Hany Rambod believes the muscularity of competitors opens the door for a new division at a lower weight.
The Men’s Physique division was a conversation topic following the 2025 Arnold Classic after Arnold made comments about the shorts worn on stage. Hany Rambod discussed why he believes there should be a new division for men, similar to the Fit Model division for women.
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The new Fit Model division will be implemented in the NPC and NPC Worldwide beginning in 2025. The IFBB Pro League will start in 2026. It will have different requirements than Bikini, giving athletes a chance to step on stage with more attainable goals.
During a recent episode of The Truth, Rambod was joined by Lauralie Chapados to discuss the current happenings around bodybuilding. The conversation shifted to this new division and Rambod explained how he is in favor of it.
Hany Rambod Talks New Division In Men’s Bodybuilding
Hany Rambod knows more than anyone about how the sport of bodybuilding has evolved over the years. It is all about muscle and size, which competitors have adjusted to. This has impacted the Men’s Physique division among others as well. Rambod discussed how the division has changed and believes a new division under it could help athletes.
“What’s very nice is now you have this other division, something that is more attainable but a lot of people are threatened by it. I don’t understand why. I still think that they should do it for the Men’s. The men have gotten super muscular. Again, back when Jeremy was winning, that 165-170 pound physique is way different than what you’re seeing now. It’s much more muscular now than when it first started.”
The idea of this division would be for competitors to build a physique that is more attainable and get them on stage quicker. This would allow them to hone their skills while also keeping an eye on other goals.
“If somebody has that look and they can get on stage in a shorter time frame than we still have the ability to bring them up. If we want to build and move up, they still can, if they so desire or can genetically grow, they can go to another division. Where you’re at now, I feel like the bar is too high on the men’s side.”
The IFBB continues to grow and adjust rules and regulations to improve the product as a whole. There is now a new division in Women’s Bodybuilding and it would be interesting to see if the same is coming for the Men.
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