{"id":16548,"date":"2026-03-28T21:52:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=16548"},"modified":"2026-03-28T21:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:52:42","slug":"im-still-under-my-weight-cap-for-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=16548","title":{"rendered":"I’m Still Under My Weight Cap For Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"


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For Sam Sulek \u2013 slow and steady is the plan to win the Classic Physique race<\/h2>\n

Throughout Sam Sulek\u2019s pro bodybuilding journey, many fans have wondered if Men\u2019s Open would be a better fit for the viral superstar. After his 2026 Arnold Classic debut, the conversation arose again but Sulek shut down any hopes of a division change any time soon. In a recent video Q&A, Sam Sulek confirmed he still has work to do in the Classic Physique division before even considering a move to Men\u2019s Open.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sulek, 24, is more focused on maximizing his potential<\/a> as a Classic Physique competitor. He recently placed eighth among 10 competitors in the 2026 Arnold Classic<\/a> during his professional debut at the event that was held March 5-8 in\u00a0 Columbus, Ohio. And is looking to focus on improving rather than changing up the entire gameplan.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI get this question a lot,\u201d Sam Sulek responded. \u201cIt\u2019s like: How quick do you think I\u2019m gonna grow? How easily do you think it is to put on 30 pounds of muscle? I\u2019m still under my weight cap for classic.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

As long as he continues making weight, Sulek has no plans to move up.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cI would never move to open unless I, somehow, couldn\u2019t make weight,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd I\u2019ll always be able to make weight for classic.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Seeking the Ideal Classic Physique Look<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sam Sulek then discussed his end-game look for his more than 4.46 million subscribers on YouTube.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf we\u2019re just describing what\u2019s end-game Sam going to look like, I used to definitely think I was going to be a 300-pounder,\u201d he said. \u201cLike off-season, 300-pound Sam wasn\u2019t even a question. It was gonna happen!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sulek isn\u2019t quite so sure anymore, though.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNow, I\u2019m more like in the mid-200s. So, I guess we\u2019ll see what happens,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s no way to know for sure, but it\u2019s certainly not the plan.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

For now, Sulek said his plan is to \u201ckeep lifting and keep making gains, growing a bit, eat some food<\/a>, stay a little bit leaner for at least a little while longer\u201d and not undo his current dieting phase.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf I went nuts, I could get back to peak-bulk-looking Sam body fat easily within about a month. It wouldn\u2019t be that hard,\u201d he explained. \u201cSo I want to gradually reintroduce food so I can get bigger but not pack on body fat for really no reason.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Sam Sulek has been dieting after a promising showing<\/a> in the Arnold Classic and was nearing the end of a period that he described as \u201cslamming a bunch of fluids\u201d to flush toxins from his body and fully rehydrate before resuming his workout routine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Sulek said he is in about the ideal physical shape for the time being, adding: \u201cI should be right on the money if I keep going with a little bit of water restriction.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additional Bits of Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sam Sulek added a few nuggets during a question-and-answer session with his YouTube audience, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Peak-bulk Sam could probably beat lighter Sam in a fight.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • He recommends protein shakes for those who want to gain muscle mass.<\/li>\n
  • He will continue listening to Arnold Schwarzenegger and other accomplished pros to learn their insights.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  • One of his favorite milestones during his young lifting career was when he no longer could touch his shoulders while flexing due to the size of his biceps and lats.<\/li>\n
  • Just getting up on the Arnold Classic pro card from amateur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Another fan asked about his routine for developing his abdominal muscles, which Sulek said is not a concern. His abdominal muscles already are well-developed from his prior amateur athletics participation in gymnastics and while diving in college, so he doesn\u2019t focus on further abs development.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    What Is The Driving Force Behind Sam Sulek?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    When asked about what satisfies him when going to the gym to work out, Sulek simply said that he enjoys it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    \u201cThe fun of the gym is the point. That\u2019s what satisfies me,\u201d he explained. \u201cIf I didn\u2019t have any fun doing any of this, if I didn\u2019t go to the gym because I just wanted to because I enjoy it, then I would never do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    He said it\u2019s the same for most others who spend time in the gym, and none of them would do it if they didn\u2019t have fun and didn\u2019t want to do it.<\/p>\n

    You can watch the full video of Sam Sulek\u2019s Q&A below:<\/p>\n

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