YouTuber Jeff Nippard accuses bodybuilder Mike Van Wyck of assault after gym altercation

As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in virtual worlds, I can tell you that nothing is more infuriating than witnessing a clear-cut case of bullying and aggression, especially when it happens in real life. The recent altercation between fitness creators Jeff Nippard and Mike Van Wyck is just another example of how the online world can sometimes seep into our reality, with devastating consequences.


Known fitness personality Jeff Nippard, a prominent figure on YouTube in the realm of health and bodybuilding, has brought accusations against his colleague Mike Van Wyck regarding an alleged assault incident that occurred during a live broadcast.

A brief video of the event was shared on social media, capturing the moment when Van Wyck seized Nippard around the neck and shoved him, resulting in the popular Canadian vlogger being propelled several feet away from his original position.

The clip then ends, but the post suggests it was “not the end of the encounter.”

It appears that a physical altercation took place between Mike Van Wyck and Jeff Nippard, and this isn’t a rumor or hoax. Here’s the original video evidence to back it up. It seems their confrontation didn’t end there. #massiveiron

— MassiveIron (@massive_iron) October 21, 2024

On October 21, Nippard later shared details about the incident on his Instagram. He also mentioned that there is security camera footage from the gym that supports his account of the events.

As a passionate fan, I’d rephrase it like this: “Mike Van Wyck unexpectedly jabbed me in the throat twice right in the middle of the gym and then pushed my camera operator. Contrary to rumors circulating, Mike never asked me to keep my distance, and I certainly didn’t ignore his request or approach him first. This misinformation is FALSE, and @puremuscleandfitness has security footage that corroborates my version of events. I believe it’s time they released this evidence to set the record straight.

During the process of recording a brief YouTube video showing bicep curls, Mike casually passed by and greeted me with ‘sup’. Our initial interaction for the day took place at this moment. His remark made me smile. As Mike continued walking, he joked, “Things are about to get quite amusing.

In a subsequent interaction, I inquired, “Could you clarify what you meant by that?” ensuring my cameraman was recording, as I suspected he might attempt something suspicious. However, Nippard alleges that he walked towards me, instructed me to turn off the camera, and swiftly jabbed me in the throat, causing me to collapse on the floor.

YouTuber Jeff Nippard accuses bodybuilder Mike Van Wyck of assault after gym altercation

According to Nippard, after hitting the floor, Van Wyck told him not to discuss or mention him anymore.

Next, he stabbed me in the throat for a second time. After that, he faced my cameraman and shoved him towards a weight machine. Finally, he strolled off.

The YouTuber stated that they have camera evidence from Pure Muscle and Fitness Gym, which supports their account of what happened, urging them to make this footage public.

He also added that currently, the gym is still allowing Van Wyck to train clients there.

Why did Van Wyck “attack” Jeff Nippard?

As per Nippard’s statement, he suggests that Van Wyck’s criticism was unwarranted, stemming from his dissatisfaction with a video shared by Nippard discussing “training based on scientific principles.

In his Instagram post, he clarified that his reaction was due to being provoked by the comment about science-based training in the video he shared the day before. He added, “It’s quite astonishing!

In response to Van Wyck’s question about why those who rely on science-based training appear mediocre despite their knowledge, Nippard clarified that he achieved success in bodybuilding using a scientific methodology. He added that this approach instills in him the confidence that he is making the correct choices.

Van Wyck slammed for Jeff Nippard incident

Apart from being known as Van Wyck, this individual is also a popular YouTuber, boasting an impressive follower base of more than 100,000 subscribers on their channel. As of now, there has been no public statement issued by them regarding the recent incident with Nippard.

However, commenters on his Instagram page are calling him out for his “assault.”

One comment, liked by more than 15,000 users, suggests that your actions against Nippard serve as proof of his correctness. Another user asked, “Is this the same person who got enraged and attacked Jeff Nippard?

On X/Twitter, bodybuilder Swolecialist expressed: “Mike Van Wyck is merely another individual showing signs of emotional instability and insecurity.

It seems unusual to harbor such dislike towards Jeff Nippard, a man known for his amiable nature in the digital fitness community. He stands out as one of the least boastful figures with a substantial following. Mike Van Wyck, on the other hand, appears to be a person who lets his emotions and insecurities get the better of him.

— Swolecialist (@BlackLanterrn) October 21, 2024

Jeff Nippard underwent a CT scan and said he is “okay”.

As a devoted fan, I’m sharing an update: YouTube sensation Antoine Vaillant posted on Instagram that he was kicked out of his usual gym, Pure Muscle and Fitness. Apparently, the gym owner asked Mike to wrap up his session early today around noon, and by 1 pm, Antoine found himself out of the gym, with a temporary ban in effect as we speak.

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2024-10-22 14:18