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Larry Wheels Continues His TRT Journey With a 495-lb (224.5-kg) Squat For 15 Reps

Larry Wheels shows off extreme strength despite hopping off steroids.

Written by Andrew Smith

Updated by Ash, ACE, MSc

Published on20 September, 2022 | 9:16 AM EDT

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Larry Whees Squat Session - Image via @larrywheels Instagram

Larry Wheels is by all accounts one of, if not the biggest figure in the fitness industry, but over the course of his career most of his successes have been based upon the use of steroids. However, Larry recently made the decision to stop using them, and as a result he is experiencing some changes in his physique as well as the strength he has. 

Larry Wheels has been putting up fitness content for years, but it got even more exciting recently, as he is now giving deep insight into how his training and lifestyle have changed. It seems that Larry now has some limits, but most people are still nowhere near his strength level. 

During one of his most recent training sessions, he found out how much he could do on a squat AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) with 495 pounds (224.5 kilograms). Larry shared the video to Instagram on September 19th, which saw him squat the enormous weight for 15 repetitions. 

Larry Wheels used knee wraps, lifting belt, and the safety squat bar to accomplish this lift. This seems to be the case because he wants to preserve his joints and muscles, which probably got weaker after he stopped using steroids and PEDs.

Watch his AMRAP squat here:

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In his announcement that he would be stopping the use of steroids, Larry Wheels made it clear that he would also need TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) to keep the muscles in good shape.

“Now, going completely off isn’t an option for me. I cannot produce testosterone naturally. So, I am going to be on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). I tried pull cycle therapy several times when I began cycling and I was unable to recover.”

Larry Wheels then shared a physique update after a month on TRT and he looked absolutely amazing. He somehow seems to have gotten even more shredded, but the size difference is very evident as well.  The difference in bodyweight between before and after was not disclosed by him.  

Regarding the strength difference, Larry Wheels recently tested his squat and bench press. He ended up squatting 269.9-kilogram (595.1-pound) and bench pressing 224.1-kilogram (494.1-pound) for five reps. For reference, during Larry’s incredibly successful powerlifting career where he claimed 11 victories in 16 competitions, Larry’s most fabulous squat and bench were 394.6 kilograms (870 pounds) and 292.5 kilograms (645 pounds) respectively.

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Larry Wheels’ Powerlifting Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 870 645 870 2370 603.87
Wraps 725 500 725 1900 506.81

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 XPC 2020-03-07 Arnold Pro 2370 603.87
Location USA-OH
Competition Arnold
Division Pro
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 308.6
Weight 283.6
Squat 740 830 870 870
Bench 525 605 645 645
Deadlift 765 855 855
GLP 121.3
1 RPS 2019-11-23 InsurreXtion 8 Pro Open 2285 574.49
Location USA-NY
Competition InsurreXtion 8
Division Pro Open
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 308.6
Weight 296.6
Squat 835
Bench 635
Deadlift 815
GLP 114.81
DQ USPA 2018-12-01 The Heavy Holiday Open Open
Location USA-CA
Competition The Heavy Holiday Open
Division Open
Age 23
Equipment Raw
Class 275.6
Weight 271.4
Squat 832.2
Bench 600.8
1 USPA 2018-05-12 Kern US Open Open 2292.8 588.83
Location USA-CA
Competition Kern US Open
Division Open
Age 23
Equipment Raw
Class 308.6
Weight 276.5
Squat 821.2
Bench 589.7
Deadlift 881.8
GLP 118.62
1 RPS 2017-11-18 Insurrextion VI Pro Open 2275 590.26
Location USA-NY
Competition Insurrextion VI
Division Pro Open
Age 22
Equipment Raw
Class 275.6
Weight 267.8
Squat 810
Bench 610
Deadlift 855
GLP 119.32
DQ USPA 2017-04-15 CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships HW
Location USA-CA
Competition CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division HW
Age 22
Equipment Raw
Class 242.5
Weight 239.6
Squat 777.1
1 SPF 2016-11-05 Reebok Record Breakers Open 2171.6 585.14
Location USA-CA
Competition Reebok Record Breakers
Division Open
Age 21
Equipment Raw
Class 242.5
Weight 240.6
Squat 716.5 755.1 771.6 771.6
Bench 523.6 551.2 573.2 573.2
Deadlift 738.5 777.1 826.7 826.7
GLP 119.47
2 WRPF 2016-08-19 Boss of Bosses 3 Pro MR-O 2090 563.87
Location USA-CA
Competition Boss of Bosses 3
Division Pro MR-O
Age 21
Equipment Raw
Class 242.5
Weight 239.8
Squat 705.5 738.5 766.1 766.1
Bench 512.6 545.6 545.6
Deadlift 722 778.2 -804.7 778.2
GLP 115.15
1 SPF 2016-06-18 Gaglione Strength Strong Island Summer Showdown 3 Juniors 1895 487.16
Location USA-NY
Competition Gaglione Strength Strong Island Summer Showdown 3
Division Juniors
Age 21
Equipment Raw
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 685
Bench 505
Deadlift 705
GLP 98.18
1 RPS 2015-11-21 InsurreXtion IV Pro Juniors 20-23 1280 340.43
Location USA-NY
Competition InsurreXtion IV
Division Pro Juniors 20-23
Age 20
Equipment Raw
Class 275.6
Weight 249.2
Bench 515
Deadlift 765
1 USPA 2015-08-29 Boss of Bosses 2 Open 545.6 143.58
Location USA-CA
Competition Boss of Bosses 2
Division Open
Age 20
Equipment Raw
Class 275.6
Weight 256.8
Bench 545.6
GLP 105.76
DQ RPS 2015-03-21 Dominion Pro Open
Location USA-NY
Competition Dominion
Division Pro Open
Age 20
Equipment Raw
Class 275.6
Weight 252
Squat 700
DQ RUPC 2015-02-07 Raw Unity VIII M-HW
Location USA-FL
Competition Raw Unity VIII
Division M-HW
Age 20
Equipment Raw
Class 242.5
Weight 240.3
Squat 688.9 -727.5 -727.5 688.9
1 RPS 2014-07-26 Pennsylvania State Championships Pro Open 1965 518.07
Location USA-PA
Competition Pennsylvania State Championships
Division Pro Open
Age 19
Equipment Raw
Class 275.6
Weight 255.4
Squat 700
Bench 540
Deadlift 725
GLP 105.23
1 RPS 2014-01-25 North American & New Jersey State Championships Pro Open 1900 506.81
Location USA-NJ
Competition North American & New Jersey State Championships
Division Pro Open
Age 19
Equipment Wraps
Class 275.6
Weight 247.2
Squat 725
Bench 475
Deadlift 700
1 RPS 2013-11-15 InsurreXtion II Amateur Teen 18-19 1810 479.61
Location USA-NY
Competition InsurreXtion II
Division Amateur Teen 18-19
Age 18
Equipment Wraps
Class 275.6
Weight 251.8
Squat 635
Bench 500
Deadlift 675
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

Larry Wheels is now using 175 milligrams of TRT a week, but this is almost nothing compared to what he used to take. So, it is very impressive how he manages to maintain his strength and physique, as it requires a lot more determination now. However, Larry is doing exactly what he desired and that is finding out what can be accomplished without steroids.


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