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“Threatened to Break Into My House”: Bodybuilding Veteran Reveals a Shocking Incident Surrounding His Workout Ritual From the 90s

Published 06/05/2023, 10:00 AM EDT

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The bodybuilding legend Flex Wheeler proudly holds 4 Arnold Classic victories under his belt. Many people regard his 1993 physique as one of the all-time greatest, featuring an unrivaled shape, razor-sharp muscularity, and flawless proportions. In a recent episode of “The Menace Podcast” featuring Dennis James, the Sultan of Symmetry offered a look into his rigorous steroid cycle during the 1993 Arnold Classic and Olympia competitions. Nonetheless, what captured the listeners’ interest was the veteran bodybuilder’s astonishing disclosure about an event involving threats of breaking into his home in order to steal. 

The amusing revelation underscores the extent to which some individuals will go to uncover the secrets of attaining a championship physique.

Flex Wheeler’s revelation and the curious case of the muscle-enhancing heist

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As the interview progressed, the 57-year-old shared a hilarious incident that unfolded during his bodybuilding career. He revealed that he used to meticulously document his entire steroid cycle in a personal book. However, the revelation of his detailed regimen caught the attention of a malicious individual who aimed to obtain this valuable information. Wheeler disclosed, “Even after I retire, I used to always write down my whole cycle, somebody threatened to break into my house and steal it.”

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During the podcast interview, the former IFBB pro reminisced about his extraordinary physique during the 1993 Arnold Classic and Olympia competitions, attributing his success to an intense steroid cycle. In his own words, Wheeler detailed his usage, stating, “If I can remember correctly, 800 milligrams of Deca a week, 600 milligrams of Winstrol, 100 milligrams of Winstrol tabs, 30 milligrams of Anavar.” These substances were known to enhance muscle growth, strength, and overall performance.

Flex’s decision to escalate his steroid intake for competitions

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In a past interview with Muscle & Fitness, Wheeler revealed that he started his competitive journey as a natural athlete before eventually resorting to performance-enhancing drugs. His initial encounter with steroids involved taking Dianabol capsules, and astonishingly, he gained approximately thirty pounds in just over a month. This rapid transformation raised questions about its safety.

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Nonetheless, this first steroid cycle led to noticeable stretch marks, which brought significant discomfort to Flex. As he progressively increased his steroid usage for bodybuilding contests, he experienced kidney issues. However, doctors have not yet definitively linked these problems to his steroid intake.

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Jaishin J is an American sportswriter at EssentiallySports. He has a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail. Jaishin holds a Master's degree in Journalism and has honed his skills as a content creator during his one year as a Jr Content Executive and five years as a freelance content writer and video producer.
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