Nick Walker changed how he trained back in order to grow ahead of the Olympia.
Men’s Open bodybuilder Nick Walker has received criticisms over the years regarding his physique. He has heard the noise and worked hard to make improvements where he felt they needed to be. This includes his back and he shared his methods on social media.
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Walker missed the 2023 Olympia with a hamstring tear that impacted his prep for the show. He made his return to the stage during the New York Pro in the following season and was crowned champion. Despite his victory, Walker received criticism regarding his physique and there was controversy around the results. He later announced that he would miss the 2024 Olympia as well as he was not prepared to take the stage at his best.
Walker has shown a great confidence this year. He won his third New York Pro title, qualifying for the Olympia, and have had his sights set on the show since then. Walker believes that he is among the top competitors in the world and has a chance to win the show.
Nick Walker Shares Methods to Improve Back
Walker has shared many physique updates, giving fans a look at what to expect heading into the Olympia. When it comes to his back, Walker made a common change in training.
“When I posted the back comparison shots, you see the major difference from being in prep three months ago to now. And the only things I’ve done different is high rep and a little bit less weight.”
Nick Walker continued on to express that this change can be made by anyone — and results will come. If they don’t, you can go back to what has worked for you in the past.
“In anyone’s mind, whether you’re a coach, a student, an old man, young man, any logical motherf*cker is going to be like ‘well let me try.’ If it works, hell yeah. If it doesn’t, oh well. It didn’t hurt.”
The battle between Derek Lunsford and Nick Walker is one to watch come the end of the year. The two have gone back and forth making different comments since the 2025 Pittsburgh Pro, where Lunsford defeated Walker. Since that loss, Walker has been putting in all work to get healthy and bring his best physique to the stage in order to compete for the title.
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