Nick Walker's Withdrawal From The 2024 Mr. Olympia: The Truth About Hormones and Insulin Resistance

Fitness expert Larry Pollock reveals the real reason behind Nick "The Mutant" Walker's decision to withdraw from the 2024 Mr. Olympia competition. In this video, Larry discusses how growth hormone, insulin, and IGF-1 can contribute to insulin resistance, leading to a condition often known as "bubble gut" or "roid gut." Learn about the impact of insulin resistance on nutrient absorption, muscle health, and the increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Key topics covered:
The role of hormones in insulin resistance
The effects of insulin resistance on nutrient absorption and muscle health
The connection between IGF-1 levels and diabetes risk
The potential reasons behind Nick Walker's withdrawal
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[@joeynolan4447]

Best video on nick yet... not an ounce of disrespect, just straight info. Thanks Larry

[@hansneggs]

Larry was in prison for a while made him real respectful

[@morten8586]

The disrespect is deserved IF he pulled out for non health related issues. Its like a Boxer pulling out of a fight 1 week before its scheduled

[@matchhunter7012]

@@morten8586 exactly!!

[@TheBoostHeroMan]

@@morten8586 agreed, 'Nick exists in chaos" makes me think they went too hard too fast and wrecked his body and now they are reaping the rewards of that.

[@ogdreams]

By nicks logic if you win the Olympia then retire immediately you’ll forever be the #1 bodybuilder in the world

[@mcbride997032]

😂

[@jasvirsandhu1158]

😂😂 that is why he is not competing because he knows his Best # 3 and ever will be so he wants to hold on to it. He will not be able to achieve top 5 in the future because of his health and New great competitor coming out

[@travX1982]

😂

[@1028802828]

Probably the best ever explanation I've heard on what exactly is GH gut and it's root causes. Everyone else tap dances around the topic. Excellent video!

[@TomGarrett-849]

Its completely wrong FWIW - if you stop digesting food, you die, if food rots in your stomach and produces gas, you die....the gut is down to organ growth from the GROWTH hormone, good old osmosis and the TVA muscle becoming elastic from overeating.

[@jckclt]

The real truth is that GH makes your organs grow. That's the real reason for distended stomachs

[@jeffreywingham5302]

It's beginning to appear that Matt ruins alot of competitors.

[@bobbyknox9258]

I'm struggling to understand why they employ him

[@matthewmccain]

Nick ran Back to Matt from Dom because Dom was cutting out the drug abuse that Matt Peddles. Nick should have stuck with Dom, he started looking better health wise almost Instantly.

[@whocares4464]

Yes I was concerned whenever he picked Matt especially with several of his clients died. You know his programs haven't changed. From what I hear he really loves GH and a ton of insulin

[@whitebelt2905]

He did absolutely nothing for Quinton and couldn’t take responsibility for it

[@kimborampage]

he's literally killed people with his protocols.

[@jmchinch]

Competing with an ankle monitor…I love it!

[@Sushila..]

I was looking for this comment. Go hard or go home!😂

[@doctafill77]

The only drug-tested athlete on stage. lol

[@HeathenFitness]

Larry your the best voice and legend in the bodybuilding community- no bullshit and experience that is far superior to 95% of these channels.

[@BobChiceroido]

LARRY RULES

[@dennisjames9091]

I am glad to see someone with first-hand experience openly talking about this issue. The most informative video I have watched on this.

[@thejmc4074]

Larry is one of the only people that keeps it real at all times.

[@matchhunter7012]

Só did greg !!!

[@kobyporter7976]

@@matchhunter7012 Alll greg did was trash nick for views. larry was nice about it. If your brain cant recognise people like greg are pure cancer i feel sorry for you because you are stupid !!!

[@kevinbraden798]

Go look at the 60, 70, 80's, who were not taking GH and Insulin. None of them had those square separated abs with the bloated midsections. The IFBB needs to band those drugs if they want to get back to the classic bodies and prolong the life and careers of bodybuilders. This is why the public loves the classic division.

[@ChrisMccallister-k6i]

All forms of PEDs are already banned lol do you even follow bodybuilding? Steroids are banned but they still use them.

[@nickvtguitar546]

I guess but then do open fans really wanna see a bunch of 220lb guys with one or two 240lb/250lb guys on stage?

[@davidmarks5400]

@@nickvtguitar546 That's the thing. People get used to seeing the unbelievable mass monsters.

[@alexanderthegreatzabaras7492]

ya, you can’t pick and choose with peds to use in a sport like bodybuilding. the problem isn’t the usage of hgh and insulin, it’s how how much they’re doing.

[@majortwang2396]

In Nick had been competing in the 80s, he would have competed at around 210 - and would have looked similar to the likes of Mike Quinn. What does Walker compete at ? 270 ?

[@fitness_mcgee6353]

I think they told the Manions weeks ago and were told to delay the news so ticket sales wouldn’t go down

[@jdgeibe]

PROBABLY!!💯💯💯

[@206area2]

Exacrly! All about ticket sales. They knew weeks before not a week out.

[@biggie4310]

I think it will be very difficult for Nick to fix this issue, he is only 30 years old and already messed up his insulin sensitivity. Better to fix his health and do other things in life.

[@young_herc]

Proof that Bodybuilding is coming back around full circle, thank god. After a decade plus of abuse and mismanagement, will we finally see the Enlightened Era of Bodybuilding?

[@adamcook1426]

Yep thank god, classic is gonna be more exciting this year then the men's open

[@kevinbraden798]

Go look at the 60, 70, 80's, who were not taking GH and Insulin. None of them had those square separated abs with the bloated midsections. The IFBB needs to band those drugs if they want to get back to the classic bodies and prolong the life and careers of bodybuilders. This is why the public loves the classic division.

[@kenwoods9247]

Dowse him in synthol and get his ass to the stage, "Coach"!

[@kenwoods9247]

What a whiner!

[@clutchboi4038]

​@@kevinbraden798So basically eliminate the open class? The only reason all of those guys are that size is because of the insulin and GH.

[@brandonpotts54]

I remember more than a few coaches and bodybuilders commenting that Nick needed to slow down or he was going to blow out. Now, here we are. Great video.

[@ogdreams]

Dude I work 60+ hours a week in a damn steel mill do you have any idea what I’d do to have such an easy life and bodybuild full time? This is comical

[@ugk26]

My grandfather came here from Greece at 50. He worked in a steel mill nearly 20 years. Super dangerous job, you’re killing it man! Much respect!

[@mindandbody7971]

Steel Mill work is hard & honorable work. Bodybuilding is an easy life when you do it at your pace. Competetive bodybuilding on the other hand can be hell in a hand basket if you're relying on and pushing chemistry damn near year round with a $3,000-5K food bill just to feed yourself. Competetive bodybuilding in its current state, is the dumbest shit someone could do to themselves, you are fighting your body's natural processes all the way to the stage and to an early grave. But hey... "Some muthafuckas are always trying to ice skate up hill." - Wesley Snipes

[@5milemacc737]

@@ogdreamsjob pilled smh

[@liamconverse8950]

I wonder which has a longer life expectancy IFBB pro or steel worker

[@Jleighton3355]

Bodybuilding isn't really that easy because these dudes are basically pushing to boundaries of a normal body to the extremes. Not everyone can be a bodybuilder because it does take a lot of hard work and you have to dedicate basically your whole life to the sport. I hear bodybuilders say that they had no life because of the sport. They had to drop relationships due to the sport. The real hard part is the mental aspect of it

[@antondeklerkdrtony3d412]

It's shame on KZbin that I only discover Larry's channel now! Larry big fan you are the original guru!

[@keithpetersen560]

Classic bodybuilding is much more appealing. I'm tired of seeing 5' 7" 300 lb overfed and overdosed men competing. It is out of control and they keep dying at a young age. I don't think Nick can recover from this, if he wants to maintain the weight he wants.

[@darrenpittard8629]

Stop watching open bodybuilding then it's that simple for you

[@geekstomper5562]

yeah real talk i think a 185 pound calisthenics bro looks better than these super bloated balloon roid freakz lol

[@kryptoniterocks8245]

He’s a junkie 🤡

[@youngdudefromcali529]

@@darrenpittard8629he has a point tho, clearly you didn’t watch open in the 90’s to early 2000’s.

[@anttikangasvieri1361]

It is competing on how you look. People will find a way to make it stupid and unhealthy.

[@y.t.9047]

You are the only one on KZbin who gave a plausible explanation of the reasons why Nick Walker dropped out from the Olympia !

[@matchhunter7012]

Greg gave the best reason why Hands-down!!!

[@mmaboxingclips2407]

@@matchhunter7012…no… take the man’s lil hunk out of your mouth

[@Rivera445]

​@@matchhunter7012get off Greg's nuts dude

[@danielquintieri]

Greg Doucette did

[@logansfury]

This has been the most unbiased, mature, and logical take on Nick Walker's situation. I have seen some videos that the authors should be ashamed of making. Thank you for breaking this down scientifically and explaining exactly what different substances do to the human body. Media makes heroes of elite bodybuilders, which is the golden ring that makes so many young athletes aspire to being pros, but what is the worth of wealth and fame when your heart could give out on you in your 30's or early 40's as has happened to so many young competitors? The dark side of this side is pitch black indeed....

[@JGJ505]

You’re probably right Larry but I don’t understand why Nick isn’t transparent about it. They kept saying stuff like « he only thrive in chaos, he had a tough year »… what a load of bs. He should use that opportunity and his huge following to make people realize the danger of GH and insulin and maybe shift open bodybuilding to a healthier state. Of course it’s sad for him but if that can help people down the line that would be worth it to be honest

[@Grudeman408]

Your the man Larry! No bull crap, straight honest and real. I really respect them qualities in a person 👍 best of luck and health from Ireland ☘️

[@graham1958]

Great hypothesis Larry. I think Hunter Labrada is just about to totally lose control of his stomach as well.

[@5milemacc737]

open BB has become a joke

[@R.P.E]

@@5milemacc737 Urphysiqueisgarbageandyouraskinnypencilneck.

[@BobChiceroido]

Dave never addressed ANY of this.

[@timschmidt3784]

That's because he wants an interview with Nick and his coach.

[@Dan16673]

​@@timschmidt3784100%

[@Jedi_MasterGX]

Yes he did

[@22nenny]

@@Jedi_MasterGX Yes, he mentioned it briefly and then the next video claimed it was fake gear, trying to sell his “roof test kits”

[@22nenny]

Roid 😊

[@panchopuskas1]

So, basically, this is a case of extreme polumboism....great explanation which makes a lot of sense......

[@Dan16673]

Yup

[@nycwizrd8348]

Definitely reversible

[@GGWP-nx3kn]

@@nycwizrd8348By halting the ongoing chemical warfare. Which would see his chemically induced mucle mass shrink into the nether realm.

[@Kings_Crossing]

Lennyism

[@teemann8379]

@@nycwizrd8348possibly

[@adamcook1426]

This is exactly why this podcast should be way higher views. Anyone watching this help Larry get his channel going. I'm not just talking about this podcast either there's tons especially the whole series thing he done that was where l learnt alot of my body building knowledge ! 👍

[@quantumpotential7639]

If you're gonna have a jelly belly, you might as well get there by enjoying Breyers Coffee Ice Cream, whipped cream, and dark fudge brownies heated up slightly in the microwave. Nickfigured this out the hard way. Me? I figured this out 30 years ago and have NEVER taken ANY drug saving me lots of money, time, and my life. This message sponsored by the National Sugar Foundation.

[@electriceyeball]

If Nick got fat eating healthy food 😂

[@jaredm730]

😂😂

[@inreellife8258]

Nick needs 3cc’s of chaos eod

[@ReallyStrongGuy]

Being a huge and successful bb in so short a time, is risky. The window for success is very short before all the shortcuts catch up snd destroy the physique. Kai was the guy who kept himself from blowing out his body the best after gaining so much size so quickly

[@orangejuice-xi3gt]

Just chiming in here. Insulin doesn’t affect digestion of food I believe. Only the absorption of the glucose in your blood after it’s been digested. The GH gut I think can be more contribute to your organs growing in size from the GH and also liver damage from being overstimulated by GH. Liver produces albumin which is the most abundant protein in your plasma so if your liver is damaged, you don’t have enough albumin. This causes flow of water from your plasma in your blood to peritoneal space in your stomach also causing further gut distending. This is also what some people call beer gut, which is caused by liver damage from alcohol.

[@Richiefitness]

Bingo! Not many are educated enough to bring up the albumin issue

[@realrocknrolla313]

This is the most credible theory iv heard on this issue

[@TimCaruana]

Great explanation and delivery without bias. Thanks!

[@hunterfaunce4871]

I believe Larry is spot on here

[@WW-bd5yh]

Unfortunately, Nick’s baby is due around the same time as Olympia.

[@matchhunter7012]

I trully believe this !!

[@rajivahir9199]

Larry Pollock i respect you alot you have alot of wisdom and a real O.G in the game with alot of knowledge one of the only guys i can listen to the whole podcast without even getting bored for one second

[@rvflex1934]

I believe it was Matt's decision for Nick not to compete. He's out of shape, and it would have reflected negative on him not Nick.

[@Fatpigkenny]

The universe is fair and in balance. You push the scale to one side, something has to give.

[@ro_nbjj6825]

He needs to fire his coach asap

[@matchhunter7012]

Agree

[@bens_lifts]

He needs Hani or bossofoutlaw

[@epruno3583]

You can see Nick's bubbly gut when he sits in his chair with a t-shirt on. He has to do something, Roelly nailed it, came with a gut and got rid of it in a year, so at least we know it is possible.

[@Nice_n_toight]

Lol the bubble gut Nick comments got to him. Saw so many bubblegut variations in comments . People started getting creative with it.

[@dubsdube]

This was the obvious explanation that not many KZbinrs clearly laid out.

[@matchhunter7012]

Greg already did !!!😂

[@aaron_d_henderson1984]

your entitled to your opinion, but if Nick's gut was the ONLY problem he would still be competing... or do we not remember how all of the Olympia competitors during the mid-late 2010s all had huge bloated guts? you even competed with a big gut back when you had that issue. sure it's a problem, but it's not an excuse to drop out of something like the Olympia. there's gotta be something Nick's camp isn't telling us... (also have to remind folks that he looked fine 2 months ago, and that his gut bloat problem didn't happen until the past few weeks)

[@michaelvcurci]

Best explanation I've heard yet. Glad I came across you and this video. Definitely subscribing

[@Community_Guidelines1232]

YOU SIR JUST GAINED A SUBSCRIBER! FINALLY SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY TELLS THE TRUTH WITH EXPERIENCE! MOST THESE PODCASTERS ARE BARELY 30 AND KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BODYBUILDING! THANK YOU SIR!

[@matchhunter7012]

Greg is the best. No sugar coating😂

[@josphellihsilak4588]

What is that ankle bracelet at 16:21? Lol

[@s.harding6838]

He was arrested for selling steroids. Also he got held hostage and tortured by a cartel

[@josphellihsilak4588]

@@s.harding6838 holy smokes. Thanks for the info.

[@SureBone99]

@@josphellihsilak4588do you believe that? 😃

[@olig7336]

Larry is a g

[@mandyperez5080]

Very refreshing hearing Larry’s take on the topic and very respectful . Definitely subscribing this podcast is awesome 👏🏻

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

Comes to a point where your body won't absorb any nutrients !

[@NATHANS8TH]

Right on Larry

[@Jimmy-Legs]

Is Larry nodding off here? 7:15 And here? 8:40 And here? 10:20

[@stevekristinask8041]

I agree. This is the best most intelligent option of Nick’s situation. 👊🏻😎

[@larrycera9276]

Dorian Yates has said much of the same things. He has said he believed Insulin destroyed bodybuilding, and that he never even used it for his runs. He tried it one time around and discontinued use for several reasons.

[@glenjarvis9802]

Well said Larry. Makes total sense, chemically burnt out stopped his body from progressing

[@Oscar-fi1ev]

He burned his body out, just like Big Ramy. As a casual observer, I can tell he hasn’t taken time off high doses of gear for years. You can’t just blast forever. Thankfully this was his body’s way of slowing him down and not a stroke.

[@shred9475]

Insulin resistance

[@blackbirdxx727]

Finally someone knows what they are talking about . Nobody has explained insulin resistance or gh use in detail like this !! Absolutely fantastic thanks Larry you’re the man !!

[@PapaDamage]

Matt 'The Un-aliver' Jensen

[@joeltango6405]

So the whole comp is based on who doesn't blow up first..😂😂😂

[@SmokeDogg91]

Big Lar 💪

[@visualvvitchx]

People were warning Nick for years and he was always so arrogant about it. Live and learn. He needs to adjust his mindset. He was still so young and told many times he needs to slow down to have longevity in this sport. He should also work on his mental health, he is very thin skinned for this game, lacks self confidence. The game has ruined him. Best of luck to him.

[@nederbelg2]

Came here after trying to watch Greg Doucette’s video about this topic. What a difference with Greg, who is screaming about it like a little girl with a tantrum.

[@M.F.-lq7jb]

But he gets the subscribers. A lot of mouthbreathers out there....

[@marklemons883]

New subscriber. Best take so far on this situation that I’ve heard.

[@matchhunter7012]

Greg was better. No bs !!

[@rprimbs]

This is the first really good explanation that I have heard. I wondered what was going on. I'm 58 and my waist is no bigger than when I was eighteen. So people don't just naturally get bigger with age.

[@emanuelknowles3164]

Great video Larry. Very insightful. 💪🏾

[@aansul888]

NICK is done. SHORTCUTS and easy fame killed him. MATT must be banned by OLYMPIA fro killing the bodybuilder's career.

[@5milemacc737]

I was an unhealthy loser, but then I found RX Muscle and got on GH, insulin, DNP, tren, test, halo and some Dbol for preworkout for fullness.

[@young_herc]

sounds wayyyyy healthier

[@Dan16673]

Lol

[@offenback69]

😂😂😂

[@earthwormjim3269]

I did the same, then I got on the Species Nutrition supplements to take me to the next level.

[@EL-ee4cz]

Lock it in bro

[@keno104]

very informative. thanks for making this vid Larry!

[@Alx7051]

Killing it Larry

[@Mrfantastic454]

He should do a prolonged fast. 7-14 days. Boom, problem fixed

[@teemann8379]

I think he should have started fasting and doing cardio and losing size on purpose and ride the rebound like a newb, it would look bad him on stage with shrimp legs, but the before and after would probably be epic.

[@squat-pot9293]

I think it's a lot worse than what Larry thinks. I would contend that Nick has an enlarged heart, fatty liver disease, thyroid problems, as well as insulin resistance. Nick has serious health problems that is obvious to me. Nick's bodybuilding career is over, I only hope that his life is not over?

[@joshwongwai3532]

It’s laughable that this dude says nick has been improving his life in the last 5-6 months like taking life treating levels of steroids and human growth hormones is absolutely a great way to improve one’s health. 🤦‍♂️

[@jdgeibe]

True

[@DandVChopChop]

This is what I think too. You can tell Nick has ramped extreme gear doses and Bostin Lloyd did reveal some of Matt’s protocols and they were crazy. Also, I’m not quite sure where Nicks extreme loyalty to Matt lies. Is it the access to all pharma grade gear? Dom actually had nick clean out and put a big emphasis on his health; it seems silly that Nick would give that up. Matt seems to have some sort of leverage / control over him and you can see it with how Nick seems more concerned to win the Olympia for Matt than he does for himself.

[@alexc2572]

You're the best Larry!!!! Amazing explanation and it totally makes sense. Feel bad for Nick but everything comes with a price....

[@EL-ee4cz]

Thanks for your video. I like how you mentioned the judges at the Olympia dont tolerate distention. Your spot on with your explanation. ✌️

[@erebus79]

Lower drugs, eat a keto diet and do some fasting. Should fix it.

[@Rivera445]

This is the best video out about this subject.

[@matchhunter7012]

No Greg's is the best. No bs !!

[@Rivera445]

​@@matchhunter7012Greg's voice gives me a headache

[@chaidenchadams7603]

I was very disappointed when I saw him in the Ny show. I thought his gut was definitely bulging a bit and he was lucky to win. His physic at the 2022 Olympia was amazing and I’m not sure he can get back to that level. He should have never got back with Matt. It’s been down hill ever since.

[@mr.rhodes9127]

Thank you sir for that information. It definitely explains alot and helps us all understand from a fans perspective.

[@edgarramos1499]

look at his waist... his organs have double in size and its no longer at a point where it can be controlled. To be fair stress adds to body fat and bloating. I have respect for him and give him props for making such a hard choice. Not a lot of people are this honest.

[@toddsmith1690]

Stress causes cortisol levels to rise.

[@BeijingTesla]

I compliment you on the professionalism of the video , very informative on insulin sensitivity,

[@mfn864]

Three cross country moves and a break up in one year sounds pretty chaotic to me.

[@wallymann]

We'll have to see what happens in the future. Nick, man up, and show up. This is what we do. Good video.Thanks man!

[@BENCHIPED]

Great insight Larry. You you nailed it here.

[@stixtafari]

Subscribed after 2 minutes into the video. Top notch quality video and probably the best breakdown of the current situation of Nick. Amazing.

[@simonggreen7383]

The best thing Nick did was working with Dominic super sliced , the worst thing he did was going back to Matt Jansen, Dom had him on all fasting protocols in order to maintain a tight waist , also really wise and smart regarding certain foods that help maintain a healthy body

[@michaeltommy-f1x]

GREAT, GREAT, GREAT VIDEO!!! WOW!! CLEAN, STRAIGHT, TO-THE-POINT, AND QUITE INFORMATIVE FOR ALL OF US, AMATEURS OR PROS OR JUST GYM RATS. GREAT JOB!! I'M IN.

[@jamesmartinez6504]

Great video I agree completely with this... Very honest and helpful politely done 👍

[@richgrogan7666]

first time watching great explanation thanks keep up the great work

[@jeancote1498]

Finally an informative video on why Walker pulled out. Thank you.

[@bobmac9070]

Thanks for the great explanation! Appreciate it.

[@stew1400]

Thank you! For your honesty. That is absolutely the most believable explanation I have heard yet!

[@franciscoorozco1565]

Very educative, entertaining, well explained, original and anecdotical content, man, THIS bodybuilding content is 📈📈 new subscriber 👍🏻

[@blakefisher920]

Thanks for the insights and honesty!

[@SSPVideo]

Makes the most sense, good video.

[@curiouscat544]

Thank you! Great explanation and makes total sense!

[@mrswolls]

Didn’t even know you had a channel until now bro

[@kenwoods9247]

Lets see Nick's Front Fat Spread!

[@MrStargates]

informative - thanks mate!

[@anthony8141]

Thanks for the honest assessment Larry

[@chunkironchest]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing the knowledge

[@crypto2frens]

great info - no one else has covered the story like this.

[@azoleyehirooni11]

Thank you for this video! This explanation is the most logical and makes the most sense for why Nick Walker’s body is not responding! Explained without disrespecting Nick and showing concern and providing insight using your own personal experiences! Very well done!

[@benjicox1811]

So does hadi, Derek, Samson etc not take growth and or insulin ?

[@BENCHIPED]

Derek and Hadi work with Hany Rambod who learnt a lot from watching what happened to Phil's mid section. I'm sure he's Cycling GH/slin instead of using it 365 days a year like some.

[@caseinnitratjr6861]

Best Video out there about that topic. Thx Larry

[@JR-ut1yx]

Excellent video Larry!!!