Bodybuilding in 2026: Will “Fake Muscle” & Taller Pros Change the Sport?

Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw and Scott McNally break down what bodybuilding could look like in 2026 — from fans noticing fake muscle, to taller pros shaking up judging, and why the sport might finally simplify.

0:00 Can You Build a 300-Pound Open Bodybuilder With Bad Genetics?
0:45 Welcome to It’s Just Bodybuilding
2:00 Bodybuilding Trends for 2026 — What’s About to Change
2:40 Site Enhancing Oil Crackdown — Are Fans and Judges Done With It?
8:45 On-Stage Delt Leak — When SEOs Go Too Far
11:00 Plain Black Backdrops — Will Bodybuilding Stages Simplify in 2026?
15:45 Taller Open Bodybuilders — Is Judging Shifting in Their Favor?
20:45 Classic Physique in 2026 — Will The Champion Standard Be Set?
26:00 Martin Fitzwater and Andrew Jacked — 2026 Open Bodybuilding Outlook
31:00 Simplifying Bodybuilding — Why Over-Managing Details Is Hurting Progress
47:30 Metal Plates vs Rubber Plates — Does It Actually Matter?
53:35 When to Lower Training Volume for Better Progress
57:25 Insulin Sensitivity Damage — What It Feels Like and Why It Matters
1:03:45 Balancing Strength and Aesthetics as You Age
1:09:15 The Gym as the New Night Club Culture
1:20:10 Home Gym vs Commercial Gym — Pros and Cons
1:27:00 Gym Shirts vs Nice Shirts

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