{"id":522916,"date":"2026-03-08T17:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/522916\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T17:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:12:09","slug":"2026-arnold-classic-mens-physique-results-brandon-hendrickson-wins-2nd-title-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/522916\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Arnold Classic Men\u2019s Physique Results \u2014 Brandon Hendrickson Wins 2nd Title \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 Arnold Classic Men\u2019s Physique finals took place in Ohio\u2019s Battelle Grand at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The contest began at 7 PM EST and saw Brandon Hendrickson secure his second title after 10 years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Men\u2019s Physique<\/a> class has become extremely competitive over the years. That\u2019s been driven by the sheer number of competitors who earn IFBB Pro cards in the division each season. Top contenders in Ohio brought their best over the weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On-paper, Brandon Hendrickson<\/a> was the man to beat. He won the Arnold in 2016 and holds three Men\u2019s Physique Olympia titles. Ali Bilal won this show last year, but decided to sit out. Between Emmanuel Hunter, Vitor Chaves, and Andrei Deiu, the judges had to run multiple posing rounds to determine who was leading.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Men\u2019s Physique Results:<\/p>\n

In the finals, Hendrickson seemed to get harder as the comparisons went along. Moreover, his back detail popped more, and this helped him close the gap on his rivals. Vitor Chaves also brought a dry look to the finals, prompting the judges to take a closer look at him near center stage.<\/p>\n

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Having just finished third at the Olympia<\/a>, Hendrickson made sure to hold his poses longer. Following a tough showdown, Brandon Hendrickson secured his second Arnold Classic title. Vitor Chaves finished in second place and Emanual Hunter secured third on the podium.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Winner \u2014 Brandon Hendrickson
\nSecond Place \u2014 Vitor Chaves\u00a0
\nThird Place \u2014\u00a0 Emanual Hunter
\nFourth Place \u2014 Andrei Deiu\u00a0
\nFifth Place \u2014 Dilson Silva
\nSixth Place \u2014 Benquil Marigny
\nSeventh Place \u2014 Burak Ozkul
\nEighth Place \u2014 Emmanuel Jesus Oliveira Da Costa
\nNinth Place \u2014 Lucas Viudes
\nTenth Place \u2014 Paul Gustave<\/p>\n

\"20262026 Arnold Classic Men S Physique Results
\nMen\u2019s Physique Scorecard<\/p>\n

MEN\u2019S PHYSIQUE \u2013 OPEN<\/p>\n

NAME
\nCOUNTRY
\nJUDGING
\nFINALS
\nTOTAL
\nPLACE<\/p>\n

5
\nBrandon Hendrickson
\nUSA
\n6
\n\u00a0
\n6
\n1<\/p>\n

1
\nVitor Chaves
\nBrazil
\n9
\n\u00a0
\n9
\n2<\/p>\n

6
\nEmanual Hunter
\nUSA
\n16
\n\u00a0
\n16
\n3<\/p>\n

2
\nAndrei Deiu
\nRomania
\n19
\n\u00a0
\n19
\n4<\/p>\n

3
\nDilson Espindola Silva
\nBrazil
\n25
\n\u00a0
\n25
\n5<\/p>\n

7
\nBenquil Marigny
\nUSA
\n30
\n\u00a0
\n30
\n6<\/p>\n

9
\nBurak Ozkul
\nUSA
\n35
\n\u00a0
\n35
\n7<\/p>\n

8
\nEmmanuel Jesus Oliveira Da Costa
\nUSA
\n40
\n\u00a0
\n40
\n8<\/p>\n

11
\nLucas Viudes
\nBrazil
\n45
\n\u00a0
\n45
\n9<\/p>\n

4
\nPaul Gustave
\nFrance
\n50
\n\u00a0
\n50
\n10<\/p>\n

10
\nNam Tran Quang
\nPoland
\n55
\n\u00a0
\n55
\n11<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/p>\n

2026 Arnold Classic Results
\nDay One<\/p>\n

Day Two<\/p>\n

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