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Nick Walker Trains With Hunter Labrada Ahead of 2022 Olympia
Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada join forces to push each other in training.
Talk about putting your issues aside to excel. It appears that top flight up and coming bodybuilders Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada have put their rivalry aside to train together. The two bodybuilders have showcased some incredible talent since their debuts. Both Labrada and Walker have cracked the top five at the Olympia and their collaboration is certainly a surprising one.
With Hunter Labrada taking fourth place and Nick Walker fifth at the 2021 Olympia, you would think collaborating would be the last thing on both competitor’s minds. Well it appears that isn’t the case at all. The old adage iron sharpens iron exists for a reason and Labrada and Walker teaming up may just prove that. Both men have all the talent and ability in the world to become Olympia champion. While they both may stand in each other’s way, it’s pretty refreshing to see the two competitors put that to the side.
Rather than engage in unnecessary beef, Hunter Labrada and Nick Walker seemed poised to push each other to be better. That kind of friendly rivalry could prove to bring out the best in both bodybuilders. While they are indeed a threat to each other’s dreams of being Mr. Olympia, training together is perhaps the best idea to elevate their physiques.
A recent string of updates on Instagram shows both Hunter Labrada and Nick Walker putting in some intense work in the gym. It’s clear from the captions that both men are working together to bring out their top level talent when they hit the Olympia stage.
174 days until we put on a show for y’all⭕️
There will be no WWE bullshit between us between now and then. Just both of us working our asses of to make our lifetime dream come true??
When it comes down to it, we are going to push each other to be the best version of ourselves because we both want to face each other at 100% ourselves.
Get ready!!!!!!
Seeing the best work with the best should give confidence to fans hoping to see a high level competition at this year’s Olympia. There’s no doubt that Hunter Labrada and Nick Walker are the future of the Open Bodybuilding division. Let’s see how far this friendly rivalry can take them at the top of the game.
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Nick Walker Discusses Being Molested As A Child: ‘Training Was A Scapegoat For Me To Take My Anger Out’
Nick Walker opened up about this experience from his childhood with Hany Rambod.
Nick Walker is one of the top bodybuilders in the world today and has reached this level at a young age. Last season, Walker won the New York Pro and Arnold Classic before finishing fifth at the Olympia. This year, he is putting all of his focus into improving on the biggest stage in the sport.
Walker recently joined Hany Rambod on his podcast, The Truth with Hany Rambod. The two discussed many topics within the sport of bodybuilding including his rivalry with Blessing Awodibu.
Rambod got into how Walker began training and the reigning Arnold Classic champion disclosed information about being molested as a child. This is something that Walker has discussed in the past but shared more about the story with Rambod.
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Nick Walker: ‘I Tended To Isolate Myself Quite Often’
Nick Walker shared that he used to play many sports such as football, baseball, and soccer. Naturally, he spent time in the gym training for athletics but bodybuilding training is a whole new animal. Walker explained how he was a sore loser and this led him away from team sports. Nonetheless, he began training alone.
“When I was a child, I was molested. So, growing up, I tended to isolate myself quite often, and training was more of the scapegoat for me to take my anger out and be alone.”
Walker was molested by an art teacher at his school when he was 12 years old. He did not share it with anyone until he was 16. This is when he decided to tell his parents. The story went public when another student complained about the same teacher. When Nick Walker told his mother, it was a difficult time.
“I couldn’t even look at her because I don’t think she was expecting me to say what I said. I think she was expecting me to say things that he would say and not the fact that I was actually molested.”
The art teacher was arrested following investigations. He was sent to jail on the day where Nick Walker competed in the Teen’s Nationals in 2014. Walker admits that he hit rock bottom at 15 years old and began training to get on the bodybuilding stage.
“The reason why I’m more open about it now is that I did take dark paths at a very young age. I got very deep into hard drugs when I was younger, a lot of fights, and partying.”
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Nick Walker Looks Massive, Thrashes Hamstrings with Kamal Elgargni
Nick Walker and Kamal Elgargni joined forces to thrash hamstrings.
Men’s Open contender Nick Walker recently teamed up with 2019 212 Olympia champion Kamal Elgargni for some intense hamstring training. Both Walker and Elgargni are looking in top form as they prepare for the 2022 Olympia.
Nick Walker teamed up with Kamal Elgargni for an intense hamstring training session. Both bodybuilders are looking to impress at the 2022 Olympia and the team up is only making their prospects stronger. Walker is looking absolutely at 290lbs but still has defined lines. Elgargni is looking equally impressive and is looking to stake a claim to once again be crowned 212 Olympia champion.
As for the training details Nick Walker and Kamal Elgargni both went through a series of exercises targeted the legs. Specifically the two thrashed their hamstrings. They utilized high reps throughout the workout.
“Nothing but high reps,” said Nick Walker. “20 reps was the magic number today. Overall, good workout. I enjoyed it. Worked hard, pushed each other and just getting better each and every workout.”
Full Hamstring Workout
Lying Hamstring Leg Curl Machine — 3 sets for 11 reps
Standing Leg Curl Machine — 4 sets for 15 -20 reps
Seated Leg Curl Machine — 3 sets for 10 reps
Stiff Leg Barbell Deadlift — 4 sets 5-7 reps
Machine Seated Hip Abduction — 4 sets for 12 reps, *supersetted with weighted sumo squats
Weighted Sumo Squat — 4 sets for 12 reps
Machine Seated Hip Adduction — 1 set for 10 reps
Standing Calf Raise — 3 sets for 12 reps
Seated Calf Raise on Machine — 2 sets for 10 reps
Perhaps the most remarkable development is the fact that Nick Walker is 290lbs. Despite that massive size he’s looking pretty shredded and well defined, showing lines during his bulk. Usually you’d expect that when he’s on his cut, but clearly all the hard work he’s been doing is showing dividends.
To see the full workout click here.
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Nick Walker On Blessing Awodibu Finishing Higher At Olympia: ‘It’s Not Going To Happen This Year, There’s No Way’
Nick Walker claims that Blessing Awodibu is “not even in my vision” heading into the Olympia.
Is the rivalry between Nick Walker and Blessing Awodibu back? We caught a glimpse of it following Awodibu’s victory at the 2022 New York Pro. Recently, Walker appeared on Hany Rambod’s The Truth podcast to discuss his current mindset heading into the Olympia.
Walker completely burst onto the scene last year winning both the New York Pro and Arnold Classic. He ended up fifth at the Olympia in 2021 and vowed for a better performance this time around. Walker has put all of his effort in the offseason on the biggest show in the sport.
As for Awodibu, he appeared on stage twice this season, winning both New York and the Indy Pro. Following his victory in New York (or New Jersey), Walker went on stage to speak with Awodibu. This is when Awodibu claims that he would “whoop” Walker’s ass come the Olympia. Of course, Walker denied the claim and the rivalry is back on.
The original storyline between the two bodybuilders began when Walker defeated Awodibu at the 2021 New York Pro. From that moment on, the two began training together and smoothed things over. Now, there is some extra fire coming from both sides.
Nick Walker On Blessing Awodibu: “He’s Not Even In My Vision”
Nick Walker finished behind Hadi Choopan, Brandon Curry, Hunter Labrada, and of course two-time reigning champ Big Ramy last year. He believes that he has to focus on moving up in the rankings first before anything else.
“I was trying to be polite, say good job and congrats and he’s like, ‘where’s the microphone, I need the microphone.’ Yeah basically from that, that’s when he started it. We had a nice little banter. I love Blessing but there’s no way. It’s not going to happen this year. No. He’s not even in my vision,” Walker said with a smile.
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Blessing Awodibu began working with George Farah heading into the season. It is clear that he has made improvements this season but Walker still believes that he is not on his level.
“He has a very good physique, very good symmetry, wide back, little waist but I don’t think his legs are going to be where they need to be by the Olympia. I don’t think his hamstrings are going to be where they need to be, his glutes won’t be where it needs to be. He has the upper body right; he just doesn’t have the lower half.”
READ MORE: PHOTOS: Nick Walker Looks Massive Guest Posing At The 2022 Pittsburgh Pro
Nick Walker On Rivalry: “It Is Fun. I Certainly Enjoy Doing It”
Hany Rambod continued the interview by diving into the rivalry a bit and asking it if was ever personal. Nick Walker explains that he is enjoys the back-and-forth and believes that it is good for the sport.
“It is fun. I certainly enjoy doing it. Honestly, I think it’s good for the sport to have that. I mean, obviously, there’s limitations here, you don’t want to go too far. Other people that will try to do it, it won’t be the same. Me and Blessing have a good connection to where we are able to do things like that.”
Walker continues to explain how he was unaware of Awodibu when he was being called out in 2021.
“I didn’t know who this guy was and he started to call me out. Even how it started before New York, right?”
“So, I’m looking at my phone and there’s this guy, and I’m like, ‘who the f**k is Blessing?’ I have no idea who this kid is. I’m listening, he’s calling me out and shit. At first, I’m laughing, ‘oh this is cool.’ Then, he just kept going. I was like, ‘who the f**k is this guy man?’ We haven’t spoke and I didn’t know who he is, nothing.”
The Olympia is full of storylines in all divisions but is highlighted by Men’s Open. Now, Nick Walker and Blessing Awodibu will add another element for fans to keep an eye on.
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Nick Walker On Bodybuilding And PEDs: ‘I Don’t Think There Is Truly Anyway To Make It Better’
Nick Walker recently discussed the dangers in bodybuilding regarding PEDs.
Nick Walker has climbed to the top of bodybuilding because of his incredible size and conditioned physique. The issues of PEDs is bodybuilding is a hot topic in recent months and something that Walker knows about. He recently opened up a bit on the subject and if anything can be done.
Walker recently sat down with Greg Doucette for an interview. Doucette has been heavily active on social media, specifically his YouTube page, getting different inputs from bodybuilders on different topics around the sport. Here, the two discussed what might be done for bodybuilding to become safer for all involved.
Nick Walker on PEDs: “We’re Playing With Fire”
Nick Walker decided at the beginning of the year that he would focus his offseason prep on the Olympia. He decided not to defend his Arnold Classic or New York Pro titles, which Walker won in 2021. He finished fifth at the Olympia in October and is determined to improve his standing.
In a recent video with Doucette, Walker weighed in on the topic of PEDs.
“I feel like anything that could help at this point but at the end of the day, bodybuilding is bodybuilding. People come to see the freaks. People come to see us stand on stage and be as freaky as we can. Is it dangerous? Yes. Is there ways to make it safer? I’m sure, but at the end of the day, we’re playing with fire.”
Walker continued to discuss how athletes abuse different substances in the offseason particularly. This can go from different PEDs to food. This is how competitors are able to gain weight in the offseason and hang onto it for when it is time to cut.
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“Getting to a certain weight and then holding that weight, which is extremely unhealthy. Then, what? They come off a little while and then they got to do prep. We all know, everyone does probably a little more in prep because of how shredded you have to get.”
What Can Be Done?
In the opinion of Nick Walker, there is not much that can be done to make bodybuilding safer but he did like some ideas that have been thrown out.
“I don’t think there is truly anyway to make it better but honestly, I did like Fouad’s weight cap suggestion. Just because it would help keep everyone in the offseason in check without gaining too much weight.”
Shawn Rhoden and George Peterson suddenly passed away at the end of 2021. Cedric McMillan is the latest to pass away from heart complications. This is when different athletes began taking their health a bit more serious. This does not just include bodybuilders. Powerlifter Larry Wheels recently made it a point to get his heart checked out.
According to Walker, this is what athletes need to be doing in order to get ahead of anything.
“The only thing we can really do is individually, get our daily blood work checked, our daily EKGs, Echos, Calcium Scores, however often you feel you need. That’s really it. I mean, in my opinion, it all comes down to you.”
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After Rekindling Their Rivalry, Can Blessing Awodibu Actually Defeat Nick Walker?
Can Blessing Awodibu beat Nick Walker?
After winning the 2022 New York Pro Blessing Awodibu reignited his rivalry with fellow standout bodybuilder Nick Walker. Both men have shared the stage before, but it was Walker who came away with the victory. Now, with his own New York Pro title under his belt, Blessing is looking to take no prisoners. But can he actually get his revenge against Walker at the 2022 Olympia?
What Each Man Brings to the Stage
It’s clear that Blessing Awodibu has the total package. He has great balance to his physique, a small waist and has been able to improve upon all the weaknesses that held him back at last year’s shows. Blessing was unable to back up all the trash talk he had done before the New York Pro. Nick Walker came into the show and absolutely dominated the field, including blessing. The chief culprit to Blessing’s failure in 2021? His less than adequate legs. However, since then, Blessing has improved upon this weakness and showed some truly impressive and well-built legs at the 2022 New York pro.
With that being said, Nick Walker will be quite the challenge to overcome. Walker possesses freakish size and pretty great conditioning himself. Perhaps the only drawback to Walker’s physique could be his blockier midsection. That point of contention is what saw him take 5th place at the 2021 Olympia behind Hunter Labrada. With that in consideration, Walker has been taking care of these issues in the offseason and hopes to bring something special to the Olympia stage come December.
What Will Blessing Need to Do to Beat Walker?
Firstly, Blessing Awodibu will have to bring up his legs even more. While his legs were truly impressive at the New York Pro, he’ll be up against the best of the best at the 2022 Olympia. There can be no room for any drawbacks if he hopes to win the show, or at least place in the top five. It’s guaranteed that Nick Walker will have the size advantage over her blessing. But what helps Blessing is his incredible structure. His massive shoulders, back, and chest coupled with his slim waist is perhaps his biggest advantage over Walker.
If Blessing utilizes superior posing as well as his unique personality and stage presence to win over the judges, he just may be able to pull it off.
The only problem is he’ll still have to deal with the likes of Big Ramy and Brandon Curry in the top three, both men holding Olympia victories to their name. There will be no small feat to overcome, but you can be sure that Blessing Awodibu will do so with a smile on his face and determination in his heart.
Do you think Blessing Awodibu can defeat Nick Walker at the 2022 Olympia?
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Blessing Awodibu Sparks Rivalry With Nick Walker Heading Into Olympia: ‘I’m Going To Whoop Your Ass’
The rivalry between Nick Walker and Blessing Awodibu is back and going to come to a head during the Olympia.
Blessing Awodibu is back and competing at a high level in 2022. After winning the New York Pro on Saturday, Awodibu sparked his rivalry with Nick Walker claiming that he is going to “whoop his ass” during the 2022 Olympia.
In 2021, Awodibu finished sixth at the New York Pro while Walker was crowned champion. This was one of two victories for Walker as he went onto win the Arnold Classic before a top-five finish at the Olympia. This is when Awodibu and Walker began a bit of a rivalry and it could come to a head once again at the Olympia.
Walker took the stage in street clothes on Saturday after Awodibu won the NY Pro title. The two exchanged some words and put on a show for the crowd in attendance.
“I messed up right. You said I was going to be back there watching your glutes. You know what I did, I was back there watching your glutes. Watching you take home that trophy and I promised myself, I would come down here and whoop some ass.”
“You did win New York last year but that was not in New York. That was in Tampa. That’s fair, right? that’s fact. I can gladly say now that the Boogeyman is the new king of New York. Hey, we’re going to the Olympia, right? You know what’s going to happen? I’m going to whoop your ass, Nick.”
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The History of Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker
Blessing Awodibu and Nick Walker are two great examples of the mass monsters that are now present in Men’s Open. Walker put together an extremely impressive rookie season and is now considered one of the best in the world. Awodibu is looking to get to that level and is off to a great start in 2022.
Awodibu has plenty of momentum after winning the Indy Pro and New York Pro in back-to-back weekends. This brings extra energy heading into the biggest competition of the year.
Nick Walker and Blessing Awodibu have since trained together so there is no real bad blood between the two. The rivalry comes from performances in previous shows and the fact that they are both huge athletes. Awodibu believes that with George Farah in his corner, they can put on a show during the Olympia.
“I’m going to say to you exactly what I said to you before we did New York. Have fun watching my ass from the sidelines,” Nick Walker said.
“Don’t worry. I got the guru with me. I got George Farah now. We can’t lose and all we do is win. I see you at the 2022 Olympia,” Awodibu responded.
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Nick Walker, Kamal Elgargni, and Samson Dauda Team Up For Back Training
Nick Walker, Kamal Elgargni, and Samson Dauda team up.
Nick Walker, Kamal Elgargni, and Samson Dauda all joined forces for an intense back day training. The three standout bodybuilders look to motivate each other to become the best versions of themselves for the 2022 season.
Team Up
Everyone loves a good team up. It’s why so many go in droves to the movie theaters to watch The Avengers to see superheroes clash and collaborate in exciting adventures. The same kind of magic occurs when bodybuilders join forces. So when 212 Olympia champion Kamal Elgargni teamed up with Men’s Open bodybuilders Nick Walker and Samson Dauda, you know something special was about to happen.
Looking to once again conquer the Olympia stage Kamal Elgargni is looking to push himself. Nick Walker is also looking to improve as well and invited both Elgargni and Samson Dauda to Tampa, Florida to get in some epic back day training.
Back Training
Each man is looking to bring something special to their respective competitions. Having other motivated athletes going for the same goal helps push a competitor to their next level. The three man team of Walker, Elgargni, and Dauda all joined forces for some intense back training.
“3 sets of underhand grip,” said Nick Walker. “We are now going to do one-arm dumbbell row. We are going to use different weight. Perform three sets of it, we’re going to go 12-15 reps. This is more of a high-volume workout. I’m going to let Kamal run the show. Only the second exercise and I’m dead.”
Full Back Training
Reverse-Grip Machine Pulldown
One-Arm Dumbbell Row
Chest-Supported Machine Row
Seated Cable Row
Hyperextensions
Cable Low Row
To see the full training session click here.
What do you think of the team up between Nick Walker, Kamal Elgargni, and Samson Dauda?
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PHOTOS: Nick Walker Looks Massive Guest Posing At The 2022 Pittsburgh Pro
Nick Walker impressed with a massive guest posing routine at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro
Nick Walker showcased a phenomenal and massive offseason physique during his guest posing at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro – which was held this weekend on May 7, 2022. Walker’s guest posing is notable after switching coaches and not competing at the 2022 Arnold Classic – despite expressing interest in appearing at the show. He is now training towards the 2022 Mr. Olympia.
The Pittsburgh Pro is known for its star studded guest posing routines. The competition is run by IFBB Pro and NPC president Jim Manion, making it one of the more exciting events of the season each year. Alongside Nick Walker, Brandon Curry, Hunter Labrada, and current Mr. Olympia champion Big Ramy also guest posed.
There has been much hype and anticipation for Nick Walker’s appearance at the 2022 Mr. Olympia after his 2021 Arnold Classic win. This is the first on stage appearance of 2022 and an early indicator of his offseason progress. Walker’s consistent social media photo updates have showcased an incredibly on-point physique – but this is the first time of the year he appeared under the hot lights of the stage.
You can watch the video of Nick Walker guest posing at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro right here:
Nick Walker’s career has skyrocketed since 2020. At just 27 years old, Walker has sculpted a truly enormous and detailed physique. His win at the 2022 Arnold Classic cemented his iconic status – and many fans now hope to see him take aim at the Mr. Olympia throne. Walker placed fifth place a the 2021 Mr. Olympia. For a competitor still in his 20s, this is a phenomenal feat.
Nick Walker has often been compared to Olympia legend Dorian Yates in terms of his mass monster size and the shape of his physique. During a GI Exclusive interview in 2021, we discussed with Walker about the comparison and what his plans for the future hold. It’s clear that his vision has been on track thus far.
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With so much time ahead of him in his career, Nick Walker might just be the next phenom to take over the Olympia throne for years to come. He just needs to finalize the small details and take down the likes of legends such as Big Ramy and Brandon Curry. Time will soon tell how fast he can accomplish this feat.
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Nick Walker Does Insane 200Lb Incline Dumbbell Press
Nick Walker pushes 200lb dumbbells!
Nick Walker put up some serious numbers in the gym recently as he performed the incline dumbbell press with 200lb dumbbells. The mass monster continues on his mission for even more muscle as he trains in his off season.
One of the most talented up and coming bodybuilders, Nick Walker is always looking to push his limits. The young up and comer has been hard at work in the gym putting up some serious numbers during his training. Hoping to make some considerable gains before stepping on stage again, Walker is taking no prisoners and his strength is exceptional.
The Mission
Nick Walker has been looking to make some solid gains in the last several months. Ever since taking fifth at the 2021 Olympia, Walker has been on a mission. He believed that he could have placed higher but isn’t allowing his ego to take the driver’s seat. Instead Walker is taking a much more refreshing approach and holding himself accountable.
As such, Nick Walker is intent on building quality muscle. But not just building up shoulders or biceps. Walker is looking to build his entire body while maintaining a trim midsection. As such he’s putting up some incredible numbers in the gym. A recent training session saw Walker put up 160lbs for 18 reps on the incline bench press.
First set from yesterday 160s for 18 reps!!!!!! Feeling strong now!!!!!!!!
200Lb Incline Dumbbell Press
But Nick Walker was apparently only getting started. Lately Walker has been putting up some impressive numbers in training. That said, his most recent feats in the gym are putting many heavy lifters to shame.
After putting up 160lbs for 18 reps, Nick Walker would go on to push an astonishing 200lbs!
Was feeling really good today!!!! Went heavy on incline db press 3rd set in went after the 200s for 6 reps
1st set was the 160s for 18 reps
2nd set was the 180s for 12 reps
3rd was the 200s for 6 reps.
Then ended with some Biceps!!!!!!!
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