Chris Bumstead Wins Gymshark’s “STRENGTH TEST” Against Other Elite Athletes

Chris Bumstead completed the heaviest shoulder press in the end.

It is no secret that Chris Bumstead has incredible strength and it is always entertaining to see it in action. The three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion recently participated in a Strength Challenge against other Gymshark athletes. In the end, it was Bumstead who was victorious.

A group of big name fitness athletes took place in the challenge. This includes bodybuilding and CrossFit competitors. Because of their different backgrounds, the athletes agreed to use the standing push press as the exercise. David Laid explained at the beginning of the video that this is an exercise that is the perfect middle ground between bodybuilding and CrossFit.

Athletes took turns completing a one-rep max lift with the weight being increased each round until there was one left standing. The lift had to be performed in a singular motion with elbows locked out at the top. The full results from the competition can be seen below and the video is posted to Gymshark’s YouTube page.

Full Results

• Chris Bumstead – 120 kilograms (264.5 lbs)
• Noah Ohlsen – 110 kilograms (242.5 lbs)
• George Bamfo Jr – 110 kilograms (242.5 lbs)
• Julian Marquez – 110 kilograms (242.5 lbs)
• Ashton Hall – 110 kilograms (242.5 lbs)
• Will Tennyson – 100 kilograms (220.5 lbs)
• Jah’Son Patterson – 80 kilograms (176.4 lbs)
• Elika Bang – 60 kilograms (132.3 lbs)
• David Laid – 50 kilograms (110.2 lbs)

Chris Bumstead entered as the favorite to win this competition and even joked about his advantage in weight.

“I only have like 80 pounds on everyone so I really hope I don’t lose this.”

Bumstead recently returned to training after battling COVID-19. He is carrying less weight this offseason than he usually does because of the virus but his muscle tone and body fat percentage remain at a normal level. It is clear that his strength has not wavered either.

Other Competitors

David Laid has built site the following on social media and this has helped him grow in the fitness industry. He was battling an injured elbow during this contest that he hurt while arm wrestling. Noah Ohlsen is one of the best CrossFit competitors in the sport. He finished second to Bumstead by completing a 110kg lift.

George Bamfo Jr. and Ashton Hall are other big names that have gained recognition on social media because of their shredded physiques. Both were able to complete the 110kg lift, along with Julian Marquez, but could not reach 120kg and take down Bumstead.

Will Tennyson has made a name for himself on YouTube performing different challenges and workouts. Tennyson has a great mind for fitness and always performs lifts with great form. He bowed out after competing a 100kg lift. Trainers Jah’Son Patterson and Elika Bang round out the list of competitors who were seen in the video.

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