Larry Wheels (born Larry Williams) is an American powerlifter, bodybuilder, strongman, arm wrestler, and fitness YouTuber whose record-breaking lifts and motivational content made him one of strength sports' biggest stars. Born December 3, 1994, he is 31 years old. He is married to Sheyla Williams (married February 20, 2024). His net worth is estimated at roughly $1.5 million to $3 million, depending on the outlet.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Larry "Wheels" Williams |
| Date of Birth | December 3, 1994 |
| Age | 31 |
| Birthplace | Bronx, New York City, USA |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Profession | Powerlifter, Bodybuilder, Strongman, Arm Wrestler, YouTuber |
| Known For | Record-breaking powerlifting, PR Lifestyle brand, fitness YouTube channel |
| Wife | Sheyla Williams (married February 2024) |
| Children | None confirmed publicly |
| Estimated Net Worth | $1.5M–$3M (estimates vary) |
Early Life
Larry Williams was born on December 3, 1994, in the Bronx, New York City. He grew up in poverty as an only child, and his early years were shaped by financial hardship. School did not come easy — reports say he dropped out as a teenager — and he also spent part of his youth on the Caribbean island of St. Martin with his mother before returning to New York.
With almost no resources, Larry built his first barbell out of a broomstick and cinder blocks. He began training seriously at age 14, driven partly by boredom and bullying. When he returned to the Bronx, he took a job at a restaurant to afford a gym membership and started training properly, discovering quickly that he possessed exceptional strength.
Fitness Career
Larry entered his first organized competition — an RPS powerlifting meet — at age 18, and his rise was rapid. His signature achievement came in November 2017, when he posted a raw combined world-record total of 2,275 pounds in the 242-pound weight class, cementing his reputation as one of the strongest lifters of his generation.
Alongside competition, he built a huge online audience. His YouTube channel, started around 2013, now has more than 3 million subscribers and features training footage, strength challenges, and collaborations with elite lifters. He also founded his own brand, PR Lifestyle, selling fitness apparel and merchandise.
Beyond the 2017 milestone, Williams has been credited with world-record totals in three different weight classes, and he has tested himself in strongman and arm wrestling at major professional and amateur events. His channel LarryWheels had passed 3.3 million subscribers and 1.1 billion total views by May 2025.
Bodybuilding Journey and the 2025 IFBB Pro Card
Wheels entered his first bodybuilding contest, the 2018 NPC Gold Coast Muscle Classic, and won it outright in the heavyweight division — though he placed only 11th at the NPC National Championships later that year. He returned to the stage in 2023, winning the Classic Physique overall title at the NPC Ultimate Warriors, then finishing second in his class at the NPC Amateur Olympia, just short of a pro card.
In 2024, Williams publicly announced he was stepping away from competitive bodybuilding, revealing that he had relapsed on anabolic steroids and citing concerns for his mental and physical health. But the itch remained. In 2025 he mounted a comeback, entering the 2025 Musclecontest Ireland in Dublin on just six weeks of preparation. On May 17, 2025, he won the Classic Physique amateur division and finally earned his IFBB pro card.
Hours later, he jumped straight into the professional portion of the same event, the IFBB Musclecontest Bullman Pro, finishing 10th of 12 competitors in his pro debut. Afterward he called out fellow fitness YouTuber and Classic Physique pro Sam Sulek on Instagram, hoping the two could share a stage one day.
Health and Transparency
Larry Wheels has been unusually candid about his relationship with performance-enhancing drugs, a subject he has discussed openly since early in his career. In 2022 he announced he was quitting anabolic steroids, acknowledging he had been using them since his teenage years. Two years later, he admitted to a relapse and said the toll on his health and mindset was behind his decision to step back from bodybuilding at that time. His honesty about addiction and mental-health struggles has drawn both respect and controversy, and it remains one of the defining threads of his public story.
Beyond the Platform: Slap Fights, Boxing and the 2026 Biceps Injury
Never content with one arena, Wheels has repeatedly tested himself in spectacle sports. He faced 420-pound Power Slap champion Koa Viernes in a much-discussed crossover, losing by knockout after conceding beforehand that the result was likely. He later moved into boxing, but his August 22, 2026 bout against Vitaly Zdorovetskiy at Brand Risk 15 in Miami ended abruptly when he suffered a serious tear to his right biceps, forcing a no-contest ruling.
Days after the injury, Wheels stated he had "no intention" of returning to competitive bodybuilding, closing a chapter he had already reopened once. His crossover into combat sports mirrors a broader trend of fitness and influencer athletes stepping into the ring — the sport's most famous heavyweight is profiled in the Mike Tyson biography.
Personal Life
Larry is married to Sheyla Williams (née Sejla Djakovac), a model and social media influencer. The couple began dating in early 2022, got engaged in October 2022 after just a few months together, and married on February 20, 2024, in an intimate outdoor ceremony that Larry announced on Instagram with the words "Just got married! Introducing Sheyla Williams."
Before Sheyla, he was in relationships with model and fitness trainer Nicole Drinkwater (from 2019) and, earlier, Chelsea King. No children have been publicly confirmed. Larry has spoken openly on livestreams about his personal struggles and has credited his wife with supporting him through them.
By early 2026, the marriage had become one of the most talked-about subjects in his content. Appearing on Clavicular's Kick livestream in February 2026, Larry discussed why he had not signed a prenup before the wedding, saying he trusted his wife completely and crediting Sheyla with standing by him through his struggles with addiction, describing the two as a team. Clips from his livestreams fueled heavy online speculation about a possible split, but as of the latest available reports the couple are still described as married, with no officially confirmed divorce.
Net Worth
Larry Wheels' net worth is estimated between $1.5 million and $3 million, according to outlets including TheCityCeleb. Net Worth Spot estimated his 2026 net worth at roughly $1.7 million, with some estimates reaching $2.3 million. His income comes from powerlifting and bodybuilding competitions, sponsorships, his PR Lifestyle brand, social media revenue, and merchandise sales. Info Top Bio estimated his 2025 net worth at around $3 million, while Net Worth Royal put the 2026 figure at $2 million — both comfortably inside the widely cited $1.5 million to $3 million range. All figures are estimates — no audited financials are public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Larry Wheels' wife? Larry Wheels is married to Sheyla Williams (née Sejla Djakovac). They married on February 20, 2024, in an intimate outdoor ceremony.
How old is Larry Wheels? Larry Wheels was born December 3, 1994, making him 31 years old.
What is Larry Wheels' net worth? Estimates put his net worth between $1.5 million and $3 million, mainly from powerlifting, his PR Lifestyle brand, sponsorships, and social media.
What is Larry Wheels' real name? His real name is Larry Williams; "Wheels" is his nickname and stage name.
What is Larry Wheels' world record? In November 2017, he set a raw combined world record of 2,275 pounds in the 242-pound weight class.