Set The Standard Skool Review (2026): Is It Worth Joining?

Chris Bumstead
51/100 data score
2.9K members
$10/month

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Last updated August 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Review Member Editorial Team

Set The Standard at a glance

Quick facts about Set The Standard: pricing, format, level, platform and guarantee
Pricing	$10/month
Format	10 courses + 76 modules + community feed (hosted on Skool)
Skill level	All levels
Platform	Skool.com
Free trial	No free trial
Money-back guarantee	No stated guarantee
Members	2,906 members
Posts published	1,348
Admins	19
Our score	51 / 100 on published Skool metrics

What is Set The Standard and who is it for?

The #1 training community to build a physique and a personal standard you're proud of. Led by Chris Bumstead.

Set The Standard is a $10/month community hosted on Skool and run by Chris Bumstead. Its public Skool page reports 2,906 members, 1,348 posts, a classroom of 10 courses and 76 modules, and the community has been running since May 2026. Chris Bumstead describes it this way: “Set The Standard with Chris Bumstead ("CBUM") 6x Mr. Olympia”

About the creator: who is Chris Bumstead?

Chris Bumstead

6x Mr. Olympia

Nashville, TN

What's included inside Set The Standard?

The list below is taken from Chris Bumstead's own description of the community on Skool. These are the creator's claims about what a membership includes — we have not independently verified them.

Access to STNDRD AI – 24/7 Access to CBUM + Coach Justin
Invite-only in-person events — Train, eat, and learn with CBUM in person
STNDRD 4 Phase System – Our "secret sauce" for busy leaders, pro athletes, and gym bros
STNDRD Assessment Tools – How we create custom protocols for our clients
Goal-Related Masterclasses – Strategies to change your physique & learn to follow through
Direct Access to Team of STNDRD Coaches – Backdoor access to our coaching team
Weekly Calls – Show up, ask your questions, get an answer
Want to lead others by example

Set The Standard pros and cons

Pros

Low entry price at $10/month
Active mid-sized community (2,906 members)
High discussion volume — 1,348 posts published
Substantial classroom — 10 courses across 76 modules
19 admins moderating, not a one-person operation

Cons

Launched recently, so there is a limited track record
Skool does not offer a platform-wide refund policy — terms are set by the creator

How Set The Standard scores on the data

Data score

51/100

Every community is scored on the same six published metrics, with the same weights. Here is exactly how this number was calculated.

Community size25% weight: 69
Discussion volume20% weight: 67
Engagement per member20% weight: 23
Course depth20% weight: 36
Moderation team8% weight: 100
Track record8% weight: 8

Data score v1.0.0. Price and affiliate commission are deliberately excluded — scoring on either would build our own revenue into the ranking.

Set The Standard Skool review FAQ

How much does Set The Standard cost?

Set The Standard costs $10/month, billed through Skool. This figure was read directly from the community's Skool page on 2026-08-10, and creators can change pricing at any time.

How many members does Set The Standard have?

Set The Standard has 2,906 members according to its public Skool page. Member counts on Skool include everyone who has joined, not only those active in the last month.

Who runs Set The Standard?

Set The Standard is run by Chris Bumstead. In their own words: “6x Mr. Olympia”

What's inside Set The Standard?

The Skool classroom lists 10 courses containing 76 modules, alongside the community feed. The detailed breakdown below is taken from the creator's own description of the community.

Is Set The Standard worth it?

Set The Standard scores 51 out of 100 on our data model, which weighs community size, discussion volume, engagement per member, course depth, moderation and track record. Its strongest signal is moderation team (19 admins). Weigh that against the $10/month price before joining.

Final verdict: is Set The Standard worth it in 2026?

51/100

data score

Set The Standard scores around the middle of the communities we track with 51 out of 100. Its strongest signals are moderation team (19 admins) and community size (2,906 members). The weakest is track record (3 months on Skool).

At $10/month it sits at the low end of Skool pricing. Every figure on this page is read from the community's public Skool page and re-checked each time we refresh the directory.

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