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“God Tier Genetics”: Elite Powerlifter Larry Wheels’ 16-YO Physique Leaves Fitness World Flabbergasted

Published May 4, 2024 | 3:35 AM EDT

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If you think of insane PRs in the gym, the first name that comes to your mind will be that of Larry Wheels. Known for his obsession with PRs, Wheels has been on a hot roll since the beginning of this year and is aiming for a comeback.

The powerlifter always amazes his fans with his raw strength. A few days ago, he bench-pressed two of his friends in the gym, displaying his mad strength. Earlier, he shared some images of when he was just 14, and now this time he shared one image when he turned 16. Upon comparison, one could easily notice the transformation of the powerlifter in just two years. Let’s find out how the powerlifter transformed this fast.

Wheels laid the foundation stone for becoming a powerlifter at age sixteen

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Wheels recently posted a picture of himself when he joined the gym, went down the “rabbit hole,” and started experimenting with dr*gs. The powerlifter captioned the post, “This was right before I decided to go cold turkey, hop on gear, and commit to my pursuit of being a record-breaking powerlifter.”

 

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Wheels called this phase “the lesser evil that happened to set my life on an entirely different trajectory.” He highlighted watching his fellow subordinates go homeless and wrote, “I’ve watched those that surrounded me in my immediate circle during the time become homeless after losing the battle to addiction.” He continued and shared, “That scared me into making a serious change in my lifestyle.

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The powerlifter reminisced about the ecstatic effect he felt after the ste**d abuse and wrote, “I ended up going from one extreme to the other. Recreational drug use leads to steroid abuse. Battling many heinous side effects that come with the territory.” However, Wheels took control of himself over time. “I worked out the kinks since then however I’ll always remain a student,” he explained. After choosing the right path, Wheels became a prominent figure in the fitness industry. “14 years later and I’m living a life I couldn’t ever have imagined. About to open my first gym, after closing the deal on my first house, and marrying my beautiful wife,” says the fitness influencer.

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Wheels used to train at home before joining the gym, as the legal age for joining a gym was 16, and after joining the gym, he never looked back. Upon comparing the powerlifter’s previous post when he was just 14, one can easily notice the improvements he made within two years after starting his first gear cycle. The powerlifter’s fans were left stunned by his physique at 16, and some even called him AI-generated.

Fans go gaga over Wheels’ physique 

A fan highlighted how even after being on recreational dr*gs, Wheels’ then physique, was something everyone would aspire for and wrote, “Larry on crack it’s somebody’s dream physique.” Another fitness freak praised the powerlifter for his knowledge and wrote, “16-year old with the physique of someone with 10 years of gym experience.” A fan noticed minute details, commented on the genetics of the fitness influencer and said, “God tier genetics. Was made for this life.

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One fan compared 16-year-old Wheels with a 20-year-old gear user and wrote, “Some people don’t even look like that with gear in their 20s crazy genetics.” Another praised the fitness influencer for staying truthful about his actions and substance use, writing, “Appreciate the transparency larry all love.” An Instagram user made a hilarious comment and wrote, “Larry Wheels at 16 is significantly more jacked than I will ever be in my entire life.”

After witnessing the physique of 16-year-old Wheels and his transparent nature, are you impressed by him? Let us know in the comments.

Written by:

Karan Yadav

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Karan Yadav is a Bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. His journey to the bodybuilding realm started during the lockdown, where he found inspiration and dedication from those engaged in the sport. A stickler for fitness tips, Karan keenly follows his idols Chris Bumstead and Mike O’Hearn for covering the information they give out through their social media.
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Abhishek Manikandan