The bodybuilding sport requires strenuous efforts from the athletes. Bodybuilders put unconditional pressure on the body through a relentless diet and training regime. The sport history depicts athletes with various health struggles. Recently, Larry Wheels, the powerlifter, who is aiming for a bodybuilding career, was diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis. The sad news left his fans dismayed, as the disease can be life-threatening. 

Ever since his diagnosis is out, bodybuilding experts are sharing their thoughts on the same. Earlier, elite coach Greg Doucette had some advice for Wheels. Recently David Palumbo, the honored bodybuilding coach, also made a video adding insights into the Rhabdomyolysis condition. 

David Palumbo hints at the wrong diagnosis of Larry Wheels

Bodybuilders are in a constant hustle to build their musculature. Though Larry Wheels is a world-record-holding powerlifter, he is now focusing on his bodybuilding career, but as fate had it, he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis. Now, Dave Palumbo sheds light on the condition and calls Larry Wheels “one of the strongest men” in the latest video on his YouTube channel.

“I don’t know if he wasn’t feeling good because he had a tough workout or maybe he got sick, ” the 55-year-old said. Pointing at the heavyweights Wheels frequently does, “he’s breaking that huge amounts of skeletal muscle which is going to cause massive amounts of CPK enzyme in his bloodstream,” Palumbo stated.

The coach revealed that only a minute number of Rhabdomyolysis cases are real. Palumbo further clarified that symptoms like high CPK levels and muscle soreness that hint at rhabdomyolysis are common in bodybuilders. Earlier, an IFBB Pro coach, Greg Doucette, gave life-saving advice to Wheels. 

Greg Doucette well wishes for the ailing powerlifter

Wheels admitted to “fk*d around” while confirming his health crisis on his Instagram. Sending best wishes to the ace powerlifter, Doucette hoped for a speedy recovery. However, the elite coach didn’t underplay the seriousness of the condition. 

“If he’s suffering from some kidney damage, it would help immensely if he were to downsize all these extra muscles,” Doucette suggested. To the unversed, Rhabdomyolysis involves the release of muscle tissue into the bloodstream that causes fatal effects on vital organs like kidneys and liver. 

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Larry Wheels lived a hard childhood and found success as a powerlifter with his willpower and dedication. However, life has another obstacle for him to overcome. If David Palumbo’s thoughts turn true in the case of Wheels, his fans would rejoice in their icon’s healthy comeback. 

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