“Abso-freaking-lutely perfect,” said Sam Sulek in his vlog 23 days out from the Arnold Classic, predicting his pro debut. Nearly a month later, the 24-year-old backed it up, arriving with a chiseled, ...

Central Ohio native Sam Sulek, a social media bodybuilding sensation, placed eighth in his first professional competition.

The 2026 edition of the Arnold Classic was the first one where Sam Sulek competed as a pro in the Classic Physique division, and the 24-year-old didn’t mind sharing his views about posing on the stage ...