Throughout history, a few men have redefined previously held notions about the physical limits of the human body by participating, excelling in, and breaking records in different sports and competitions. Some of these men have succeeded as a result of either their talent, their hard work, or, as is often the case, both. However, even among this small group of elite men, only a smaller few are as impressive as Larry “Wheels” Williams.

Over the years he has been active, Larry Wheels has significantly impressed in not one, not two, but four different sports! No wonder he has amassed a large following on social media platforms, inspiring countless other men to do the same. But what makes his story all the more impressive is his humble beginnings, struggle with addiction, and the fact that he is rising above all the obstacles he has faced to continue being a success at a young age.

In this article, we cover all you need to know about the life of fitness superstar Larry Wheels, from his age and height to his injuries, steroid use, and even his known relationships.

Larry Wheels Quick Facts

Larry Wheels’ Age, Height and Weight

Born on the 3rd of December 1994, Larry Wheels is 29 years old. At this relatively young age, he has made a name for himself in arm wrestling, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and, most recently, as a strongman. His story is even more impressive when we consider that, compared to so many others, Larry Wheels had a rough childhood. Born in New York, he revealed in interviews that his father left when he was one. By six, he had to go live with his grandmother because his mother got into a fight with her boyfriend. 

Growing up in the Bronx was tough, and he was living in poverty as a child. Subsequently, he even spent some time shuffling around foster homes. By age 12, he decided to live with his mother in St. Martin, the French Caribbean Island. But even there, he was still poor. And in St. Martin, his only schooling options were a French school or a private English institution. He couldn’t attend the French school because he did not understand the language, and the private English school was way too expensive for his mother.  

Unable to attend school, Wheels soon became bored. At this point, he was also finding it difficult to make friends because most of the local teenagers just bullied him. Due to the boredom and bullying, he decided to start exercising because he no longer wanted to be the tall, skinny kid. But even exercising was a challenge in St. Martin because the local gyms would only admit people over 16. 

Wheels did not let that discourage him. He constructed a weight set with two 40-lb (18 kg) concrete blocks and a broomstick and started to lift. He would also do pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups every day.

After returning to New York, he got his first job, which came with a gym membership. By 17, he was already the strongest in his gym, and since he loved it so much, he decided to keep training and getting stronger.  

Height and Weight

Today, Larry Wheels is still relatively tall – standing at 6”1’ or 185 cm. But he is definitely not skinny. His weight has moved around a lot over the years, largely dependent on what he is competing for. He even famously gained 53 lbs (24 kg) within five days last year.

Wheels had successfully lifted three of the Stones and was about to lift the fourth when he felt the injury, causing him to drop it. He subsequently made another video on his YouTube channel, giving some great advice on dealing with injury. He emphasised the importance of getting any injury or potential injury properly checked out and discouraged using “bro science” to avoid making an injury worse. He also talked about the importance of proper technique when lifting and admitted that he was more focused on his speed than his technique when the injury happened.

He has subsequently spoken many times about how his fiancé has helped him in his fight against addiction and how grateful he is to have her. There is a video on his YouTube channel where he teaches Sheyla how to squat.

Apart from that, they have largely kept their relationship under wraps and are a very private couple. 

FAQs

1. Why is Larry Wheels so Famous? Larry Wheels first became famous when he set world records in 2017. He broke another world record in 2020, and his fame grew. But many of his fans really love him for his charming personality, desire to be the best, and the amazing collaborations on his YouTube channel.
2. Why did Larry Wheels go to Dubai? After receiving an offer to visit Dubai from the World’s Ultimate Strongman competition and the Dubai Sports Council, Larry fell in love with Dubai and decided to stay there for about two years.
3. How much Testosterone does Larry Wheels take? Larry Wheels takes 175 milligrams of Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) weekly.