“This Comeback Is Going To Be Ruthless”: Working Out With an Injured Hamstring and Shattered Mr. Olympia Dream, 260 Lbs Beast Garners Tremendous Support From Fans

Bodybuilding is not for the weak. The timings are weird, the diet particular to a fault, supplements are expensive and even when you do everything right, there are always, always the chances of injuries. Oh, and of course, never forget the weight cut before a major tournament. Being on a calorie deficit weeks before stepping on the stage and following an intense training regimen at the same time can often put extra load on the muscles and joints leading to injuries. Such was the case with one of the Olympia’s hottest prospects, Nick Walker.

Nick ‘The Mutant’ Walker announced weeks out from this year’s Olympia contest that he would not be participating due to an unfortunate hamstring injury. While this came as a shock for the bodybuilding fans, his recent Instagram post helped relieve the tension as he could be seen training his back. The lifting community went frenzy over the post as they suggested that his comeback would be insane. 

Nick Walker’s Instagram post provides hope to fans

29-year-old bodybuilding sensation Nick Walker is one of the most renowned and respected athletes in the Open division at the moment. When he announced at the eleventh hour of the contest that he wouldn’t be stepping on the stage, it sent shockwaves through the bodybuilding sphere. However, as he trained his back recently and posted a video of him doing single-arm dumbbell rows, the post suggests that he is recovering at a good pace. 

Posting a video of the same, he wrote in the caption, “Hitting some db rows today @theliftfactory recovery is going great!!!!!” The former third-place winner at Mr. Olympia 2022 motivated the fans with his dedication to training despite the injury. Coming across the post, many from the lifting and bodybuilding sphere pointed out that Walker can come in much more improved at next year’s Olympia. 

Netizens react to Nick Walker’s post

Referring to Walker’s unfortunate injury which held him from competing this year, one of the fans commented on Walker’s post and pointed out, “This comeback is going to be ruthless,” while another user seemed hopeful as he wrote, “THE MUTANT will rise once again .. BIGGER and BETTER than EVER!!!” 

Another motivating comment from one of the fans read, “Prove to everyone that you don’t need no “special invite” all you gotta do is show up to any show,” while another person suggested, “This comeback is going to be nuts.” Walker’s previous Olympia performances are proof that he steps on the stage with an insane package. However, fans believe that this time, he is going to be much better than ever. A comment from another fan suggested, “”Best of all time is yet to come” write this…”

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