Nick Walker was one of the strongest contenders for Mr. Olympia 2023. However, due to a hamstring injury just a few days before the competition, he could not participate. Even so, The Mutant was cheerful, and he did not miss the opportunity to attend the competition. He talked to his fans and attended the expo where each and every judge and veteran bodybuilder, congratulated him on his confidence and perseverance. Even after having a huge hamstring injury that bruised his right leg pretty bad, he does not give up.
In a new, YouTube video, Nick Walker has seen training in the gym and his dedication has not dimmed in the slightest just because of an injury. Truly, the?bodybuilding?icon loves his craft, and even if someone comes out of the gym, no one can take Jim out of him.
Nick Walker has not given up his training
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The video was about his road to recovery, as well as his attempt at exercising his quads. The Mutant is not scared of taking up challenges and therefore, he was not ready to give up his training just because of the hamstring injury. As soon as the video started, Walker was seen without his wheelchair, which was a joyful sight for the fans, and he was walking slowly while limping a little bit.
He decided to first eat a scrumptious breakfast and then go to the gym. He ordered an egg white omelet with mushrooms and veggies, along with sourdough bread, as well as a huge plate of banana pancakes. After he was done eating he straight went to the gym. #hile doing some chest exercises, he said, ?You know obviously I supposed to be you know resting and all that Ish Kebab because of my leg and I am. But listen I love this Sh*** too much.?
The Mutant then said something remarkable, ? I can’t be out of the gym you know. You can take me out of the show?.. But you can’t take away the gym so you know we are in here.? He is extremely dedicated to his craft and will never give up which made the organization notice him. Nick recently also got to special invite to directly participate in Mr. Olympia, 2024, and this decision was supported by another veteran bodybuilder.?
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Dave Pulambo wants Nick Walker for Olympia, 2024
?I think that the special invite was really designed for special circumstances,??said Palumbo in his video.?The 55-year-old bodybuilder was happy with this news. Nick Walker lost the chance of competing because he tore his hamstring and the bodybuilding world was shocked at this news. However, this did not hold him back from attending the competition.
The 29-year-old uploaded a video talking about this incident, and he was very emotional because he was not being able to participate in the most awaited competition. Fortunately enough, he would not need any surgery for the injury and it would get better pretty fast.
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This is why Dave Palumbo appreciated the direct invite a Mr. Olympia, 2024 for Nick Walker. However, he also said that getting an invite for next year would depend on how fast he recovered. If the injury had not been serious, then again, Walker would have been able to compete in Arnold Classic and qualify for Mr. Olympia. What do you think, will he compete in the Arnold classic 2024??