Classic Physique trending: symmetry wins
A March 15 analysis of the Arnold Classic 2026 Classic Physique category says judges keep favoring proportionality and symmetry over raw mass — the video frames the trend as a move toward aesthetics and longevity in training analysis. That’s useful if you’re programming strength work for balanced development rather than chasing size alone. analysis
Wesley Vissers won generationiron.com the 2026 Arnold Classic Classic Physique title, with Matheus Menegate second and Andrea Mammoli third according to multiple result tallies. musclemecca.com The official IFBB scorecard lists Vissers with a total of 5 and Menegate with a total of 10, a two-point margin that decided the top two placings. ifbbpro.com The Classic Physique finals took place during the Arnold weekend in Columbus, Ohio at the Battelle Grand, with event coverage dated March 6–7, 2026. fitnessvolt.com Defending champion Mike Sommerfeld did not make weight at official check‑in and consequently did not take the stage, a withdrawal noted in pre‑show reporting. generationiron.com Andrea Mammoli earned the Ed Corney Best Poser award and the associated $10,000 prize as listed in the contest summaries. fitnessvolt.com Post‑show coverage and video recaps described Vissers’s package with "golden‑era" and "classic" language, highlighting his posing and proportions in feature clips and writeups. youtube.com
