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Five-time champion, the King of Classic Physique Chris Bumstead, wished his coach, Hany Rambod, on his 49th birthday. The 28-year-old has won two Classic Physique Olympia titles under Rambod in two years. However, the coach and pupil have already developed a very close bond. Bumstead added a pinch of humor while wishing the Pro Creator.

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Hany Rambod is a veteran of bodybuilding. With a career spanning decades, Rambod has earned the name Pro-Creator after coaching many successful pros. He has won the Mr. Olympia title as a coach, a staggering 24 times. Now, after turning 49, Chris Bumstead has made a hilarious revelation about how their relationship has affected Rambod’s age.

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The Classic Physique champion blames himself

Earlier, Cbum posted photographs of him Rambod scrutinizing his posing. The images were taken during the perp for the 2023 Mr. Olympia. “The Birthday Boy @hanyrambod,” wrote Bumstead and tagged his coach. Cbum confessed he had “No idea how old you are.” However, the 28-year-old blamed himself for not knowing Hany Rambod’s age.

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“The stress I caused you the last couple of years probably sped things up a bit,” joked the reigning Classic physique champion. “Appreciate you brother,” said the bodybuilder. After Cbum’s hilarious birthday wish, seven-time Mr. Olympia Phill Heath’s former coach posted an equally hilarious response.

“Thank you so much, Chris!” wrote Rambod. “I was on my way to growing back hair until I met you,” the 49-year-old added as the punchline. Hany Rambod also asked the five-time Classic Physique champion to send him a “hair relocation plan.” Interestingly, Cbum and his brother-in-law, Ian Valliere, got hair transplants together. However, while the pupil and coach joked about the stress of competing affecting Rambod’s age, the past two years have been a challenge for the duo.

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Chris Bumstead and Hany Rambod teamed up in 2022. however, their collaboration was a surprise for the fans and happened quite late into the season. Fans and experts cast doubt if two would be enough time for the due to build an Olympia-winning physique. After winning the Classic Physique title, Bumstead revealed that he also or his biceps before the show.

In 2022, Cbum had a mental breakdown right before the show after realizing his injury had a visible effect. However, Rambod stepped in to inspire Cbum. Similarly, Rambod helped Chirs Bumstead overcome a lat injury to win his fifth Classic Physique title.

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While they’ve only worked with one another for two years, Bumstead and Rambod have perfected the championship-winning recipe. Simulanetously they’ve formed a great bond. 

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Sagnik Bagchi is a Senior Writer at EssentiallySports, covering collegiate and Olympic sports through opinion‑driven storytelling. His volleyball reporting often spotlights program shifts and leadership changes, including Harper Murray’s evolving role and John Cook’s candid retirement reflections at Nebraska. With nearly four years in sports media, Sagnik has contributed across key beats, from the Paris 2024 Newsbreak team to behind‑the‑scenes coverage of the NHL Playoffs. An English Literature postgraduate, Sagnik’s versatility spans bodybuilding, US sports, and Olympic disciplines. As a former Senior Bodybuilding Writer, his work earned recognition from IFBB Pro Greg Doucette. His adaptability and consistency have resulted in a place in EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, where selected writers work with industry mentors to refine their reporting and analytical skills.

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