“Still the Goat”: Despite Battling Horrifying Health Issues, Legend With an Amputated Leg Still Commands Same Respect From Bodybuilding Community

The fitness community adores the bodybuilders who give their lives to the sport. Despite not winning Mr. Olympia titles, Flex Wheeler is revered by elite bodybuilders and fans for his contribution to the sport. His story of ups and downs resonates with persistence, and his bodybuilding physique is known for its symmetry. The bodybuilder who lost his leg due to underlying health issues enjoys a massive following on Instagram.

The Sultan of Symmetry updated his fans by sharing the ways he takes care of himself. While bodybuilders generally post their physiques to impress fans with their aura, Wheeler presented a wholesome video reflecting the true essence of life.

Flex Wheeler’s latest update

Flex Wheeler worked his way up to the top of the bodybuilding sport with determination. Despite constant struggles, the 58-year-old never gave up. He lived his childhood in poverty, faced abuse, and struggled with learning disabilities. However, he chose sports for respite, which catapulted his life into riches and fame. Wheeler is an ardent martial arts fan but chose bodybuilding as his athletic career.

Soon, he made strides in the arena, winning his pro card and placing second in the prestigious Mr. Olympia 1993. The four-time Arnold Classic winner faced several roadblocks in his career path: a car accident in 1994, a 1997 carjacking incident, kidney issues, and depression. But he never stopped competing until 2003. He underwent a leg amputation in 2019 that made him wheelchair-bound, but the bodybuilder is an active coach.

In his latest post, Wheeler was seen massaging his amputated leg, while the video also reflects his prime days. He captioned the post, “Happy Thursday.” So, the icon ensured that it depicted the cycle of life by including both good and bad phases of life. Fans paid tribute to the legend by commenting on the post.

Fans shower Flex Wheeler with love

Despite the struggles, Wheeler’s brave face to overcome them resonates with his fans, who believe him to be a legend in the real sense. A proud fan exclaimed, “Living Legend Flex!!!!!!” witnessing the video. “You are motivation. It’s hard not to take a step down memory lane,” commented another fan who is inspired by Wheeler.

“Still the goat,” asserted a bodybuilding fanatic. “Legend for a reason,” reiterated another. “No regrets still M.O,” emphasized a fan who had accepted the greatest of Wheeler’s life. Despite retiring from the stage long ago and never winning a Mr. Olympia, the Sultan Symmetry demands respect among the bodybuilding community.

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The bodybuilding sport requires athletes to train rigorously to reach the top. Wheeler stretched his extremities to pursue the sport and engraved his flawless, symmetrical physique in the minds of his fans despite the hardships. He is truly a legend. What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below.

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