The Men’s Physique finals at the 2025 Arnold Classic took place in the Greater Columbus Convention Center on March 1 in Columbus, Ohio. In the end, Ali Bilal took home gold after clearing out a tough lineup of competitors. Erin Banks and Diogo Montenegro claimed second and third place honors.
The 2025 Arnold Classic has seen plenty of action, especially from Men’s Physique competitors. Defending champion Diogo Montenegro brought an exceptional look. His pecs were full and proportionate with his biceps. Fans also kept a close eye on former two-time Arnold Classic champion Erin Banks, 2024 Olympia runner-up Ali Bilal, and Emmanuel Costa.
Not only were cash prizes and Arnold glory on the line, but competitors were also fighting for a 2025 Olympia qualification. The finals were close, and each competitor got a chance to showcase their best during the individual posing routines.
2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique Results:
Ali Bilal’s deeply separated abs and defined serratus allowed him to gain some crucial momentum in his Arnold debut. He compared well with the rest of the lineup, and it was clear that he had a substantial conditioning edge. Ali Bilal didn’t compete at the 2024 Arnold Classic but took second place on the Olympia stage.
Erin Banks was also making a bid to leave Ohio as champion. He took third in his last outing on the Olympia stage. In 2023, he finished in first at the Arnold Classic with one of the strongest packages of his career, leaving fans unsure of who would win during the finals.
Diogo Montenegro showed off great fullness and balance in his physique. He even held his own in back shots against Bilal and Banks. Montenegro went into this event as the defending titleholder, eager to extend his reign. In the end, Ali Bilal claimed Men’s Physique glory at the 2025 Arnold Classic. Erin Banks and Diogo Montenegro finished in second and third place.
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Bilal | Afghanistan |
| 2 | Erin Banks | United States |
| 3 | Diogo Ferreira Montenegro | United States |
| 4 | Emmanuel Costa | Brazil |
| 5 | Alessandro Cavagnola | Italy |
| 6 | Jason Huynh | United States |
| 7 | Rhyan Clark | United States |
| 8 | Guilherme dos Santos Gualberto | Brazil |
| 8 | Guilherme Gualberto | Brazil |
| 9 | Sidy Pouye | Spain |
| 10 | Rafael Oliveira | Brazil |
| 11 | Dmytro Voievodchuk | United States |
Men’s Physique Scorecard
Highlights:
2025 Arnold Classic Results
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