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The 2026 Arnold Classic is approaching fast. In a recent video on Feb. 2, 2026, coach Chris Aceto discussed the challenge of filling out Chinedu Andrew Obiekea<\/a>\u2018s frame. He also cast doubt on Hadi Choopan\u2019s chances of receiving a visa for the event.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2025, the Mr. Olympia<\/a> told fans a lot about the Open division\u2019s pecking order. For a third consecutive year, Hadi Choopan<\/a> secured second place, leaving many wondering if he\u2019ll ever regain the title. Meanwhile, Jacked impressed with a breakout performance. He landed in third place, the highest Olympia finish of his career.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jacked didn\u2019t stop there; he dominated the Romania Muscle Fest Pro<\/a>, which secured him an early qualification for the 2026 Mr. Olympia<\/a>. He\u2019s also thrown his name into the 2026 Arnold Classic, where a historic $750,000 cash prize will be fought for. Questions loom around both competitors, prompting Aceto to discuss what lies ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chris Aceto Doubts Choopan Gets Visa for 2026 Arnold Classic, Talks Jacked\u2019s Contest Prep<\/h2>\n

In the latest Rx Muscle -Truth in Bodybuilding<\/em> YouTube video, Aceto spoke on the challenge of filling out Jacked\u2019s tall frame.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe still needs to fill that frame out. On someone who is 6\u20192\u2033, you can\u2019t fill a frame out in 18 months. It just takes time. I think time, along with having the good fortune to hook up with Kamal, with training him in the gym every day, the last seven weeks of the Olympia.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He suggested that Jacked training alongside former 212 Olympia Kamal Elgargni<\/a> has put him in a strong position in the lead-up to competing:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cKamal knows what buttons to push to be able to keep him big when dieting or in this case, he\u2019s been growing. The last two shows he\u2019s added a little bit of muscle running into the show.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As for Hadi Choopan\u2019s chances of making it to the US, Aceto has serious doubts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cWill he get a visa? I don\u2019t think so. I don\u2019t believe he would. I would love to see him in the show,\u201d said Aceto.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s never not gotten a visa,\u201d replied<\/a> Dave Palumbo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIn prior years, we didn\u2019t drop a Daisy Cutter out there,\u201d explained Aceto. \u201cNot like this [tensions weren\u2019t like this around 2025 Mr. Olympia].\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Prominent voices in bodybuilding have gotten behind Jacked. Jay Cutler recently predicted that he had all the tools to win<\/a> the 2026 Arnold Classic and the Mr. Olympia in the same season. Additionally, Lee Priest stated that if Jacked is \u2018on,\u2019 he can take home gold<\/a> at the second biggest show of the year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jacked looks to be on track to display an all-time best physique. The 2026 Arnold Classic is set for March 5-8 in Columbus, Ohio.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>Chris Aceto Says Andrew Jacked \u2018Has a Winner\u2019s Mindset\u2019 Ahead of 2026 Arnold Classic: \u201cHe\u2019s Looking Freaky\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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