Powerlifter Larry Wheels has become a trailblazer in the bodybuilding industry. The multifaceted personality has two world records: lifting 2171 pounds in 2017 and 2275 pounds combined deadlift, back squat, and bench press in 2018. However, the young arm lifter had it tough in his childhood. As a lanky kid, Wheels took to bodybuilding to escape from the troubles of a challenging neighborhood milieu. What started as an escape from boredom turned into a success story for the weightlifter. 

However, in shocking news for his fans, the arm wrestler shared on social media that he is down with a serious medical condition. Let us dig deeper to see what happened to the bodybuilder!

Larry Wheels is suffering from Rhabdo, which can be life-threatening

Taking to Instagram, Wheels shared a heartbreaking photo of him under medical supervision. The athlete added, “I fk*d around and got Rhabdo. lightheaded af.” For the unversed, Rhabdo, short for Rhabdomyolysis, is a life-threatening medical condition. It causes muscle tissues to release into the bloodstream, which has the ability to damage the liver and kidneys.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rhabdo can cause “permanent disability” as well. It can happen due to exertion, trauma, or heat exposure. However, if one gets medical help, then the chances of fatality decrease. Symptoms include cramps, pain, and tiredness with any physically challenging task. That is probably why Wheels is facing lightheadedness.

The bodybuilder has often pushed his body to its limits to achieve greatness. In the world of powerlifters, it is not uncommon to see bloodshot eyes, whizzing noises, and extreme physical pressure when they perform heavy deadlifts. Recently, the 28-year-old achieved his personal best by lifting eight plates on both sides of a chest machine. While it is great to witness the athlete move mountains with his strength and rigor, it can also prove cataclysmic. The bodybuilder also recently revealed the extreme side effects of taking a common performance-enhancing drug, Tren.

Read More: Powerlifter-Turned-Elite Bodybuilder’s Critical Discussion With Down Syndrome Bodybuilder Evokes Fitness World’s Feels

Wheels talked about consuming performance-enhancing drugs to improve his efficiency

In an eye-opening confession, Wheels admitted that Tren had made the powerlifter struggle with acne, mood swings, irritability, and a host of other challenges. He added, “Nightmare every single night waking up in a f*cking in the middle of the night cause you just had a horrible nightmare.” Despite struggling with the side effects, the bodybuilder acknowledged that it feels good to hit record after record, which makes leaving the use of Tren difficult.

Wheels confessed in the interview, “Yeah, you look in the mirror, and you hit a PR and like aah. It’s kinda worth it though.” These events reveal the dark path to personal glory. A bodybuilder sometimes even has to sacrifice health to achieve impressive feats. However, in the long run, physical health may suffer. We pray for the quick recovery of this promising young star. We at EssentiallySports wish him a speedy recovery.

Watch This Story: “Most Ripped Off in History”: Underrated Bodybuilding Sensation’s Insanely Jacked Pictures Leaves Fitness World Fuming Over ‘Worst Judging Calls’