Larry Wheels has revealed that after years of dominating in strength sports, he is now searching for a new direction – potentially in grappling.
Known for incredible feats like a 660 lb bench press and a 900 lb squat, Wheels has spent over a decade pushing physical limits in bodybuilding and powerlifting.
But despite those achievements, he admitted that his mindset has shifted:
I’m not going to try and become the next world champion boxer or grappler.
I just want to take the time I have.
Rather than chasing titles in a new sport, he explained that his focus is now on growth and development:
I just want to take the time I have today while I’m still young and learn.
Wheels also opened up about how his passion for his original disciplines has faded over time:
Because bodybuilding, powerlifting, I’ve done it for so many years. Fifteen years, bodybuilding.
But I lost that, you know, that oomph that I used to have with it.
Larry Wheels OPENS UP about LOSING his PASSION for bodybuilding and why he’s finally MOVING ON 😭❤️🩹
“I’m not going to try and become the next world champion boxer or, or grappler. I just want to take the time I have today while I’m still young and learn.”
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— S6BER (@s6berr) May 20, 2026
Wheels did, too, have an opportunity to test himself against much lighter (and much more experienced) MMA fighters not long ago.
Check out the footage here.
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