Wesley Vissers has his sights set on a big year. The bodybuilder recently laid out his 2026 competition schedule, starting with the Arnold Classic. He also explained the new rules that could finally see him qualify for his first Mr. Olympia.

On February 27, he sat down with Dennis James, Jose Raymond, and Milos Sarcev of Muscle & Fitness. During the conversation, Vissers was asked about his plans for this year, to which he replied:

“So, depending on how the Arnold Ohio goes and what happens after, I might do Detroit. After that, I'm doing the R Classic UK for sure.”

It wasn't just that he was dethroned by Mike Sommerfeld. Years of physical stress were catching up to their body from not taking any breaks for five years. That's why it was a massive surprise when he talked about his return.

In the background, Dennis James screamed “FIBO,” urging Wesley to participate in the event, but the Dutchman was not that inclined, as he said, “I will as a FIBO, I will, I will be there regardless, anyway,” but not as a competitor.

“I really want to do multiple shows for sure, especially with how the new rules are. Of course, you have to win two Pro shows to even qualify for the Olympia,” he said. “The UK doesn’t [auto qualify], but the Ohio one does.”

Although Vissers has never competed in the Mr. Olympia, the new rule changes have him looking forward to qualifying. His success at the Arnold Classic may depend on his strict diet.

Wesley Vissers Victory Diet for Arnold Classic

Meal 1 & 2: 20g Egg White Powder, 107g Riceflower, 200ml Water, 6g Flavor Whey Protein Powder, 5g Turmeric, 5g Pumpkin Spice, 5g Sunfiber, 5g Psyllium Husk, 3g Salt, 3g Baking Powder, 1.5g Sodium, 100g Pumpkin, 50g Spinach, 20g Whey Protein Powder, 25g ESN Iso Whey Protein Powder, and Berries

Vissers usually uses the same recipe for meals 1 and 2, though he occasionally makes some changes.

Meal 3, 4, 5: 165g Chicken OR 175g Beef, 275g Vegetables, Brown Mushrooms, and 3g Salt.

“This is one of my staple meals, multiple times a day. It’s either chicken or it’s tenderloin beef, or it’s Victoria fillets, like a fish,” says Vissers.

Written by

Suryakant Das

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar