Bodybuilders usually opt for the darkest tans available, and we are transitioning from bronze tans to chocolate tans. Although it might sound controversial, white bodybuilders try to get as dark as the black guys on stage.
As discussed above, dark colors absorb light, giving the darker contestants an advantage. Many white bodybuilders will go for the darkest tan available to match the color tone of the black athletes. Doing so puts every competitor on a leveled playing field.