his exclusive fitness community with over 10,000 members that he interacts with on an almost daily basis, providing them with nutrition tips and daily workouts.

His official merchandise store, supplement companies – Raw Nutrition & Revive, energy drink company, and snack company are also bound to provide him with healthy revenue yearly. They also indicate that Chris is quite the entrepreneur, so our estimation of his net worth might be off. 

His 370 million views on YouTubs should have earned him around $5,000,000 over the 11 years he’s had it, and his total prize money over the seven years he has come, either second or first at Mr Olympia Classic Physique, adds up to $230,000. 

Finally, Chris has an impressive car collection that we have factored in to estimate his net worth. Here are some of the cars we know of:

• A 1978 Ford F-150 Lariat Edition, which costs between $15,000 and $30,000. 
• A 2020 Tesla Model 3, which costs between $40,000 and $60,000.
• A 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel 4X4, which costs around $50,000.
• A 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, which costs around $70,000.
• Finally, a 2018 Nissan GT-R, which costs between $102,000 and $120,000.

Chris Bumstead’s Bodybuilding Career: Stats and Competitions

Chris Bumstead has been a competing bodybuilder for almost ten years. In that time, here’s what he has won:

• 1st place at the 2015 CBBF Canadian National Bodybuilding Championship in the Men’s Junior Division.
• 2nd place at the 2016 CBBF Bodybuilding Championships in the Open Heavyweight Division. 
• 1st place at the 2016 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championship – Bodybuilding: Heavyweight
• 1st place at the 2017 Toronto Pro – Classic Physique.
• 2nd place at the 2017 Mr Olympia IFBB Classic Physique.
• 2nd place at the 2018 Mr Olympia IFBB Classic Physique.
• 1st place at the 2019 Mr Olympia IFBB Classic Physique.
• 1st place at the 2020 Mr Olympia Classic Physique.
• 1st place at the 2021 Mr Olympia Classic Physique.
• 1st place at the 2022 Mr Olympia Classic Physique.
• 1st place at the 2023 Mr Olympia Classic Physique.

Chris’s scores throughout his reign as Mr Olympia Classic Physique have also been impressive.

• In 2019, he scored a total of 7.
• In 2020, he scored a total of 5.
• In 2021, he scored a total of 5.
• In 2022, he scored a total of 5.
• In 2023, he scored a total of 5.

Chris Bumstead’s Split & Workout Routine

So, how does Chris Bumstead work out, and what helps him maintain this incredible shape? We mentioned earlier that off-season, Chris focuses on bulking, and then about three months before he has to compete, he cuts down to attain the best physical shape. We’ll look closer at his exact workouts, but first, what’s his split? 

Chris Bumstead’s Split

Chris Bumstead revealed his most recent offseason workout split in an interview with Raw Nutrition about six months ago. It is an unconventional bros split consisting of an 8-day cycle of three days on, one day off, three days on, one day off, and continuously repeating that. 

With his current offseason split:

• Day 1 is for a Quad-dominant Leg workout. 
• Day 2 is for the Chest with some Triceps.
• Day 3 is for the Back with some Biceps.
• Day 4 is a rest day.
• Day 5 is for Shoulders with some Chest.
• Day 6 is for the Hamstring with some Back.
• Day 7 is for the Arms.
• Day 8 is to rest.

Chris Bumstead’s Offseason Workout

Following the 8-day cycle for offseason workouts, Chris’ workout routine will be quite similar to this:

1. Quad-dominant Leg Workouts

• Leg Extensions (Drop Set) for two sets of 20 reps.
• Smith Machine Squats for two sets of 6-10 reps.
• Leg Tri Set of Unilateral Leg Presses (for three sets of 8-10 reps), Sissy Squat (for three sets of 12-15 reps), and the Seated Calf Raise (for three sets of 10-12 reps).

He kicks off day 1 with a few warmup sets of leg extensions and the adduction machine. For the Smith Machine Squats, he starts with a few low rep warmup sets, has one set with the heaviest weight possible, and then reduces the weight for the second set.

2. Chest with some Triceps

• Incline Dumbbell press for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Incline Dumbbell Fly for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Hammer Strength Machine Incline Press (Drop Set) for two sets of 6-10 reps.
• Pec Deck for three sets of 15 reps.
• EZ Bar Skull Crushers for two sets of 8-10 reps. 
• Pushups for two sets till failure.

He does two working sets on the Hammer Strength Machine with a drop set for both. He also starts the second set with the same weight as the drop set of the first working set.

3. Back with some Biceps

• Close Grip Underhand Lat Pulldown for three sets of 10-12 reps.
• Chest-supported Dumbell Row for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Chest-supported T-Bar Row (Drop Set) for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Machine Chest-supported Row for two sets of 10-12 reps.
• Cable Lat Extension for two sets of 10-12 reps
• Machine Preacher Curls for two sets of 10-12 reps.

With the Chest-supported T-Bar Row, it is important to maintain a neutral grip throughout and perform the drop set on the second set. He changes grips and angles to target the muscle differently for the Machine Chest-supported row.

4. Rest.

5. Shoulders with some Chest

• Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press for two sets of 6-10 reps.
• Machine Shoulder Press (Drop Set) for three reps of 6-10 reps.
• Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise (Drop Set) for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Machine Lateral Raise of two sets of 10-12 reps.
• A superset of Reverse Peck Deck (for two sets of 10-12 reps) and Machine Fly (for two sets of 10-12 reps).

Warm-ups here include some band dislocations, as well as internal and external rotations!

6. Hamstring and Back

• Lying Leg Curls for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Deadlifts for two seats of 4-8 reps.
• Seated Leg Curls for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Standing Leg Curls for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Wide-grip Lat Pulldowns for three sets of 8-10 reps.
• Cable Lat Extensions for two sets of 10-12 reps

Chris likes to mix in some Wide-grip Pull-ups with the Wide-grip Lat Pulldowns. And for the Cable Lat Extensions, he typically uses the Double Grip V-bar attachment. 

7. Arms

• Rope Cable Triceps Pressdowns (Drop Set) for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• Incline Dumbbell Skull Crushers for two sets of 8-10 reps.
• EZ Bar Preacher curls (Drop Set) for three sets of 8-10 reps.
• Dumbbell Curls for two sets of 10-12 reps.
• Cable Cross-body Triceps for two sets of 10-15 reps.
• Low Pulley Cable Curls (Drop Set) for two sets of 10-12 reps.

Chris starts with his elbows facing up to ensure he hits his triceps with the rope cable press downs. With the dumbbell bicep curls, he focuses on rotating his wrist outward. Finally, he uses a V-bar handle for the Low Pulley Cable Curls.

8. Rest.

To power his offseason workout, he makes sure to consume about 5,000 calories made up of around 300 grams of protein, 650 grams of carbs, and 150 grams of fat everyday.  

Is Chris Bumstead on Steroids?

So, is the 5x Mr Olympia Classic Physique natty or is he on steroids? Many have doubted that he is natural due to his high muscle mass and extremely low fat. He has also exhibited some signs of steroid use, like red skin, hair loss, and a bit of acne. Of course, all of that is only circumstantial evidence and does not mean anything for a fact. 

But in a 2022 video, he admitted to taking testosterone (natural testosterone is a muscle-building steroid). At the time, he confessed to doing 200 milligrams a week and admitted that he could go as high as 500 milligrams at his off-season peak. But he also said that he did not want others to rely on it, and he comes off it once a year. 

In the same video, he stressed the importance of healthy living, a good diet, and training before the use of compounds. He shared that when he was younger and just getting into the sport, he used about four or five but has since cut down to just one or two, prioritising his health. 

Therefore, a conclusive answer is no. Chris Bumstead is not entirely natural. He has used steroids and most likely continues to use a few, but he is reducing his use and will likely continue to reduce his use. 

Who is Chris Bumstead’s Wife?

Chris Bumstead is also a husband and has been married to his wife, Courtney King, for over five years.

His wife was also a bodybuilder who started competing as a teenager, and around the age of 18, she won the 2011 NPC Teen National Championships Bikini Division. She won the 2012 Jay Cutler Classic and got her IFBB Pro League Card in 2012.

In 2013, she qualified for the Bikini Olympia but placed seventh. In 2014 and 2015, she continued to compete, but her best results were top-five finishes. Eventually, in 2016, she won at the IFBB Rising Phoenix Arizona Pro and later at the Bikini Olympia. She competed again at the Hawaii Pro of 2017 and won, then retired in 2018 due to her health.

She currently hosts the GIVR Podcast, 

Chris and his wife very recently became parents! And it’s exciting to see his family growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is Chris Bumstead so Popular? He’s the current Mr Olympia Classic Physique and has held that title for five years. Naturally, that makes him an icon in the bodybuilding community, with many fans and a significant audience on social media. He also has a great physique and inspires many people to hit the gym to work for their dream physique.
2. Is Chris Bumstaed a Millionaire? Yes. We estimate that his net worth is between $6,000,000 and $7,000,000. He has successfully monetised his audience and owns many fitness-related businesses.
3. What Makes Chris Bumstead’s Physique so Good? Factors like good genes have given him that perfect height and his love for sports from a young age contributed to his athletic build. But a good diet, consistent training, and an overall healthy lifestyle help him to maintain his physique.