Larry Wheels has released a new video on YouTube announcing that he has decided to stop using steroids.The announcement comes after news of Wheels suffering a back injury.The American is known to many for being one of the strongest men in the world, with epic weightlifting videos that never fail to motivate and impress at the same time.He has also been very open about his past steroid use which is why he has decided to be transparent about his decision to discontinue use for good.Earlier this summer, Larry Wheels set a goal of being the lightest person ever to lift 1,000 pounds (453kg).In his training for that goal, he suffered a back injury recently and admits that this injury was due to rushing the training process towards his goal.The injury also led Wheels to withdraw from the 2022 Middle East Strongest Man competition. The injury was a serious warning to Wheels about his personal health.The aftermath of the injury and the road to recovery became the biggest factor in his decision to stop using steroids.You can watch Larry Wheels' video on his channel, where he makes the announcement below: I STOPPED STEROIDS!In the announcement video, Larry Wheels reflects on his use of steroids for over a decade and how his consistent use of PEDs has made it impossible for him to know what kind of lifting he is capable of doing totally “pure.”“JUST LIKE YOU DON'T KNOW, I DON'T KNOW WHAT I CAN DO WITHOUT CYCLING.NOW, TURNING OFF COMPLETELY IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ME.I CAN NO LONGER PRODUCE TESTOSTERONE NATURALLY.SO I'M GOING TO HAVE TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (TRT).I HAVE TRIED PULL CYCLE THERAPY SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECOVER.”LARRY WHEELS MENTIONS A BIG WARNING HERE.HE CAN'T COMPLETELY QUIT STEROID USE - BECAUSE HIS BODY IS NO LONGER CAPABLE OF PRODUCING TESTOSTERONE NATURALLY.THIS IS A WELL KNOWN SIDE EFFECT OF PROLONGED STEROID USE.SO WHEN LARRY WHEELS SAYS HE IS QUITTING STEROIDS – HE WILL STILL IMPLEMENT TESTOSTERONE INTO HIS SYSTEM VIA TRT.Larry Wheels mentions a big caveat here.He cannot completely abandon steroid use – because his body is no longer able to produce testosterone naturally.This is a well-known side effect of long-term steroid use.So when Larry Wheels says he's giving up steroids, he's still going to implement testosterone into his hormonal system via TRT.Testosterone Replacement Therapy is a very different “cycle” compared to traditional steroid use as we know it in bodybuilding.TRT is a medical approach to simply normalizing testosterone levels – as the body can no longer do it on its own.So as long as Larry Wheels is using testosterone drugs, it will only be to bring him to a “natural” state.Larry Wheels goes on to explain the process:“TRT FOR ME WOULD BE AS LOW AS 70MG OF TESTOSTERONE PER WEEK, AS HIGH AS 175MG… I THINK 175 IS A GOOD PLACE TO START.IF I TALK TO MY DOCTOR AND WE CHECK MY BLOOD RATE AND WE SEE THAT IT IS MORE THAN NECESSARY, I WILL DECREASE IT BUT SURELY NOT INCREASE IT”That last comment in the quote above is a key statement.Larry Wheels wants to keep testosterone injections to a minimum, keeping it at normal levels.He doesn't want to abuse TRT to raise his testosterone to more supra-physiological levels.After some initial blood tests, Larry Wheels will lower his test levels as much as he can while keeping himself healthy.Now that Larry Wheels has realigned how he wants to handle his health, will he still be aiming for a 1,000-pound deadlift?The short answer is yes, but not anytime soon.Wheels comments that record goals in the deadlift will always be a passion of his.But he also knows that there is no way to accomplish the feat without using steroids in his current transition.It appeared, in fact, that Larry Wheels doesn't plan on going steroid-free forever.He hints at the notion of returning to steroid use after you've stabilized your body, learned your off-cycle limits, and solidified your overall health.“I'M NOT SAYING I'M GOING TO STOP THE LAND SURVEYS, BUT I'M PUSHING THE BRAKE ON RECORDS AT THE MOMENT”Despite that tip, Larry Wheels appears to have no plans to return to steroid use any time in the near future.After running double for the past year and that has led to several injuries, Wheels is ready to take it easy.He wants to focus on off-cycle training, diet and recovery, learn his new limits and also where he can push himself the most.Larry also aims to improve his overall health before taking unnecessary risks.The Strength Wars star promises that his new regimen will also be the subject of new videos and social media updates.So your fans can get an insider's view of the transition from steroids to TRT.Wheels hopes to adopt new training regimens to better align with his new lifestyle.It will be interesting to follow along with him as he remains transparent with his life on and off steroids.Only time will tell if he maintains that long-term goal.But like many of his impressive lifts over the years, there's no challenge Larry Wheels gives up.This new challenge may be different from your previous endeavors, but it is sure to be interesting and motivating to see you tackle a new kind of challenge.Stay tuned to the Generation Iron Fitness Network for updates on this story and more news on all topics involving bodybuilding, fitness and strength sports.Follow us on Instagram, Youtube and Facebook.Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.Stay up to date with all the news, championships, exclusive offers and prizes.