Larry Wheels is known as one of the strongest men in the world because of the breath-taking feats of strength he performs. However, he has never attempted to deceive anyone into believing that he performed these accomplishments as a natural athlete. Despite Wheels’ openness when it came to his use of steroids and PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs), it became evident recently that he was pushing the limits, putting himself at risk for further injury and lasting damage.
Most recently, Larry Wheels injured his back because of rushing a process, which he hoped would help him deadlift 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms). The injury also forced him to withdraw from the 2022 Middle East’s Strongest Man contest. However, despite this deadlift being his greatest goal in life, the injury helped Larry realize how important his health is. So, he decided to stop using Steroids and will now try to maximize his off-cycle potential. The news was revealed in a new YouTube video that Larry posted on August 20th.
Having used steroids and PEDs for a decade, Larry Wheels describes his experience with them. Larry’s use of these substances for such a long time has left some consequences, which affected his natural testosterone production.
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“Much like you don’t know, I don’t know what I am capable of off-cycle. 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.”
So Larry Wheels will no longer use steroids or performance-enhancing drugs, but since his body cannot produce testosterone on its own, he will have to undergo testosterone replacement therapy to reach a normal testosterone level. Having taken inspiration from a fellow YouTuber and fitness enthusiast, Derek from “More Plates More Dates”, he already has an idea of what he wants to do.
“TRT for me would be anywhere from as low as 70 milligrams per week, as high as 175… I think 175 is a good place for me to start. If I speak with my doctor and we get my bloods done and we see that it’s more than what’s necessary then I will decrease it, but I certainly won’t increase it.”
Wheels has been looking for a way to lift 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms) for some time now, and he does not appear to be giving up just yet. Currently, however, he will not be looking to do so since it is almost impossible to do so without the aid of performance-enhancing drugs. Larry has hinted that he may get back on PEDs in the future to deadlift 1,000 pounds, but it won’t happen anytime soon.
“I am not calling quits on it, but I am putting the brakes on attempting PRs like that at the moment… Why do I have to do it right now? I am 27, I can take my time, it can be several years from now. I’ll still be in my prime. I’ll still be healthy.”
It is likely that Larry Wheels’ greatest achievement in life will be deadlifting 1,000 pounds. This means that it cannot be easy and that it should not be rushed either. It’s time for Larry to take care of his health and see what he can accomplish without the use of steroids in the future.
“Seeing what I’m capable of on TRT is more of a priority to me. It’s more exciting. It makes me feel invigorated… I don’t know how I will perform without the assistance (steroids), because the fact of the matter is that PEDs make a tremendous difference in your physique, strength, psyche, recovery more than the general population understands.”
Now that he’s off PEDs, Larry Wheels will have to focus on his training, diet, recovery, and a whole lot more. He also does not plan to jump back on steroids and PEDs in the near future.
Check out Larry’s video here:
Larry Wheels’ Powerlifting Career
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
Whether this goal will be achieved by him, in the long run, can only be determined by time. However, Larry Wheels has never been one to give up on a challenge, as evidenced by the impressive lifts he’s performed over the years. It is exciting to watch him take on something new and challenging, despite the fact that it may be different from his previous endeavors.
He now wants to check out how different his deadlift program will be now that he is no longer on steroids. He will also regularly put out updates and training videos, so his transparency could help everyone understand the process he is going through. There is a lot to learn from Larry’s experience, so it is exciting to envision what the future holds for him.
If you have any questions or need further clarification about this news, please leave a comment below, and Andrew will get back to you as soon as possible.
Andrew is a professional writer and a workaholic. He studied sports for 4 years and trained soccer for almost 15 years. In addition, for the past three years Andrew has been implementing functional training, with a dream or a plan to enroll in the special forces.