I train at the same gym as him, and yes he was using some phony "photo shoot" weights for that goofy video.
I don't think he actually trains there anymore (Flex Gym) because he got mad at a personal trainer who was using a piece of equipment that he wanted to use... so the owner said "you fucking morons settle it between yourselves, I have a business to run." LOL
Nice enough guy, kinda a douche though.