Wesley Vissers explains the motivation behind his pixelated social media posts – Muscle and fitness

In episode 274 of The Threat Podcast, Wesley Vissers was the special guest alongside host Dennis James and regular panel members Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond. During the show, the Dutch bodybuilder explained the strategy behind the pixelated photos he shares online:

Wesley Vissers won the 2024 Arnold Classic Physique title but last year he fell to fifth place in a show dominated by runner-up Logan Franklin and overall winner Mike Sommerfeld. While Vissers was disappointed by this fall from grace, he picked himself up and put his playing face back on. Now many experts are predicting a better showing for “The Dutch Oak” in 2026. “If I had taken the package last year that I have now, I don’t think it would have been a top two between Logan and Mike,” Vissers shared on TMP. “I have to be honest; I’m looking my best right now.”

Still, figuring out the package that will bring Vissers to Columbus, Ohio, has been a focus lately, as the Dutchman has posted blurry images online, making his legs invisible.

Why did Wesley Vissers place pixelated images to make his legs invisible?

“I see you’re giving some pretty blurry sneak peaks of your quads,” The Menace noted. “What is that for?” Vissers was happy to respond, saying the reasoning stems from the fact that bodybuilding observers and fans are desperate to see the progress he has made with his legs. “I know what I’m taking with me,” says Vissers. “I have two kids. The more they whine, the less likely they are to get it,” he said with a wry smile on his face. “So the more people keep asking to show the legs, the more I’m inclined not to,” he laughed.

Of course, in the past, hiding a physique’s progress before showtime has been a great strategy. Olympia icon Dorian Yates was nicknamed ‘The Shadow’ because he wore baggy clothing, which prevented his opponents from seeing his body until they were all under the lights.

“I’m trolling a bit with those photos and giving a sneak peek,” Vissers told the panel. “So people can guess for themselves, but the moment when the legs matter most is on stage, next to Mike Sommerfeld. And we’re going to see exactly what difference there will be – between this show – and pretty much every other show I’ve ever done.”

Watch the full episode with Wesley Vissers below, in which the panel also made Arnold Classic predictions and was joined by Justin Compton.