“Legend!!! But Is That a Pew-Pew There?”: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Favorite Bodybuilder Carrying a Gun in the Gym Leaves Internet Baffled
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Former Arnold Classic winner, Flex Wheeler often makes headlines with his gym poses and workout. But the bodybuilding legend recently caused quite a stir when he was seen carrying a gun in the gym. The incident has left many fans baffled and wondering why a professional athlete and public figure would feel the need to bring a weapon into a fitness facility.
Retired four-time Arnold Classic winner Flex Wheeler is now a training coach at Flex Wheeler coaching. As a regular Instagram user, Wheeler recently posted a video wherein he appeared to be leaving after calling it a day. While he looked particularly in a relaxed state, what grabbed the attention of most people was a weapon tucked into his track pants. Here’s more delving into it.
An atypical twist: Flex Wheeler carrying a gun to his gym
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On March 23rd, 2023, Flex was spotted carrying a gun along with him in a video. He posted a video on his Instagram account where the legend was seen getting ready to leave the gym. However, what grabbed people’s attention was a small pistol tucked in his lower. While it is not illegal to carry a concealed weapon in the state of California with the proper permits, many fans were left puzzled and concerned by his actions.
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The incident quickly made its way to social media, where fans expressed their shock. “Legend!!! But is that a pew-pew there?”, a fan commented. Seeing the former Arnold Classic winner with a weapon wasn’t a regular scene for fans. A fan wrote, “Why have you got a gun though? That’s mad weird”. Many people questioned why someone like Flex, who is known for his dedication to health and fitness, would feel the need to bring a gun to the gym. “Why do you practice armed!?”, a fan asked.
Some even came up with unique suggestions and interesting theories to explain the possible reasons. For example, some thought his actions could be deemed harmful to the image of the fitness industry as a whole. One fan joked, “A gun because Ronnie Coleman, Kevin Levrone, and the rest of the boys are chasing Must be a rough gym”. While another said, “must be a rough gym.” The legendary bodybuilder has been on the favorite list of Arnold Schwarzenegger, due to his symmetrical physique and the unbelievable persistence to survive after multiple surgeries and tragedies.
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What could be the reason for the Sultan of Symmetry to carry weapons inside a gym space? Make your suggestions in the comment section.
Edited by:
Jahnabi Choudhury