I'm an 8-time Mr Olympia but the best physique I've ever seen is a classic, he's the greatest bodybuilder of all time

AN eight-time Mr. Olympia winner has said that the current reigning champion has the best physique he has ever seen.

Ronnie Coleman is a retired professional bodybuilder and won the Mr. Olympia title for eight consecutive years.

Ronnie Coleman is a retired professional bodybuilder who held the Mr. Olympia title for eight years

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Ronnie Coleman is a retired professional bodybuilder who held the Mr. Olympia title for eight yearsCredit: AP

He has also won 26 IFBB professional titles.

IFBB stands for "The International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation," the governing body for bodybuilding that oversees many of the sport's international events.

Despite being widely regarded as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, he has said that the current reigning champion of Mr. Olympia has the best physique he has ever seen.

Bumstead took over the Classic Physique Olympia title in 2019 and has held it since.

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During a Q&A session on his Youtube page, Coleman was asked what he thinks of Bumstead.

"Well, I think Chris Bumstead is the greatest classic bodybuilder of all time," he replied.

"Absolutely the best physique I've ever seen in classic physique," he continued.

"Gotta be the best physique I've seen, period" he finished.

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Bodybuilding in the over 60s in particular has become an increasingly popular activity in recent years.

Edward (@nutritionworldtenessee), a 65-year-old bodybuilder regularly shares tips and tricks on how to stay in shape on social media.

He revealed one habit that had prevented him from reaching his optimum fitness level, however.

"Up until aged 60, my ego ruined my choice of weights," he told his followers.

"I would choose to do exercises with way too much weight," he continued.

"That doesn't work. Stay light with great form and that's where the results are," he advised.

At the age of 90, Jim Arrington is the world’s oldest bodybuilder.

He was officially given the title by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2018 and has maintained it since then.

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On top of sticking to a high protein, moderate carbohydrate, and fat diet, Arrington has revealed exactly how he has stayed in shape in later life.

The great-grandfather has competed in more than 62 competitions and has won 16 of them.

He said that Chris Bumstead had the best physique he had ever seen

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He said that Chris Bumstead had the best physique he had ever seenCredit: Getty

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