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Larry Wheels Targets Classic Physique Bodybuilding Show: ‘I’m Already as Big As I Need to Be’

Wheels revealed he’s targeting a move to the Classic Physique division for his next fitness venture

Written by Nikhil Sharma

Published on10 March, 2023 | 2:01 AM EDT

Updated on10 March, 2023 | 2:03 AM EDT

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Powerlifting sensation Larry Wheels is one of the few athletes to have competed in several fitness and strength-based sports, including bodybuilding, strongman, and arm wrestling. In a recent interview with RxMuscle, Wheels revealed he might try a Classic Physique bodybuilding show in the future. 

Larry Wheels made a name for himself with an impressive build and unreal feats of strength. Although he’s participated in many sports, he found the most success in powerlifting. One aspect that sets Wheels apart from other strength athletes is his aesthetic physique.

Wheels gained attention after setting the World Record on the squat, bench, and deadlift at 2,275 pounds total without wraps in the 275-lb class. He changed gears following the achievement to make his amateur bodybuilding debut in Feb. 2018. He left the fans stunned by scoring gold at the NPC Gold Coast Muscle Classic.

The 28-year-old has remained honest about his use of steroids and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). A back injury inspired Wheels to get off gear last August. Since he had been using steroids for about a decade, he chose to quit steadily with the help of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

Following the change, Wheels embarked on a journey to test his limits while only using TRT. He pulled off some insane lifts in preparation for the mock powerlifting meet. Wheels conducted the mock meeting to check his progress two months ago. While he didn’t match his steroid PRs, he wasn’t too far off from them either.

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Wheels joined forces with famous fitness personality Lexx Little for a heavy lower-body training session. He crushed a massive 505-lb squat for 16 rep AMRAP. His influence rubbed off on Lexx as he achieved a new squat PR of 600 pounds after two years.

IFBB Pro Joe Mackey enlisted Wheels to help him train for recording a 1,000-pound (453.6-kg) deadlift recently. The pair later reunited for another workout. Larry showed off his insane strength by demolishing a 200-lb dumbbell (in each hand) bench press for three reps.

Larry Wheels starting to prep for a move to the Classic Physique class

In a recent interview with RxMuscle, Larry Wheels revealed his plans to make a move to the Classic Physique division for his next venture.

“Where I’m at with my journey right now is taking a healthier approach to achieving my goals,” said Wheels. “I’m recently engaged. I intend on having a family. I’m actually putting my eyes on Classic Physique. Open bodybuilding I didn’t see I can be very competitive because of my height. I need to put on an unrealistic amount of muscle that just wasn’t happening and if I was to pull that off, I’d be extremely unhealthy in doing so.

“Doing Classic, I’m already as big as I need to be. If not, I have to gain a few more pounds and then cut down to the cutoff at 220 or 230. I think I look great and could actually be competitive, and arguably unhealthy but not to the extent to the extreme if I were to do Open bodybuilding, World’s Strongest Man events, try and achieve another powerlifting World Record. I think I can have more longevity in Classic Physique.”

In a recent Instagram post, Wheels shared he’s starting his prep for Classic Physique.

“Starting prep for classic tomorrow with Ryan Benston.”

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Last month, Larry Wheels performed a taxing upper body training session focused on his chest. He smashed 200-lb dumbbell bench press for six reps and disclosed no change in his TRT dosage. He also recently teamed up with former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall for a brutal shoulder workout.

Fans will be excited to see how Wheels fares in the Classic Physique category in the coming months. If history is any indication, it would be no surprise if Wheels found success in his next bodybuilding chapter. 

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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

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