💪 Chris Bumstead Squats 405 for 15 reps

So far, 2022 is #sameold. Our screen time is still embarrassingly high and [Chris Bumstead is still freakishly strong](. And then there’s CBum’s frenemy Terrence Ruffin, who…is also very strong and clearly looking to retain his Arnold Classic title come March. Keep reading for the scoop on whey protein, a series of dumbbell arm workouts, and a list of legendary calves that’ll either inspire you or make you throw out all of your shorts. News What Can't Chris Bumstead Do? [Chris Bumstead]( Courtesy of @cbum on Instagram Someone forgot to tell Chris Bumstead that bodybuilders aren’t that strong. This Canadian squatted 405 pounds for 15 reps and then another set of 11…after first doing a superset of leg extensions and hamstring curls. The three-time Classic Physique Olympia winner recently bounced back after having COVID-19 and isn’t wasting any time getting back to the gym. With no shows other than the big O in Bumstead’s future, he and his mustache can keep focusing on moving heavy iron (and procuring mustache wax, we assume). READ: [Chris Bumstead Squats 405 Pounds For 15 Reps In Training]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Athletes Ruff Diesel Goes Off on His Chest [Bodybuilder Terrence Ruffin performing seated cable chest flyes]( Courtesy of Ruff Diesel on YouTube Terrence Ruffin: “I’m not as strong as I’ve been…” Also Terrence Ruffin: *Benches 335 pounds for reps on an incline.* Aside from selling himself short, the Classic Physique contender has been moving weight with his coach Joe Bennett ahead of the 2022 Arnold Classic, where he plans to defend his title in a month. Ruffin and Bennett also hit up some Y raises, cable flyes, and incline chest presses on the machine. READ: [Watch Terrence Ruffin’s Heavy Push Day During His Prep to Defend His Arnold Classic Title]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Nutrition Your Protein Guide [protein powder scoop]( Vergani Fotografia/Shutterstock Here’s what we know for sure about whey protein: It tastes ok going down and terrible coming up. But there’s a lot more to know about arguably the most popular supplement on the market. That is, why do so many gym rats rush to down 30 grams of this powder post-workout? And do you even need this supp? READ: [The Gymgoer’s Guide to Whey Protein]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Legends We've Got Calf Envy [Best Calves in Men's Open Bodybuilding]( Images courtesy of: @jaycutler, @fankhouse, @flex_lewis on Instagram The little things matter, and in the world of bodybuilding, calves are on that list. Like owning a cat that doesn’t loathe your existence, a good pair of calves are hard to come by. And at the highest level of competition, solid calves can make or break shows. This is why we chose to highlight 10 Men’s Open competitors who have sported some seriously impressive lower leg muscles. Not featured on this list: corny cow jokes. We’re not that bullish. READ: [10 Men’s Open Bodybuilders With Championship Quality Calves]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Training More Muscle, Less Equipment [Best Dumbbell Arm Workouts]( Srdjan Randjelovic/Shutterstock Don’t let Big Barbell scare you. You can build some impressive arms with just a pair of dumbbells. Dumbbells are more space-efficient and challenge your muscles unilaterally (one side at a time). And really, when it comes down to it, having big arms comes down to curling and extending until you can’t curl and extend no more. Whether you’re working with limited equipment or you want to simplify your workouts for a bit, give these five workouts a shot. READ: [5 of the Best Dumbbell Arm Workouts for Strength, Size, and Time-Saving]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Dropset Everything From Around the Web [please turn your images on] Courtesy of @huntermhenderson on Instagram - According to a post made on [Instagram](, Chris Bumstead and the sports apparel brand Gymshark announced a mutual parting of ways. Bumstead has been a Gymshark athlete for four years. “I am excited for the next steps to pursue my personal endeavors and build my own legacy,” he wrote. - Don’t expect to ever see him on stage, but actor Mark Wahlberg is definitely a dedicated bodybuilder. One month into 2022, and he’s already announced another body transformation, [showing off a pretty lean physique](. - [The overhead triceps extension]( is an old-school arm-building variation worth subbing back into your training if you’re looking for optimal growth. Is there something we missed? Email us at [info@barbend.com](mailto:%20info@barbend.com?subject=Tips!&__s=s54a3u1vmp5xzj41089k) Update your email preferences or [Unsubscribe]( here. --------------------------------------------------------------- [facebook](       [Feedback]( | [Podcast]( | [About](  55 WASHINGTON ST, STE 322, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Copyright © 2022 [BarBend.com](. All rights reserved.