Larry Wheels will make his return to the stage this weekend in Ireland.
Larry Wheels made a run at his IFBB Pro Card before and will be making one more attempt. On Sunday, Wheels shared a video where he confirmed his appearance in the 2025 Musclecontest Ireland show this weekend.
“I am one week out from my show in Ireland and it’s time to lock in. My strength is at an all-time low, along with my energy.”
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Wheels made his initial push for his Pro Card in 2023. He finished as the runner-up at the Amateur Olympia and came close to accomplishing his final goal. Wheels was on his way to becoming a pro but announced that he would be ending his time as a bodybuilder after a relapse on steroids. He went back to training like a powerlifter and pursuing other goals, such as deadlifting 1,000 pounds.
Wheels continues to be one of the biggest fitness stars in the world. He has tried his hand at many avenues such as powerlifting, bodybuilding, and even arm wrestling. Wheels has teamed up with many other stars in bodybuilding. Recently, he was led through a posing session by Urs Kalecinski.
| Full Name: Larry Wheels (Powerlifter and Bodybuilder) | ||
| Weight | Height | Date Of Birth |
| 244-255lbs | 6’1″ | 12/3/1994 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Classic Physique/Powerlifting | 2010, 2020 | American |
Larry Wheels Making Return To Bodybuilding
Larry Wheels has confirmed his next appearance and is in the final week of his prep. This includes cutting down tremendously on calories.
“Super low calories right now. I’m on like a little over 1,000. No carbs, no fats. 50 carbs a day, which for me is like nothing.”
Larry Wheels initially went off PEDs after a trip to the doctors to get his health checked. He has been off substances since the start of 2023 but admitted to going back on a cycle in 2024. At the time, Wheels shared that his decision to pursue bodybuilding did not come from a genuine place. Instead, it was to build his brand and bring eyeballs back onto him.
Larry Wheels previously spoke against competing in Ireland but it turns out that he will make his return during the show.
“I publicly made an announcement a couple days ago on Instagram saying I’m going to do a show in Ireland. I’m not doing that show, I’m not committing to it. I’m not following through with it.”
Larry Wheels is officially back in bodybuilding and there will be many eyeballs on the Musclecontest Ireland this weekend. Wheels will get one more chance to make an impact on the fitness world in a different way.
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