Lee Haney is an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion and the creator of the legendary motto \u201cmass with class.\u201d Throughout his career, he became famous for his massive back muscles and wasp waist. He often views the current era of super-heavyweights very critically, particularly due to their lack of abdominal control. This made his enthusiasm for the physique Nick Walker showcased this year in Las Vegas all the more surprising.<\/p>\n
Although Haney is currently recovering from a major surgery, he didn\u2019t miss the world\u2019s most prestigious competition. In his latest interview, he acknowledged that this year\u2019s final battle was one of the toughest in recent years. Both Samson Dauda and Derek Lunsford displayed excellent physiques, but according to Haney, Walker won fair and square. It was his brutal level of preparation that made the difference.<\/p>\n
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Thin Skin and Muscular Maturity<\/h2>\n
\u201cI have to give Nick a huge compliment. To be completely honest, I\u2019m not a fan of the most massive monsters; I\u2019ve always preferred more aesthetic lines. But bodybuilding is a sport where separation and muscle hardness are also judged, and in that regard, Nick was absolutely unbeatable this year,\u201d<\/i> <\/strong>Haneysaid in his assessment of <\/strong>the new champion\u2019s performance.<\/cite><\/small><\/p>\n According to eight-time Mr. Olympia Walker, Nick brought a level of definition to the stage that was reminiscent of the golden age of the 1990s.<\/p>\n \u201cHis skin was as thin as paper. When he flexed his back and hamstrings, he displayed a level of detail and muscular maturity that Samson, despite his gigantic size, simply doesn\u2019t have yet. Nick showed what 100 percent final form should look like.\u201d<\/i><\/cite><\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n In addition to his strength, Haney was impressed by another key aspect of Walker\u2019s presentation\u2014his core control and breathing.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the past, I\u2019ve criticized Nick for not being able to fully control his core in relaxed poses. This year? He did a fantastic job. He kept his abs tight from the moment he stepped onto the stage until the final announcement. He posed like a true champion, didn\u2019t waste any energy, and didn\u2019t give the judges a chance to find a flaw,\u201d<\/i> <\/strong>Haneypraised <\/strong>Walker\u2019s professional performance.<\/cite><\/small><\/p>\n According to him, Nick proved this year that he deserves the Mr. Olympia title in every way.<\/p>\n Building massive muscle requires extreme dedication and no compromises. Push your limits and dress in the exclusive limited-edition NEBBIA x Olympia<\/b> collection, designed for the toughest workouts. This is hardcore gear for true hard workers\u2014the stuff future champions are made of!<\/p>\n<\/div>\nMasterful Control of Posing<\/h2>\n