Flex Wheeler still keeps tabs on the latest shakeups in the Men’s Open. On Nov. 12, 2025, via YouTube, Wheeler urged Nick Walker to focus on streamlining his physique, emphasizing that bigger is not better.

The ‘bigger is not better’ concept resonates deeply with Flex Wheeler . In his prime, many considered him a shoo-in to eventually win the Mr. Olympia contest. However, former eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman prevented him from earning the sport’s most coveted title.

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Coleman’s size, coupled with his dry conditioning, set the foundation for his dynasty. In the 2000s, Wheeler attempted to catch up to Coleman by adding more size, but it ultimately backfired. After watching Nick Walker fall to sixth place onstage at the 2025 Mr. Olympia , he’s con

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