Larry Wheels is a name that is synonymous to power and resilience in the world of powerlifting and bodybuilding [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/bodybuilding/]. However, the roads has been a bit on the topsy turvy side these days for him. The record-holding powerlifter got diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis (which breaks down muscle tissue) causing him to go through hell. Having very little hopes of getting back to the gym or even completely recovering from it, he got back to his lifestyle of passion, but everything comes at a cost, and for Wheels it was difficulty to completely mobilize himself at the gym. There still has been significant amount of struggle for him to completely get back at it. LARRY WHEELS SHARES HIS STRUGGLE IN THE GYM The Bodybuilder and powerlifter recently took to his official Instagram account and shared a video of himself working out in the gym [https://www.instagram.com/stories/larrywheels/3171427026627801647/] a few hours ago on his story. He wrote, “Not being able to bring arms in makes it hard to get a good contraction.” [https://generationiron.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Larry-Wheels-Talks-About-Battling-His-Addiction-1024x543.jpg] In the video, Wheels was seen pulling out a 10-rep set on the shoulder press machine with heavy weights. However, the struggle was pretty much evident on his face. Although he managed to complete it, engaging his muscles entirely was a rather difficult job as he could not completely engage his arms in the workout after his recovery. Lbs- Here?s How [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-bodybuilding-phenom-larry-wheels-looks-unrecognizable-after-losing-15lbs-heres-how/] Larry Wheels had been loading up on PEDs until last year in order to hit his records. However, the cost he paid for it was quite evident and has come to realization now. If only, the powerlifter would have gotten to terms with it earlier. Even in one of his previous videos, he shared the plethora of side effects he suffered from a particular PED [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-nightmare-every-single-night-elite-powerlifter-turned-bodybuilder-confessed-suffering-horrific-side-effects-after-taking-a-popular-bodybuilding-steroid/]. THE BODYBUILDER ADMITTED TO USING TREN In one of his YouTube videos earlier, Larry Wheels confessed to taking Trenbolone acetate (Tren), which made him struggle with several problems like acne, mood swings, and irritability. The arm wrestler admitted to “waking up in a f**king in the middle of the night cause you just had a horrible nightmare.” However, the strength boost he got from using performance-enhancing drugs made it seem worth the suffering. He stated, “Yeah, you look in the mirror, and you hit a PR and like aah. It?s kinda worth it though.” However, the aspiring Classic Physique athlete has dialed down on the steroids and is focusing on longevity. While the Rhabdo diagnosis makes things difficult going forward, Wheels is not one to give up on a goal. Watch This Story: Days After Getting Back From His Rhabdo Recovery, Larry Wheels Powerlifts a Whopping “440 Lbs” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/bodybuilding-news-days-after-getting-back-from-his-rhabdo-recovery-larry-wheels-powerlifts-a-whopping-440-lbs/] 

Even a month after he completely recovered from the life-threatening illness, bodybuilder Larry Wheels still struggles in the gym.

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1081968 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lou-ferrigno-arnold-schwarzenegger.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger: </strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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<ul>
 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Bodybuilding

Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:  The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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