{"id":15492,"date":"2026-03-10T15:31:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15492"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:31:34","slug":"2026-arnold-classic-mens-open-prejudging-report-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=15492","title":{"rendered":"2026 Arnold Classic Men\u2019s Open Prejudging Report & Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Highlights from the 2026 Arnold Classic Men\u2019s Open Prejudging.<\/h2>\n

The headliner of the 2026 Arnold Classic took the stage for the first time on Friday night. The loaded Men\u2019s Open division went through prejudging with many of the top competitors in the world competing for the top spot in the prestigious event.<\/p>\n

[FULL COVERAGE: Complete 2026 Arnold Classic Results<\/a><\/em><\/strong>]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lineup is without reigning Arnold and Olympia champ Derek Lunsford<\/a><\/strong>, but it is still loaded with some of the top talent in the world. This includes the competitors who finished second and third during the Olympia. Hadi Choopan<\/a><\/strong>, former Arnold and Olympia champ, has multiple runner-up finishes on the biggest stage and wants to prove that he is the name to beat.<\/p>\n

Andrew Jacked<\/a><\/strong> has been climbing up the Men\u2019s Open division and came close to the top in October. He was part of the first callout, along with Choopan. Nick Walker<\/a><\/strong>, another former Arnold champion, was also in the first callout and impressed in a big way. Walker was underwhelming at the Olympia, but brought a physique that resembled Pittsburgh in May, which is a show many believe he could have won.<\/p>\n

Finally, Martin Fitzwater was part of the first and final callout. It is clear that the judges have set apart the top four and this makes for an exciting battle on Saturday night.<\/p>\n

Callout Report<\/h3>\n
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First Callout<\/h4>\n