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Watch Powerlifter Larry Wheels Test His Squat and Bench Press Strength Using Only TRT

Larry Wheels gave fans and followers a demonstration of his strength after coming off a cycle using only TRT.

Written by Doug Murray

Published on7 September, 2022 | 7:36 PM EDT

Updated on7 September, 2022 | 7:37 PM EDT

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Larry Wheels Testing Strength On Trt

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Larry Wheels is one of the most recognizable powerlifters in the sport and decided to test his strength after coming off his latest cycle. In a recent YouTube video, Wheels showcased his squat and bench press strength after switching to 175 milligrams of TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) a week. 

In addition to his expertise in powerlifting, Wheels doesn’t shy away from new challenges and has even tested the waters competing in strongman. However, he was forced to withdraw his name from the upcoming 2022 Middle East’s Strongest Man contest following a back injury.

In sports like bodybuilding, strongman, and powerlifting, performance-enhancing drugs come with the territory. Larry Wheels knows this all too well and shared his experiences taking Trenbolone recently. He made headlines after describing the popular compound as a ‘living hell.’ Following his experiences with Trenbolone, Wheels advised his followers that it was the worst steroid he’s ever taken.

Note: Fitness Volt does not condone and/or recommend the use of recreational or performance-enhancing drugs. This article reports on information relayed by the athlete. Fitness Volt is not a medical resource and the content presented to you is for informational purposes only.

Last week, Wheels decided to stop all cycles to preserve his health and mentioned that he would only be taking TRT moving forward. After using TRT for a month, Wheels showed off a lean ripped physique. The changes to his physique were apparent, but now Wheels wants to test his strength since stopping all gear.

Check Out Larry Wheels’ Squat Strength Using Only 175 Milligrams of TRT Per Week

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In his latest YouTube video, Wheels discussed his strength since stopping all steroids. He added that he’s already tested his deadlift, which he believes is around 80 percent of what his max was while using gear.

“Today, I’m going to be testing what my training max is for the next 12 weeks. So, as I mentioned in my previous video, I’m on 175 milligrams of TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) per week and I want to see what I’m capable of prepping on this. That’s what we’re here to do today. I’ve already tested my deadlift, which is at 80 percent of my max. I did 660 [pounds] for three reps,” says Larry Wheels.

Working with coach John Gaglione, Wheels wants to establish a baseline of weight in order to plan his next 12 weeks of lifting. 

“I’m going to do the warmups and see how they feel. Work up to 75 or 80 percent. I’m assuming at this very moment — it is somewhere around 700ish, low 700s. So, I’ll be basing my 80 percent off of that. Then, I’ll be working with John Gaglione to build my training for the next 12 weeks. Really excited to see what I’m capable of on 175 a week on legit TRT doses,” Larry Wheels explained.

Before starting the training session, Larry Wheels revealed that he lost 4 kilograms (8.8 pounds) since stopping his cycle and using only TRT. 

He kicks off the workout starting with a 25-kilogram (55.1-pound) squat. Larry’s coach, John, shared that he doesn’t like to squat until he’s practiced leg extensions. 

“I always squat last because I always feel safer after I’m already warmed up,” John Gaglione said.

Moving on, Larry fires off squat reps with 65.8 kilograms (145.1 pounds). Then he follows that up with a 106.6-kilogram (235.1-pound) squat. 

“The pump I got while I was full blast is night and day compared to the pump I get now [on TRT]. It’s hard to even call it a pump on TRT,” Larry explained.

While Larry admitted pumps are more difficult to achieve without a cycle, he mentioned that his stamina is ‘so much better’ now.

Wheels opted to increase the weight to 129.3 kilograms (285.1 pounds) for his next test of strength and followed it up with another few squat reps of 147.5 kilograms (325.1 pounds). In the next round, Larry and his coach fired off squat reps amounting to 170 kilograms (375.1 pounds). 

Following a brief rest period, Larry Wheels got in position to squat 188.3 kilograms (415 pounds) for a single rep.

“I’ll put the wraps on at 5 [500 pounds]. [My] top set likely will be 5 and a quarter maybe 6 [600 pounds]. I haven’t had more than five plates on my back in four or five months,” says Larry. “I had a back injury. Before that, I was doing strongman training so there was zero squats, just leg presses and extensions.”

For his next lift, Wheels squatted 188.3 kilograms (415.1 pounds). 

“This is my third week back squatting. During the prep for the big deadlift I did, there was no squats. After that, that got cut short after the back injury — no squats. So today is not the best representation of where my squat could be on TRT. I’m sure maybe it’s 550 or 600 [pounds] for three to five reps.”

After wrapping up his left knee, Wheels fired off a single rep which totaled 229.1 kilograms (505.1 pounds). Then completed another single rep set with 251.8 kilograms (551.1 pounds).  

“Six plates… that’d be very reasonable for today. I’ll hit that for 5 [reps] if I can,” Larry shared.

Wheels proceeded with a 269.9-kilogram (595.1-pound) squat for five reps while continuing to test the limits of his strength without a cycle.

“Besides sliding, it [felt] good actually, Larry said. “The plan was to leave two reps in the tank. Just for John to write a training max for me to base my potential moving forward. And of course, to keep injuries low. I haven’t squatted this heavy and probably six months. I’ve squatted, but nowhere near this amount.” 

Larry Tests his Strength on Bench Press

After demolishing a 269.9-kilogram (595.1-pound) squat for five reps, Wheels decided to test his bench press strength. 

“The lifts moving forward will all be in competition standards,” says Wheels. “With that said though, I’m still going to be using the elbow wrap all throughout.” 

Larry started by bench pressing 101.7 kilograms (224.1 pounds). Determined to push his physical limits, Wheels moved on with a 165-kilogram (364.1-pound) bench press.

Wasting no time, Wheels fired off another single rep, where he hoisted up 483.3 kilograms (404.1 pounds). Building upon his previous lift, Larry bench pressed another 206 kilograms (454.1 pounds) for a brutal five reps. 

“[Today’s training] far exceeded my expectations going into this workout. Still, for confirmation, in a couple weeks’ time,” Larry told John. “I don’t want to be on a mini cycle, I really do want to be on TRT. But look: if I can start from here and maintain this throughout prep and then hit even bigger numbers on 175 [migs of TRT] a week, I’ll be super happy with that.” 

Clearly, Larry Wheels still possesses jaw-dropping strength despite coming off his recent cycle. A few weeks ago, he joined hands with popular Men’s Open bodybuilder Andrew Jacked for a grueling shoulder and biceps workout. 

Larry Wheels finished the training session having registered a squat of 269.9 kilograms (595.1 pounds) for five reps and a 224.1-kilogram (494.1-pound) bench press for five reps. Given his latest test, it appears Larry is retaining most of his strength while using 175 milligrams of TRT weekly.

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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

 

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