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WATCH: Larry Wheels Completes Six Reps With 85kg Dumbbells
Larry Wheels displayed yet another impressive lift.
It seems as though Larry Wheels is accomplishing a new insane lift each day. That has certainly been the case since he returned from a quad injury back in September. The trend continued on Wednesday as Wheels returned to Instagram to show off his recent triumph.
Wheels decided to hit shoulders hard and completed six reps with an 85kg (187.4lb) dumbbell in each hand. This is the latest feat for what has been a incredible display over the last two months.
“187lb/85kg dumbbell shoulder press!It says 100kg but I weighed it and it’s actually 85kg.Black PR wrist wraps from @teampersonalrecordHUGE Black Friday sale 24-29!”
Larry Wheels explained that the dumbbells were labeled as 100kg but he weighed them to find out they were actually 85kg. This does not diminish the lift given the fact he was able to complete six reps.
Back in September, Wheels suffered a quad injury while performing an insanely heavy squat. He was forced to take some time off but it did not last long. This came one week after he was able to set a personal best with a 950-pound squat. This began what has been a stretch of different personal records being set.
Wheels is no stranger to big shoulder lifts. At the end of October, he set a new PR with 17 reps using 140-pound dumbbells. Other feats include a 585-pound bench press for four reps and a 765-pound deadlift for seven reps, which is another PR.
Larry Wheels has not competed in a sanctioned event since the 2020 Xtreme Powerlifting Coalition (XPC) Arnold. This is a competition where he finished first. Eddie Hall currently holds the world record for shoulder press with a 110kg (242.5lb) lift completed in January of 2020.
It is unknown if Wheels has his eye on any world records in the upcoming months but we do know that he is setting new PR’s daily. This is a trend that he has continued since returning from his injury and has gotten back into full gear when it comes to powerlifting. It is always something to watch when Wheels posts a new lift and he has done so frequently. It will be entertaining to see which life he goes to next.
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Larry Wheels Sets Deadlift PR With 7 Reps of 347kg
Larry Wheels has continued his work in the gym by setting another PR.
Larry Wheels has been putting in some serious work in the gym in recent months. We know this because he shares frequently on social media displaying different lifts and personal records. This continued on Monday as Wheels set a new PR performing seven reps of 347kg (765lb) deadlifts.
Wheels stepped over the weight wearing a lifting belt and straps. He performed the first four reps with ease before struggling a bit with No. 5. Wheels was able to power through two more reps to make a total of seven. Wheels posted the entire set on Instagram.
“765/347 x7 rep PR. Haven’t deadlifted in 2 months. Rest can do wonders!@teampersonalrecordLifting straps SWIPE@levansaginashvili“
This is not the first PR that Larry Wheels has achieved in recent weeks. On Oct. 29, he performed 17 shoulder press reps with a 140-pound dumbbell in each hand. Just weeks before that, Wheels set a new PR with a 950-pound squat. Now, Wheels has taken on deadlifts, which is something he has not been doing recently. This record squat came before he suffered a quad injury and was forced to take some time off.
In the caption with the video, Wheels shares that he has not deadlifted in two months. He credits the needed rest for being able to pull off a feat such as this. This is important for Wheels given the fact that he has suffered his fair share of injuries over the years. He felt as strong as ever attempting this set of deadlifts after the time off.
Larry Wheels has been injured in the past performing deadlifts. This came earlier in the year when he was hurt while moving an enormous weight back to the floor. At the Strong Gym in Dubai, Wheels completed three reps of 387kg (855lb), which is another PR of his. While performing a backdown set, Wheels strained his back on the way down.
While Wheels set a new PR with seven reps, this was not his all-time heaviest deadlift. That came with a single rep of 419kg (924lb).
Larry Wheels has turned into a PR monster who is always trying to improve his numbers in the gym. It is always exciting to wait and see which lifts he takes on next.
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Larry Wheels Shares Exercise To Build A Massive Back
Larry Wheels recently posted a video of a workout to build a huge back.
Larry Wheels is a well-known powerlifter who is seen moving huge weight in the gym during workouts. Recently, Wheels shared a video to Instagram performing a 220kg (485lb) back row.
In his caption, Wheels claims this is the best workout to develop a huge back. In the video, Wheels is seen moving the large weight up to his stomach and returning it to the floor at a rapid pace. He is making the lift look easy despite the incredible amount of weight.
“485lbs/220kg rows for reps develop a huge thick back.@ulissesworld@teampersonalrecord for the straps I’m using!”
Larry Wheels has been putting up some huge numbers in the gym. Just a week ago, he set a new PR with a 140lb shoulder press for 17 reps. He has also shown big numbers performing an overhead press. Wheels is also known for his massive squats.
In September, Wheels set a new personal best with a 950lb squat. This came one week before he suffered a quad injury performing the same lift. Wheels was seen dropping the huge weight off his back after his quad seemed to pop. This forced him to take some time off but he quickly returning to the gym.
Wheels has been putting up some huge numbers because of his work as a powerlifter but has also dabbled in the sport of arm wrestling. This was a venture that did not last long but Wheels had some big-time matchups against the likes of Schoolboy. While Wheels has made his return to powerlifting, he plans to compete in arm wrestling once again.
Larry Wheels announced he will be taking on powerlifter Brandon Allen in an arm-wrestling match. This will take place on CoreSports.world in December. Wheels will not be the only high-profile athlete appearing at the event as both Hafthor Bjornsson and Devon Larratt will be present.
This is a chance for Wheels to compete against an athlete who has a similar background. This will be an exciting match because of the preparation done by the two competitors. There is a chance that this is an even match that makes for some must-see action.
One thing we do know is that Larry Wheels is known for his trend of setting different personal records in the gym. That has continued recently and he is continuing to share some workouts to build up different body parts.
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Larry Wheels Sets New PR With 140lb Shoulder Press For 17 Reps
Larry Wheels is back to moving some enormous weight in the gym and setting some personal bests.
Larry Wheels is right back to moving huge weight in the gym and he is not shy about sharing some new personal records. Most recently, it came in the form of a set of 17 reps with 140lb dumbbells performing shoulder presses.
Wheels took to Instagram to share the full video. With bodybuilder Regan Grimes spotting the set, Wheels made 140lb dumbbells look like toys as he shot them toward the ceiling 17 times.
“140lb x17 PR!Shoulders felt super strong today.@regangrimes@teampersonalrecord@fatgripz“
Larry Wheels has insane strength and has put it on display plenty of times. When watching this video, you might notice that Wheels’ arms are not fully extended and this has created some criticism. Regardless of what has been said, it is hard to deny the difficulty of this feat and Wheels’ overall strength cannot be put into question.
Wheels thrives performing dumbbell presses of any kind. He holds the unofficial world record in dumbbell incline press of 550lb, 225lb dumbbell in each hand. This criticism is something that Wheels is aware of, which is why he posted another video of a shoulder press set where he addressed range of motion.
Larry Wheels is a powerlifter that is extremely well-rounded in his lifts. Back in September, Wheels set a new personal best with a 950lb squat. This shows the immense strength that the powerlifter has using different body parts. Of course, lifts of this caliber do not come without risk.
Just a few days after Wheels set his personal best, he suffered a quad injury where he was forced to ditch the weight on his way up. He did not take much time off in the gym after his injury and it is not surprising to see him back to moving incredible weight.
Larry Wheels currently holds two world records in the 140-kg division. These are a 292.5 kilograms (644.9lb) bench press and a total of 1,075 kilograms (2,370lb). He made a quick return to the world of powerlifting after trying his hand at arm wrestling.
Wheels seems to be on a mission of setting personal bests recently. This is a trend that could continue and it will be interesting to see as the powerlifter remains active on social media. This shoulder press PR is a nice beginning to what could become a trend for Wheels over the next few weeks.
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Ryan Crowley On His Injury & Larry Wheels: “I’d Be Dead If He Wasn’t There”
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Ryan Crowley props up Larry Wheels’ actions immediately after the viral pec tear injury.
Ryan Crowley’s pec tear was the injury heard around the bodybuilding world. In an attempt to lift a bit higher than usual alongside Larry Wheels for a viral video – the worst happened. Crowley’s pec teared right off. He has since been in and out of the hospital slowly recovering. There are those who have commented that Larry Wheels pushed Crowley too far. But Crowley finds that to be furthers from the truth. In fact, he thinks Wheels being there prevented the injury from being worse. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Ryan Crowley details how Larry Wheels’ actions helped prevent further injury.
Ryan Crowley’s pec tear injury was a major talking point of bodybuilding in 2021. Bodybuilding fans around the world sent well wishes, contributed to a GoFundMe to help pay hospital fees… and couldn’t stop watching the viral video of the moment the injury occurred. Despite the massive setback – Crowley is confident that he will be back in full form by next year and ready to start making a dent in competitive bodybuilding.
The injury itself was due to a social media video involving both Crowley and the massively popular Larry Wheels. Known for his heavy lifts – the video collab was meant to be a motivational video showcasing the two lifting together. Ultimately, things went south under the serious heavy weight. A pop and a snap later – and Ryan Crowley found himself in a world of pain.
There have been some comments online blaming Larry Wheels for the injury. That he pushed Ryan Crowley too far. During our conversation with Crowley – we asked if he had seen those comments and what his thoughts were. Crowley dismissed the comments – claiming they are simply individuals looking for attention (or perhaps bored looking to instigate arguments online).
In fact, Ryan Crowley believes that Larry Wheels was the sole reason he didn’t get injured further. During the lift, when his pec tore – Larry Wheels held the bar completely stable preventing it from falling onto Crowley. If he was not prepared or strong enough to hold up the bar – it would have hit Crowley with a thud – and possible led to more injury.
“I don’t blame him at all. You know, if anything he saved my life,” Ryan Crowley states in our interview. He goes on:
“I’d be dead if he wasn’t there. If Larry Wheels wasn’t there I would have died for sure… I slid under and he held that bar solid still… that bar doesn’t even move for two seconds. He’s got that 220 kilos in one hand. If I was spotting someone, I would be scared by grabbing that bar that I would tear something. I’m just so lucky he was there. Even if I didn’t die, I’d at least have cracked ribs or worse.”
Ryan Crowley goes on to say that Larry Wheels was also kind enough to also promote and share the GoFundMe campaign raising funds for hospital fees. They ended up reaching past their goal – all thanks to the further exposure made possible by Wheels and his massive following.
You can watch Ryan Crowley’s full comments about Larry Wheels in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!
5 Ways To Improve Your Grip & Deadlift More Than Larry Wheels
You are only as strong as your grip strength.
There comes a day in every lifter’s life when he is handed a stuck jar to open. And then there comes a day when you run out of excuses to defend your poor grip strength – “I just washed my hands,” “The jar lid is greasy,” or “I am neither your butler nor Larry Wheels” only work for so long. No matter how hard you try to save face, people will eventually look into your eyes and see your sorry soul.
The day your grip strength starts becoming a problem in your workouts is the day you have entered the pro territory. As you gain experience, get stronger, and lift heavier, your grip might start giving out at knee level while deadlifting.
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A grip failure while deadlifting should bring you both – joy and sorrow.
You should be joyous because you are finally strong enough to have a grip problem and sorrowful because it takes time to build grip strength – meaning you will be stuck on a plateau for a while.
If your grip gives up before your target muscle, know that you are getting stronger. It is also one of the most common yet unspoken phenomenons in the fitness industry.
The Instagram fitness celebrity you see deadlifting 585lbs will tell you the importance of wearing a weightlifting belt and using lifting straps, but they will never tell you the role of grip strength in a deadlift. We do not mean this in the sense that they are trying to hide something. The truth is – talking about grip strength is not sexy enough for Instagram.
If you want to improve your physique, you need to work on every aspect – from muscle composition and symmetry to grip strength.
You might be able to add to your deadlift by using lifting accessories like straps, but your grip will eventually become the limiting factor.
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Breaking Down Grip Strength
To begin with, grip strength is not limited to hand strength. It includes everything from the muscle near the elbow down to your fingertips. Fun Trivia: 35 forearm and hand muscles are involved in moving the fingers.
The majority of muscles used during grip work begin between the elbow and upper portions of the forearm bones (ulna and radius) and go down into the thumb or fingers (phalanges).
On top of this, the scope of grip strength extends far beyond deadlifts. It is required for almost every physical activity and more so for every sport. Doing laundry, driving a car, wrestling, playing badminton, cricket, golf, and tennis; all need good grip strength.
Grip Strength Has More To It Than Meets The Eye
In 2015, the international Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiological (Puree) researched 140,000 adults over four years and found that there is a significant relationship between a decrease in grip strength and an increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease
A paper published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine conducted in 2015 concluded that people with a lower grip strength were more likely to be diabetic or record higher blood pressure.
The sports science journal Shoulder & Elbow published a study in 2016 that concluded there is a strong correlation between grip strength and lateral rotator strength. The study stated that “Each 11-pound decrease in grip strength throughout the study was linked to a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease, a 9% higher risk of stroke and a 7% higher risk of a heart attack.”
Types of Grip Strength Exercises
There are four main types of grips that we use in our workouts and day-to-day life. Each of these forms engages different muscles and hence requires different training techniques.
1. Crush
It is the act of closing fingers against resistance. When most people think of grip strength, they think about crushing exercises using grip strengtheners.
Although crushing exercises get you the macho-man handshake, it does close to nothing for your deadlift. To crush a deadlift, you need to have monster strength in at least one of these grips: overhand grip, hook grip, or mixed (over-under) grip.
Since a crushing exercise only lasts for a few seconds, it is not the best choice for building grip strength for a deadlift. TuT (time under tension) is a crucial factor in building grip strength. If you want to develop your grip strength, you would be better off performing exercises where TuT is substantial.
To put it precisely – if grip workout was a love-making session, you want to be a brown antechinus and not a jackrabbit.
Related Read: How To Increase The Time Under Tension To Maximize Your Gains
2. Pinch
Make an alligator mouth with your hands and chomp down on weight plates. This grip tends to be a lot more stress/work on the thumb. You cannot afford to miss pinching exercises if you want to improve your grip strength.
3. Support
Supporting includes lifting something where your fingers take the majority of the load. These exercises test your ability to hold resistance for extended periods.
4. Extension
If you did not notice, all the three types of grip exercises mentioned above are contracting movements – meaning you need to pull your fingers towards your palms to perform the exercises.
The human hand has evolved to be great at grabbing and holding onto things, so the muscles used in extension exercises are not usually as strong as the flexion muscles.
For balanced grip strength, you need to add extension movements to your exercise arsenal.
5. Bonus: Wrist Work
When it comes to arm, forearm, or grip strength training, wrists usually get a step-motherly treatment.
Little do people realize that the wrist is where the magic happens – if you know what we mean.
Wrist strength, mobility, and stability play a crucial role in your upper body strength. To transfer energy from the body through the hands, you need to make sure every link in the chain is strong.
Remember the stuck jar example in the opening paragraph of this article? You can never open a jammed jar with puny writ strength.
How To Test Your Grip Strength
Before you start working on your grip, you should know your current grip strength level. Your grip strength result can act as a benchmark against which you can gauge your current strength and track your progress.
For the grip strength test, you will need a handgrip dynamometer to measure the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearm muscles. Here is the dynamometer we recommend.
Perform at least three squeezes on each hand to get an accurate reading.
If you want a better reading of your grip strength, you can take a pinch strength test in addition to the handgrip dynamometer test. A pinch strength test measures the maximum isometric strength of the hand and forearms muscles when performing a pinching action.
According to numerous pinch stress tests conducted across different age ranges, fitness levels, and athletic ability, a scorecard for adults (in both kgs and lbs) was produced:
Excellent: >141lbs ( >64kg)
Very good: 123-141lbs (56-64kg)
Above average: 114-122lbs (52-55kg)
Average: 105-113lbs (48-51kg)
Below average: 96-104lbs (44-47kg)
Poor: 88-95lbs (40-43kg)
Very poor:
Larry Wheels Suffers Quad Injury During Training Session
Larry Wheels appeared to tear his quad during a heavy squat session.
Larry Wheels has been putting up eye-popping numbers in the gym since returning to powerlifting. This has come in the form of overhead press, squats, and much more. On Thursday, Wheels shared a video where he appeared to suffer a quad injury during an extremely heavy squat.
At a bodyweight of 285 pounds, Wheels was attempting a squat that seemed to be in the ballpark of 900 pounds. After going down in a controlled manner, Wheels ran into a problem on the way up and dropped the weight off his back.
“Everything was going great until I ripped my quad in half ?Another day in the office!@teampersonalrecord“
Larry Wheels had to dump the weight off his back after bucking on the way up. The barbell was caught by the suspension straps. The injury came nine days after Wheels posted a video of his heaviest squat ever at 950 pounds.
Wheels came into the training session with an injury to his quad but it was unknown at the time. It is also unclear when the injury actually occurred. Wheels was scheduled to compete at the Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate (RPS) Long Island Insurextion in Farmingdale, NY on Sept. 11, 2021, but he does not appear on the results’ page for the event.
Larry Wheels currently holds two world records in the 140-kg division. These are a 292.5 kilograms (644.9lb) bench press and a total of 1,075 kilograms (2,370lb).
Wheels spent some time testing the waters of arm wrestling and took on some of the best competitors in the world. He has since returned to the powerlifting game and is back to moving incredible amounts of weight. After this injury, Wheels believed it will take 10 to 14 days to heal before he can begin training.
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Larry Wheels Sets New Personal Best With 950lb Squat
Larry Wheels squats an incredible 950lbs!
Larry Wheels is at it again. The Strength Wars star once again proved why he’s one of the most heralded lifters on the planet. This time Larry hit a new personal best, squatting an absolutely insane 950lbs!
There are few humans on this planet that can be considered superhuman. These athletes are able to achieve such incredible feats that it boggles the mind. Larry Wheels has clearly become one of those athletes.
With exploits in a number of different strength sports, Larry Wheels has always looked to enter himself. He has conquered powerlifting, has competed in bodybuilding and strongman, battled in arm wrestling, all of which require their own unique skills, abilities, and expertise. Clearly he is one of the most accomplished strength athletes out there.
That said, Larry Wheels has yet to achieve everything he’s been seeking. What he is seeking he may never actually achieve. For Larry his goal is clearly to always outdo himself and become stronger and stronger overtime. At least that’s how it could be perceived. In reality, the man simply wants to become the best version of himself as a strength athlete.
He may have well outdid himself with his most recent feat in the gym. As said before Larry Wheels is always looking to perform at the true heights of his potential. That means constantly pushing the limits of his training. As such, Larry just accomplished a feat that very few humans have been able to.
Larry Wheels just joined the over 950 club in the squat.
New Personal Best!
That’s right, Larry Wheels just hit a new personal best squat, putting up an astonishing 950lbs. It’s a feat only the best of the best can achieve and Larry is no doubt among their number. Take a look at the video below where he once again outdoes himself.
Heaviest squat of my life ?(Watch full video to see second angle with weights)950lbs at the top with chainsAlmost got folded in half on the second rep.
What do you think of Larry Wheels and his insane strength?
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WATCH: Larry Wheels Crushes 827lb Triple Squat
Larry Wheels has been putting up crazy numbers in recent training sessions.
Larry Wheels is known for pulling off eye-popping lifts and he is back at it again. In a recent training session, Wheels destroyed an 827lb squat for a triple — and did it with relative ease.
Wheels is back to training with monstrous weight and has been posting some recent work on social media. For this incredible lift, Wheels took to Instagram to show his recent progress.
“827×3Wait for it… then wait for it again. Then wait for it one more time!@teampersonalrecord“
Larry Wheels spent some time arm wrestling and took on some of the best competitors in the world. This includes Aleksandr “Schoolboy” Toproll, who is one of the best in the world today. The two linked up twice for some memorable events. Now, Wheels seems to have his focus back on powerlifting and is back to moving some unimaginable weight.
An 827lb squat is no joke. Wheels makes this lift look effortless for a triple and there are many aspects at work here. The patience that the 26-year-old has is incredible and he maintains the same form, even with a full-grown grizzly bear on his back.
This is the most recent accomplishment for Wheels. On Aug. 1, he shared a video of a 852lb squat for a double. He has also excelled in other areas such as a 515lb shoulder press and an 875lb sumo deadlift.
The weight that Wheels has been moving recently makes one think that he has big things in mind for the near future. As of now, we know that he plans to compete on Sept. 11 at the IPS Long Island Insurrextion.
This is where Larry Wheels could continue to attempt different personal records. The arm-wrestling journey was exciting but powerlifting is better with Wheels in the game. If his social media is any indication, it is clear that Wheels is back to fully focusing on weightlifting and is doing it in a big way.
Larry Wheels Smashes Squat PR Weeks Out From Powerlifting Return
Larry Wheels hit a new squat PR during his latest training.
Larry Wheels set a new personal record in the squat lift. The powerlifter hefted a massive 835lbs and made it look easy. The training was in prep for his upcoming return to the competitive powerlifting arena.
Larry Wheels has some truly incredible strength. The powerlifter has always aimed to push his body past its physical limits. It’s why he’s able to shatter his personal records so often. No feat is too extreme for the powerlifting veteran.
Larry has always sought out new challenges which is what has made him so powerful. If you’re not seeking to improve on yourself then life can get truly mundane and boring. Larry Wheels has vowed to himself that he’ll always seek to improve.
Smashing His Squat PR
So naturally weeks out from his return to powerlifting competition, Larry Wheels once again has outdone himself. The powerlifter hit a new PR in the squat, lifting 835lbs in wraps. The whole feat was captured on video and featured Larry showcasing the grit, strength, and determination he’s become known for.
With almost eight weeks to go before his return to the powerlifting arena, Larry Wheels is looking stronger than ever. Training alongside long-time friend Black Tom Cruise, Larry was in top form as he prepped for his next meet in New York.
In his most recent YouTube video, Larry Wheels revealed that he’d be competing at Revolution Powerlifting Sydnicate’s (RPS) Long Island Insurrextion meet. Set to take place in Farmingdale, Long Island, NY, Larry hopes to return to form and have a strong showing.
“This is the beginning of a ten-week prep or so, for September 11th, RPS meet,” said Larry Wheels. “This is one of the best entries into contest prep I’ve had in a long time, so I’m really excited about it. After a long hiatus from powerlifting, my spine, my joints, everything feels good, so we’re expecting big things.”
Despite his recent online beef with Greg Doucette, Larry Wheels once again proved how incredibly strong he is. A 835lbs squat is nothing to scoff at and this is only the beginning of his training camp. If he can build on this momentum and continue to get stronger, Larry could really blow away the competition at the RPS meet in September.
With his return set and a positive attitude about his growth potential, Larry Wheels seems poised and ready to take on all challenges. It will be interesting to see what he brings to the table when he returns to the arena that made him so wildly popular.
Are you ready to see Larry Wheels make his return to the competitive powerlifting arena?
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