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Title: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 27, 2019, 12:27:47 PM
Is it possible that Larry Wheels is natural?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwryGmcBCG1/
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Fortress on April 27, 2019, 12:44:17 PM
Crazy strong.

Injury is coming, though.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: che on April 27, 2019, 12:48:01 PM
Very strong , weights look fake
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: robcguns on April 27, 2019, 12:55:04 PM
That’s fucked,crazy strength and for his size it’s flat out ridiculous.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Straw Man on April 27, 2019, 12:59:41 PM
Is it possible that Larry Wheels is natural?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BwryGmcBCG1/

He's been totally upfront that he is not natural so why are you even asking the question

Also, who cares?
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 27, 2019, 01:00:23 PM
He's been totally upfront that he is not natural so why are you even asking the question

Also, who cares?

He claimed natural in one video.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Straw Man on April 27, 2019, 01:09:09 PM
He claimed natural in one video.

ok, well I haven't searched the internet for everything this guy had said

seems pretty candid here about both steroids and recreational drugs

Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 27, 2019, 01:09:52 PM
ok, well I haven't searched the internet for everything this guy had said

seems pretty candid here about both steroids and recreational drugs



Hang on, I’ll post the video in 5 minutes.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Prudence on April 27, 2019, 01:19:52 PM
That's an injury in the making. But he's getting the notoriety he's looking for. Natural huh? Okay.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Hypertrophy on April 27, 2019, 01:22:48 PM
Hang on, I’ll post the video in 5 minutes.

Larry Wheels has used everything known to man. He says so in multiple interviews.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 27, 2019, 01:24:19 PM
Larry Wheels has used everything known to man. He says so in multiple interviews.

I’m still searching for the video.

Hang on.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Straw Man on April 27, 2019, 01:30:28 PM
Hang on, I’ll post the video in 5 minutes.

don't bother

I really couldn't care less
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 27, 2019, 02:16:22 PM
Hang on, still searching for the video.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: mac33 on April 27, 2019, 02:23:56 PM
Well, needs some more time to compare to Eddie...





Wheels will grow and get even freakier when he stops worrying about nice physique though...
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: robcguns on April 27, 2019, 02:36:36 PM
Well, needs some more time to compare to Eddie...





Wheels will grow and get even freakier when he stops worrying about nice physique though...



If he weighed what he does he would smoke him and Larry looks great doing it so Larry for the win.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Necrosis on April 27, 2019, 03:08:42 PM
He's been totally upfront that he is not natural so why are you even asking the question

Also, who cares?

He is fucking around man.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Hulkotron on April 27, 2019, 03:13:03 PM

If he weighed what he does he would smoke him and Larry looks great doing it so Larry for the win.

235 lbs is also more than 100 kg ~ 220 lbs (maybe "mac33" is unaware of this).  The fat man did more reps with 220 yes but an extra 30 pounds is a lot.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: robcguns on April 27, 2019, 03:14:43 PM
235 lbs is also more than 100 kg ~ 220 lbs (maybe "mac33" is unaware of this).  The fat man did more reps with 220 yes but an extra 30 pounds is a lot.

True
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: chaos on April 27, 2019, 03:16:11 PM
Check out Larry and Thor training vids on youtube.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: WalterWhite on April 27, 2019, 03:41:02 PM
Check out Larry and Thor training vids on youtube.

Martins Licis is training with Thor now. Four points behind him at the Arnold and much smaller.  USA's best strongman.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: mac33 on April 27, 2019, 03:55:27 PM
That "fat man" is 2017 wsm with an axle world record of 216kg and he is playing with 220lb dumbbells, lots more in tank at the time.



Can Larry become stronger than him in pressing? Yes.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Dave D on April 27, 2019, 04:45:07 PM
Hang on, still searching for the video.

I found the video but I cant post the link.

He might have done steroids, just to try them, but I think hes doing all his lifts as a natural.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 27, 2019, 04:56:01 PM
I found the video but I cant post the link.

He might have done steroids, just to try them, but I think hes doing all his lifts as a natural.

Agreed, Dave.

I am still searching for the video.

Will post it in approximately 30 minutes.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Fortress on April 27, 2019, 06:09:12 PM
Saying with certainty he’d match Eddie with the extra body weight is being naive to all the variables.

If you don’t know of them all, I’m not prepared to write an essay. So whatever.

Fact is, Larry is outrageously strong. But he is also riding a wave of incredible response that cannot last. His substantial youth is carrying him. And luck.

Like Ronnie, he’s not suited, structurally, to last in the world of Elite strength athletics.

I could very well be wrong.

My decades of experience tells me, however, his run will end sooner rather than later. Serious health concerns or a disastrous injury likely the culprit(s).

Wheels is flirting with the outer limits (as of 2019) and he’s hardly earned it.

Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: robcguns on April 27, 2019, 06:19:14 PM
 I just watched hall video and the fact that he has bells handed to him takes away a lot of the lift imo.You need to pick them up sit down flip them into position then press.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: obsidian on April 27, 2019, 08:33:09 PM
235 lbs is also more than 100 kg ~ 220 lbs (maybe "mac33" is unaware of this).  The fat man did more reps with 220 yes but an extra 30 pounds is a lot.
The video says 105 kg which is 231 lbs, not 235 lbs. Still impressive regardless.

Eddie made the lifts look much easier though even at the lower 220 lbs.

I'd like to see Larry succeed and hope he does not get an injury. His work ethic is amazing and he deserves to achieve greatness because of all the effort and heart he puts into it. I would like to see him win WSM down the road. It would be something to see. He would have to bring his weight up though and carry more fat if he wants to compete with the big boys. I am amazed how strong he is considering his conditioning and lower body fat.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: obsidian on April 27, 2019, 08:44:16 PM
Saying with certainty he’d match Eddie with the extra body weight is being naive to all the variables.

If you don’t know of them all, I’m not prepared to write an essay. So whatever.

Fact is, Larry is outrageously strong. But he is also riding a wave of incredible response that cannot last. His substantial youth is carrying him. And luck.

Like Ronnie, he’s not suited, structurally, to last in the world of Elite strength athletics.

I could very well be wrong.

My decades of experience tells me, however, his run will end sooner rather than later. Serious health concerns or a disastrous injury likely the culprit(s).

Wheels is flirting with the outer limits (as of 2019) and he’s hardly earned it.


I agree. Hopefully he does not get a major injury.

And you are right his build is not 100% ideal. The very strong guys all have bigger joints and frames.

I have noticed that Brian Shaw's grip is much stronger than Thor, Eddie Hall and most of the top guys. His hands must be bigger and his forearms are gigantic. I think overall Shaw has a superior frame compared to Thor. He is just a bit broader and stockier, but 1" shorter. Shaw has had a nagging hamstring injury which is frustrating for him I am sure since he is still totally motivated and committed to win another WSM or two. It would be great to see him at 100% go against Thor.

Shaw to me is the ideal strongman. Eddie has an impressive deadlift and bench but Shaw's structure and size is just too overwhelming.

Check out Shaw's grip in these two videos.



Here he flips a 45 lbs plate with ease and grabs it again with his hand - at around 6:58. Eddie was able to do this only after many tries. Oberst did better and is also taller but has a harder time catching it again. Brian just makes it look so easy.


Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: mac33 on April 27, 2019, 11:48:11 PM
If Larry is serious about WSM, he needs to realize bodyweight needs to be higher to compare and not break his body under tremendous weights of strongman. Last video of Eddie I promise  ;D, just to illustrate overall strength he needed to be WSM:







Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Powerlift66 on April 28, 2019, 01:33:57 AM
Shaw is a grip legend and he doesnt really focus on it. Eddie is still crazy strong after retiring/downsizing.
They did some close grip for reps recently, Eddie did like 52, to Shaw and Oby's 32.

Brian still owns everyone in most lifts (except Thor). Some ridiculous lifting going on in Stones, Mateusz Kieliszkowski is the best, outright scary.

Larry is a beast, but like Fortress mentioned, can that shit last? He talks about his drug use (good for him, they all use) but his frame compared to these monsters just isnt the same.
He's a crazy srong guy, but I see serious injury down the road, or liver injury. He loves the Anadrol.

This kid (only 24 I think) is the future also. If he doesnt get hurt. Crazy stone to shoulder... Bodybuilders all act like hurt little girls these days, bickering, etc.
Strongmen seem to support each other and have fun, you know, like men.

Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: m8 on April 28, 2019, 03:26:00 AM
He loves his anadrol. I hope his career won't be as short as I think it will be.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Strubbbbs on April 28, 2019, 08:32:26 AM
Just don't understand how he has the strength he has considering his age, low BF level, and that his frame doesn't seem structurally suited in any way, shape, or form for this. Drugs blah blah blah, response to drugs etc of course. But that applies to all the guys at the top. They obviously all genetically have great response to gear....

I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Bevo on April 28, 2019, 10:04:37 AM
I agree. Hopefully he does not get a major injury.

And you are right his build is not 100% ideal. The very strong guys all have bigger joints and frames.

I have noticed that Brian Shaw's grip is much stronger than Thor, Eddie Hall and most of the top guys. His hands must be bigger and his forearms are gigantic. I think overall Shaw has a superior frame compared to Thor. He is just a bit broader and stockier, but 1" shorter. Shaw has had a nagging hamstring injury which is frustrating for him I am sure since he is still totally motivated and committed to win another WSM or two. It would be great to see him at 100% go against Thor.

Shaw to me is the ideal strongman. Eddie has an impressive deadlift and bench but Shaw's structure and size is just too overwhelming.

Check out Shaw's grip in these two videos.



Here he flips a 45 lbs plate with ease and grabs it again with his hand - at around 6:58. Eddie was able to do this only after many tries. Oberst did better and is also taller but has a harder time catching it again. Brian just makes it look so easy.




And they are usually white
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Bevo on April 28, 2019, 10:06:03 AM

If he weighed what he does he would smoke him and Larry looks great doing it so Larry for the win.

Eddie is white so he wins  :D
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: WalterWhite on April 28, 2019, 10:46:20 AM
Eddie is training for the Tour.




Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: illuminati on April 28, 2019, 02:36:17 PM
Marius Pudzianowski
4th place WSM 2000 age 23
1st place WSM 2002 age 25

Very light & Muscular for a WSM competitor.

All Time Great Strength Athlete.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: AbrahamG on April 28, 2019, 03:18:37 PM
@SF1900 - any luck yet finding that video?
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Bevo on April 28, 2019, 03:20:14 PM
@SF1900 - any luck yet finding that video?

He told me it’ll be a few more mins, going through a lot of vids
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 28, 2019, 03:45:31 PM
@SF1900 - any luck yet finding that video?

Abraham, give me another 2 hours. Check back. Will be posted then!
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 28, 2019, 03:46:24 PM
He told me it’ll be a few more mins, going through a lot of vids

Still looking through the massive amount of videos.

Ill post it in about 3-4 hours.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: chaos on April 28, 2019, 03:48:14 PM
Eddie is training for the Tour.





He almost died after 40 minutes ;D
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: B_MyT_2 on April 28, 2019, 06:17:23 PM
ok, well I haven't searched the internet for everything this guy had said

seems pretty candid here about both steroids and recreational drugs



I was gonna dig for that as proof of what you're saying after your first response.  I watched that when it first came out.  He's as upfront as he can be about it, and he's just a complete freak of nature IMO.

I saw the thread title, and was shocked that there was dbells over 200's which is the heaviest I've seen in person.  Maybe that is the heaviest since these were jury-rigged?

I just have no explanation for how this guy does the things he does.......AND has never gotten hurt or had an accident yet.   Dude is just off the chains, and his lifts are all pretty clean too.  :o   Nothing but respect from me for what he does, and he comes across as a pretty good guy too. 8)

You looked at Ronnie, and you expected he could do crazy shit... but it still blew your mind.  You look at this dude with his wire glasses, and think "yeah right, this won't end well"....and then he does it like a boss!
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: Coach is Back! on April 28, 2019, 06:33:36 PM
Agreed, Dave.

I am still searching for the video.

Will post it in approximately 30 minutes.

Searching on the social media that you’re never on?
Title: Re: Larry Wheels: 235 pound incline DB press
Post by: SF1900 on April 28, 2019, 06:37:04 PM
Searching on the social media that you’re never on?

I really don’t consider YouTube social media like twitter, Instagram or FB.