Fitness Volt
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Strongman
    • Powerlifting
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Arnold Classic
    • Mr. Olympia
    • 2025 WSM
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Muscle Groups
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Mobility & Stretching
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Supplements
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Calculators
  • More
    • Forum
    • Strength Standards
    • DIY
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Strongman
    • Powerlifting
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Arnold Classic
    • Mr. Olympia
    • 2025 WSM
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Training Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Muscle Groups
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Mobility & Stretching
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Supplements
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Calculators
  • More
    • Forum
    • Strength Standards
    • DIY
    • Profiles
    • Motivation
    • Videos
    • MMA
No Result
View All Result
Fitness Volt
No Result
View All Result
Home » Mr. Olympia » 2022 Mr. Olympia

Nick Walker to Bodybuilding Legend Flex Lewis : “I Will Be 2022 Mr. Olympia Without A Doubt”

Despite a rocky off-season, Walker's confidence is skyrocketing after rejoining coach Matt Jansen to dominate 2022 Mr. Olympia.

Written by Doug Murray

Published on7 November, 2022 | 6:47 PM EDT

Updated on7 November, 2022 | 6:48 PM EDT

Ask Question?
Nick Walker Flex Lewis Podcast

Nick Walker & Flex Lewis (Credit: @nick_walker39 Flex Lewis/YouTube)

Nick Walker is determined to win his first Mr. Olympia title this December. In a recent video, Walker joined seven-time 212 winner Flex Lewis to discuss his current prep, 2022 Olympia ambitions, and rejoining his coach, Matt Jansen. 

“I know I have the heart for it, the work ethic for it, the consistency for it, [and] the mindset for it,” Nick Walker shared while discussing his goal of becoming 2022 Mr. Olympia.

Walker is amid preparations for his second-ever Mr. Olympia competition. Last year, Nick “The Mutant” Walker enjoyed a historic rookie season by claiming New York Pro and Arnold Classic titles consecutively. Matt Jansen, who led Walker to success last year, guided him to a fifth-place finish in his respective debut at 2021 Mr. Olympia. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Nick "the Mutant" Walker (@nick_walker39)

However, in February, Walker and Jansen formally parted ways. Speculation swirled quickly as to why they stopped working together. It remains unclear exactly what caused the split, though many believe supplement sponsorships to be one of the root causes. Others have suggested that Walker and Jansen were at odds after the 28-year-old expressed his desire to compete at the 2022 Arnold Classic. 

Get Fitter, Faster

Level Up Your Fitness: Join our 💪 strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!

Please wait...
You're In! Let's Crush Your Fitness Goals Together

Expect expert-backed workouts, nutrition advice, the latest in strength sports, and a whole lot of motivation heading your way.

Ultimately, Walker decided not to compete and instead focused solely on prepping his physique for another Olympia contest. At the end of September, Walker and Jansen publicly announced they are working together again. With 2022 Mr. Olympia taking place in less than six weeks, Walker joined Flex Lewis on his podcast to discuss his prep and aspirations for later this year. 

Nick Walker Admits to Feeling Pressure for 2022 Olympia: ‘Mentally I Felt Lost After Last Year’s Olympia’ 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Nick "the Mutant" Walker (@nick_walker39)

In a podcast with decorated 212 winner Flex Lewis, Nick Walker talked last year’s season and some of the pressures he’s had to deal with.

“Last year, no [I didn’t feel the pressure]. Even though I talked a lot of shi* last year. I said I was going to win New York. No one thought I was going to do it. I did it. Everyone said it was a weak lineup right. Everybody said, ‘eh, it wasn’t that competitive,’ and I said, ‘okay.’ 

“And now, I feel like I can’t let that [those expectations] down now. I said I was going to win the Olympia. I think I applied too much pressure on myself. Not so much outside pressure, but the internal pressure that I think mentally it destroyed me right after the Olympia, which caused a lot of the issues with what me and Matt went through,” Nick Walker shared.

Walker says until working with Jansen a few weeks ago, the ‘whole year was shi*’ for him. While he thought a move to Florida would help further his career, Nick felt it might have worked against him in the end. 

“That caused a big split — which was just as heartbreaking for him as it was for me. The whole year to be honest, maybe until me and Matt got together, this whole year was shi* for me. Mentally I felt lost. I moved to Tampa, I thought that would have made things better, and honestly, it didn’t. 

I thought maybe starting a little fresh would change the game for me and really — it just didn’t. I felt good for a week or two training at MI40, and I just went right back. What was really important to me was building the friendship back with Matt.”  

Nick visited Jansen in Sept. during Hurricane Ian and said it felt like home again. He promised Matt that he will end his career with him and become his coach’s first Mr. Olympia champion.

“It felt like home again. Not so much being there [going to visit Matt during Hurricane Ian] but just me and Matt. I always promised Matt, I said, ‘I’m going to start my Pro career with you and I’m going to end it with you.’ I also promised him I’d be his first Mr. Olympia winner. And all that time in prep, none of that sat right with me.”

While Walker was unable to get in a groove during the off-season, he says he’s on a roll now. 

“I couldn’t get in the groove of prep for a long time. The beginning of this prep was bad. Once me and him linked back up 12 weeks out, now we’re on a roll. And I’m very happy with what we’re doing right now,” Walker said. 

Walker ‘1,000 Percent’ Believes He Can Win 2022 Mr. Olympia: ‘Who’s Gonna Stop Me?’

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Nick "the Mutant" Walker (@nick_walker39)

According to Nick Walker, fans will criticize the best athletes in the sport regardless of their achievements. 

“They [fans] will always criticize the best no matter what. I think, when you’re the best of the best, you almost think like, what is there to criticize, number one, but they will find something. Oh, ‘his nose is crooked.’ They’ll find something.” 

“They will always find something wrong with you, no matter how many titles you win. I think it just gets to a point where I’m the best, fu** it. Like, say what you want, I won. That’s just how I feel,” says Walker.

When asked outright by Lewis if Walker will win the upcoming Mr. Olympia, the 2021 Arnold Classic champion had the following to say:

“Yes [I can win] 1000 percent. Everything I’ve said I was going to do, I’ve done it and I will be Mr. Olympia without a doubt,” Walker shared. “I have a great support system for it. A great coach for it, now I’m in the Dragon’s Lair — who’s gonna stop me?”

Now that Walker is in a better place mentally, he believes his body will respond accordingly. 

“Again, the mind will dictate everything: it’s like if you’re in a shi**y mood. You’re not having a good day. Mentally, you don’t feel confident. Your body isn’t going to respond the way it needs to in a prep. If you believe you feel good, your body will just do its thing. Your body will just take off.” 

All season long, Walker has tested his strength training with a slew of Men’s Open competitors. He pumped iron alongside mass monster Samson Dauda and former Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry.

In addition, Walker linked up with reigning 212 Olympia Derek Lunsford, who recently accepted a special invitation to compete in the Men’s Open division at 2022 Olympia. Derek hasn’t 100 percent confirmed his plan to compete in the Open, but all signs would suggest as much. 

RELATED: Bodybuilder Nick Walker Smokes a Huge Deadlift For Reps During Contest Prep for 2022 Mr. Olympia

There are less than two months until the biggest bodybuilding show of the year, and Nick Walker hasn’t been shy about his career goals. A few weeks ago, Walker revealed his plan is to win as many Arnolds and Olympias as he can before sailing off into retirement. Judging by the candid conversation he had with Flex Lewis, Walker is confident he has the tools to win his first Olympia title in December. 

You can watch the full video below:

Experience the thrill of the 2024 Mr. Olympia with our complete coverage! From prejudging highlights and event recaps to expert analysis and results, find it all at our Olympia hub: FitnessVolt.com/olympia. Follow our Live Blog for real-time event updates. Stay tuned for every moment of the action!


If you have any questions about this news, please feel free to contact Doug by leaving a comment below.

Stay on top of the latest fitness news and updates by adding Fitness Volt to your Google News feed: Follow us on Google News You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for even more content.
Facebook Twitter Reddit Flipboard LinkedIn Pinterest
Categories: 2022 Mr. Olympia Bodybuilding Mr. Olympia News Videos
Previous Post

Larry Wheels Tests His Squat and Leg Press Strength With 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman

Next Post

Smith Machine Hack Squat: Build Strong Legs and Glutes Fast!

Doug Murray

Doug Murray

Doug Murray is a News Editor for Fitness Volt with a focus on strength sports, including bodybuilding and powerlifting. His experience covering diverse sports, including MMA, for publications like Sportskeeda and CagesidePress informs his in-depth reporting.

Related

Creating Workout Splits
Workouts

Stop Guessing: The Smartest Way To Train Each Muscle Group for Hypertrophy

Martin Fitzwater
Bodybuilding

Martin Fitzwater Shares Full Day of Eating to Stay Huge for the 2025 Mr. Olympia

Ronnie Coleman
Bodybuilding

Ronnie Coleman Treated for Sepsis, Undergoes ‘Minimally Invasive Heart’ Surgery, Focus Now on Recovery

Dennis James
Bodybuilding

Dennis James Says Only ‘Best in the World’ Belong at Mr. Olympia: ‘Narrow It Down to 10 or 15’

Erin Stern
Bodybuilding

Bodybuilder Erin Stern Reveals 8 Simple Swaps to Burn Belly Fat Faster

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bodybuilding

Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals If GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Destroy Your Muscle

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

Stop Guessing: The Smartest Way To Train Each Muscle Group for Hypertrophy

2025 Euro Muscle Pro Show Results — Six Champions Qualify for Olympia

Back Pain? This 10-Minute 2:1:2 Formula From a Physio Actually Works

2025 Republic of Texas Pro Results — Steven Cao, Reyna Perez & Daniele Mendonca Earn Olympia Qualification

2025 Zhanna Rotar Classic Pro Results — Sandra Grajales Wins Figure Olympia Qualification

2025 World of Monsterzym Korea Pro Results – Mazin Al Rahbi Qualifies for 212 Olympia

Fitness Volt

At Fitness Volt, our mission is to empower every individual on their fitness journey by providing expert advice, the latest research, and comprehensive resources. Whether you are a beginner or an elite athlete, we are here to support your goals with trustworthy and up-to-date information in strength, fitness, and nutrition. Read more.

For inquiries, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]

About Us | Careers | Contact Form

Topics

  • Mr. Olympia
  • Bodybuilding
  • Strongman
  • WSM
  • Powerlifting
  • CrossFit
  • Workouts
  • Exercises
  • Training
  • Reviews
  • Nutrition
  • Discussion Forum

More

  • Calculators
  • Fasting
  • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Workout Plans
  • At-Home Workouts
  • Programs
  • Supplements
  • Newsletter
  • Review Process
  • Accessibility
  • Advertise
  • Syndication
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Copyrights
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • Disclaimer

© Copyright 2010 - 2024 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Bodybuilding
    • Powerlifting
    • Strongman
    • Armwrestling
    • CrossFit
    • Results
    • Mr. Olympia
    • 2024 WSM
    • Arnold Classic
  • Forum
  • Workouts
    • Training
    • Workout Plans
    • Muscle Groups
    • Celebrity Workouts
    • Programs
    • Mastering The Deadlift
  • Exercise Guides
    • Arms
    • Back
    • Chest
    • Core
    • Legs and Glutes
    • Shoulders
    • Yoga
  • Nutrition
    • Diet
    • Fasting
    • Diet Plans
    • Supplements
    • Nutrition Tips
    • Reviews
    • Food Facts
  • Fitness Calculator
  • More
    • DIY
    • Strength Standards
    • Motivation
    • Videos

© Copyright 2010 - 2024 Fitness Volt IBC. All Rights Reserved.