The sport has changed, and so have posing routines. Though some flair can help inject life into a routine, some believe they\u2019ve gone too far. After a 50-year-old bodybuilder was ridiculed for his presentation at a recent bodybuilding contest, Nick Walker came to his defense, courtesy of an Instagram post shared on July 14, 2025.<\/p>\n
In today\u2019s social media landscape<\/a>, competitors will try just about anything to get noticed and gain followers. It begs the question: How much dancing and entertainment is permitted in NPC and IFBB Pro League<\/a> routines? It\u2019s not banned \u2014 so it\u2019s hard to say.<\/p>\n In most divisions, individual posing routines<\/a> do not factor into the judges\u2019 scores. Thus, athletes have taken it upon themselves to spice things up to keep the crowd happy. Some have argued that these routines make the sport look bad and less professional, though others believe competitors have the right to self-expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nick Walker Blasts Fans for Ridiculing Athlete\u2019s Posing Routine: \u201cI\u2019m Tired of Seeing This Shit\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n After Eli Murdock\u2019s posing routine went viral, fans were quick to condemn his actions in the comment section:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThis guy represents the real interest of federations, especially the NPC. The show and effort of true athletes never mattered to them, their membership money did,\u201d one commenter wrote. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBodybuilding going back to the basics, the Circus \ud83c\udfaa,\u201d shared another.\u00a0<\/p>\n Get Fitter, Faster<\/p>\n Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa 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!<\/p>\n Please wait…<\/p>\n You’re In! Let’s Crush Your Fitness Goals Together<\/p>\n Expect expert-backed workouts, nutrition advice, the latest in strength sports, and a whole lot of motivation heading your way.<\/p>\n Subscribe Another Email<\/p>\n \u201cI think he should be disqualified on time and walk off the stage, disrespect to serious athletes, that cannot be accepted in sport,\u201d said one person.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWhy not sign up for a musical? Because bodybuilding is about the presentation of your shape, not about showing off\u2026. \ud83e\udde0\ud83c\udd98\u201d another person added.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIt is not their fault ! It\u2019s who let them participate in events!\u201d one commenter posted<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Walker explained in his Instagram post that he\u2019s fed up with fans mocking Murdock\u2019s routine:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI like to mind my business and not really say on too many things, but I\u2019m sorry, I think you guys should be ashamed of yourselves for ridiculing this man the way you guys are.<\/p>\n The dude is 50 years old. We have no idea what he\u2019s been through in life. For all we know, getting to the stage right now, putting on this routine was just like a milestone for this guy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe Mutant\u201d defended Murdock and emphasized that he was doing something fun while entertaining the crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYou guys are just making it out to be a joke and making fun of him. And he thinks he\u2019s doing something cool, something entertaining, something fun, and you\u2019re just legit ridiculing him, and I\u2019m tired of seeing this shit.<\/p>\n The dude is just having fun. Let him have his fun. Let him do his thing. Who cares? Are you entertained? I\u2019m sure you are, and that\u2019s the point.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n