"Uncrowned Mr. Olympia" Flex Wheeler at Santa Monica Beach in 1996
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Bodybuilding legend Kenneth "Flex" Wheeler (August 23, 1965; Fresno, CA), once described by Arnold Schwarzenegger as one of the greatest bodybuilders he had ever seen, taking a stroll at Santa Monica Beach with his beautiful wife Madeline back in 1996.
Poor Flex, it's so sad that he got his leg partially amputated, no more walks like this. He is a really nice human being and deserves the best
You have army vets that had both legs blown off and can still walk around because of modern technology. This is not the early 1900's
Actually, new prosthetics legs are so advanced that people can not just walk but run normally, and you can't even notice difference
@Joe M. Man that would suck.
Did he ever said the cause why his lower righ leg was cut off?.....
Wrongly worded , he'll be just fine......
how i feel in public with a slim fit t shirt
Hahahaha underrated comment
oof
Lol
I laughed so hard lol
So true
Just watching the sheer range of feelings and emotions people experience staring at this man is a spectacle. From shock, fear, awe, disbelief, lust, jealousy, envy, anger, sadness, confusion, eagerness. He’s clearly an entity to behold.
You're projecting. Most wondering why he's just shirtless
@@chauvintookaknee4blm268 people wouldn't stop and stare at a man just because he's shirtless in public. They'd give him a glance because he sticks out and move on. But Flex Wheeler was easily one of the most muscular men on the planet so of course people are gonna stare
@@blueicydasani4543 I said wondering dummy. Not one checked him out. They probably thought he was on juice or at least contemplating it.
They might've also been more aware of the super serums invented during WW2 and scared to think he might be on it. Also natty or not. They might've been shocked to see that physiques and not know of what else could've impacted him
@@chauvintookaknee4blm268 They checked him out. I don't know what to tell you, but maybe you didn't watch the full video *dummy* .
@@blueicydasani4543 nah you're emotional. Dummy like you is insecure that no one finds your hero attractive
Love watching the peoples reactions to how big he is
How perfect he is*
12 inches
@LionsAllday DETROIT thats a bit racist
@LionsAllday DETROIT that's how people look at bodybuilders, I am white bodybuilder, and black girls love me ,and I love them ❤
@LionsAllday DETROIT
considering you’re from Detroit I highly doubt that
The part with him holding up the kid was adorable.
Wait isn't that her GF?
Deep down he remembers he was once a kid, and that’s what he would have wanted. Great man!
This is definitely going to be on everyone’s recommended in like 5 years
😂😂😂
I believe UA-cam recommends old UA-cam videos because the channels are abandoned and won't collect their "revenue" money or whatever its called.
👍
Yep
This aged well
Weird seeing a crowd without smart phones out and recording!
How good
Zwena
Good ole day's.
They're actually taking in their surroundings and living in the moment , rather than staring at something on a screen that's not real and isn't there.
Love it!!
That trumpet player was jacked to look
First thing that came in my mind. He looked good.
Yea he has a good physique
i got to say you are right about that.
Black gene pool big facts 🙌🏾💡
Straight White Male go take some and let me know when your flex genes activate 😹
Flex truly had one of the most aesthetic physiques ever. This video is motivation for me every time I’m in the gym.
Don’t ruin your body with roids man
@@JimBob-vg2ogpor más que consumas esteroides ese físico es increíble
Shawn ray looked magnificent in person to when he was walking along Venice Beach
She's still with him after all he's been through. She's the real deal too
Damn really what's her name
@@ohmy9261 dont think she is still with him, i think they divorced
madeline is her name
I remember him saying in a vid after his car wreck only he had tons of friends but only like 3 or so people visited him
@@TheLusianPopa they're still married
@@dj_m19 i thought he divorced here...
Notice how healthy and slim everyone looked.. that was just 20 years ago
Go outside of america and they still do
@@sludge164 facts. Over 37% percent of Americans are fat or obese and it's getting worse. I live in Kentucky, and believe me I see mostly fat people outside. In fact, I can count the amount of skinny people I saw on my fingers. And it's not just Kentucky. Other states are even worse...
@@sludge164 true!
No GMOs yet
read this while vid on 4:05 🤣🤣
yea buddy quite a few fat ppl in this beach....and by ratios..accross world fat ppl tend to be smaller ratio at beach due to fatphobia
It seems like America was a more authentic peaceful place back then.
@Donald Trump soo damn true mate !
Nonsense. The KKK were more active the LA riots, black people getting murdered by police more. The thing is now you can see it whereas before you only saw it if it affected you.
Roy Benjamin it’s not Trump, it’s the morons on the left! People are to dump to see the truth and don’t think for themselves.
Before the left took over the media!
America in the 90s was the place to be. Then 9/11 happened and it feels like we have been on a slow decline since.
The Asians reaction was brilliant
On the way while I was reading your comment, the Asians arrived!
Asian da lnd loo
El chino dijo: no me pongo así no más porque no quiero.
00:50
The black man is seen as gods to some people.
His symmetry was sooo perfect. Everything matched in size and definition.
Funny how this actually considered a smaller but more aesthetic look these days.
@GZxNASTY yes he was small by today's standards. 5'11 competing at 220-225lbs, Flex Lewis is 5'4 and competing at the same weight
He was much bigger in 1999, the same as Ronnie
@@CarpeDiem23 In 99 he was pumped full of oil, ruined his lines imo.
Most of the bodybuilders were and still are usually under 5'10! Ronnie is 5'11. Flex still looked big to any normal person but the mass monsters now wld dwarf him
@GZxNASTY i said smaller, not small at all. Just smaller, stop playing with me bro
People's reactions to a bodybuilder is just such a beautiful thing to me.
Damn people’s reaction is crazy
Different times. 20 years ago not saturated like today
you don't see this amount of muscles on a human being everyday
Also back then people were more surprised because didn’t know much about steroids … today they would probably think “another juiced guy” and keep walking…
Nah if someone looked like Markus Ruhl they would stare the same way.
@popcornmovies7170deve dar orgulho apenas de como ele chegou e conseguiu construir
Damn, here is Flex in his prime, strutting about casually amongst the mere mortals! We need much more of these vids of Flex, if they exist, please deliver them to us Muscle Monarchs. Respect.
100% he looked amazing there and the tourists reaction or disbelief and amazement seeing a real life hulk in person , also sad to see how much of a s-hole Santa Monica beach is today
reactions changed a lot after the internet
yeah since youtube everyone thinks if you touch a weight and consume protein bars, you will look like a roided Mr. O. Doesn´t even make sense to lift anymore, lol.
True
@@Schaufelor :D
excellent point!!!
I totally agree i lived those times and bbers were like rock stars today is not a big deal anymore
How can everybody ignore the fact that the kid lifted 1000 lbs overhead with one hand.
?
Goku Jr 😂
L.O.L
Also how can everybody ignore the fact that flex lifted the 1000 lbs and the kid like it was nothing.
@@emireren1317 Edit : it's actually 10000 lbs
back then when bodybuilders were legends
delgends*
Still happens. Have you heard of Big Lenny?
The 80's had more legends.
@@clankoos6694 the middle east bodybuilders really are like superstars in their countries. They get alot more respect & admiration than western culture for some reason
@@pgbb3597 yup. Big Ramy's a national hero from what I've heard.
4:44 this guy in the background is so pissed off that he is no longer the buff guy on the pier.
I would be looking for a T-shirt, jumper and coat real quick
Flex is such a great dude
Imagine the level anxiety every men felt when walking with their girl
I wouldn't only because of one reason I know I would have a bigger blank blank blank.haaaa
@larry johnson back in the 90s in Los Angeles. Body builders were celebrities and that form of body type was considered Incredibly attractive.its a different time now but back then this was a chicks magnet.
@larry johnson that may not be the case now with more knowledge on the use of steroids but woman prefer guys with muscles in general . Not big like that but muscles indicate good health and protection in a woman's eye. It's their natural instinct to be more attracted to that rather than personality.
@@emanx2600 exactly! Just about any man with his shirt off could get this attention
Many women prefer a tone, fit, athletic body as compared to a overly- muscled one. People are staring because it looks freakish...
It sucks to see him so ill lately. Hope he gets better soon.
Sick?
Hahahaha😂😂😂@@KiNG-rn2cf
For a short time from 1982 to 1983, I experienced this kind of attention. I was an all state swimmer in high school and then I became a bodybuilder. The combination worked very well.
Congratulations
Good for you. I’d have used the attention to tap as many ladies as physically possible
Many athletes can have a certain amount of anonymity in public. People know you're a bodybuilder without having any idea who you are.
On the one hand it is cool that you carry your results with you 24/7 and don´t have to brag about how good you are. On the other hand you will always be perceived as the guy with muscles which can be annoying at times.
@@Schaufelor Yes, I believe it's mostly a negative, unless the bodybuilder is an extreme extrovert. At least actors are recognized for specifically who they are.
I said back in the 90s, bodybuilding is like a uniform you don't take off. People know what you do just by looking at you. That's what was cool about it back then, when only a few were doing it. While bodybuilding isn't really mainstream, it is out there alot more now with social media and there are way more people working out than ever before. For me, it was cooler when it was almost an underground culture.
@@Flexb123 yeah, i started 15 years ago. Just before the fitness hype. It sucks because people assume that i am just another guy who hopped on the fitness hype train. It is the same with many other things or clothes. The moment every other guy does it, it can´t be cool anymore. Also the gyms used to be so nice and empty with only a few guys who knew each other. Now it is like a fuckin supermarket.
Dings Bumsti tell me about it,,, at work they call me “Arnold” not my real name. Shit is annoying bro
My favorite 1990s bodybuilder. Beautiful physique, full proportioned muscles with small joints and tiny waist. Incredible poser also.
Rough times for Flex, and wish him the best.
His wife is absolutely beautiful.
@GZxNASTY Lol
@GZxNASTY what has calling a woman beautiful todo with being a simp lol
murozman he looks better than her and thats coming from a homophobe #nohomo
@@ABABABABABABABABABABBBBBB what heterosexual man would say a man looks better than a woman
Mad Lad it’s called admiring da gainz
He seems so at peace and relaxed...seems like a nice guy and should have been an Mr Olympia.
My boy was in los santos
@@justina9914 lmaoo
CJ maxed out at the gym😳
@@Luke.ChristWalker BUFFMEUP cheat
the people dont even realise what they are witnessing even the ones that dont appreciate this! you will never see this again. shame we have to age man
Met him at Fibo in Germany. He walked with Gunther schlierkamp and I can tell you, that crowd split when these 2 walked through. Unbelievable!
one of the best phisique in the planet, great brave man
Yes 100% agree. Met him in 1994 in LA. Absolutely stunning to see his body in person. Magnificent. Wasnt called the Sultan of Symmetry for nothing.
@@kazamk5367 for sure
@@kazamk5367 must've been amazing to grow up in that era
Everybody’s like: “dude, you’re blocking my sun!”
He's not that big to be honest. He was aesthetic. Just 1,75m tall and not a mass monster by any measure. I prefer the new Classic Physique class so I think he looks tremendous here, but he ain't blocking no sun.
@@taffelost6221 You´re crazy. The man is gigantic.
taffelost yeah you’re crazy man. He was literally huge 😕
@@taffelost6221 You have no idea of what you're saying.
This guy is fucking huge.
Hahaha the public reaction was priceless ! 😆 Damn he really was gold at his era .
One of the greatest physiques of all time!!! Should’ve had at least one Olympia!
No chance due to great Ronnie
Fitness Phenom21 So this is what Eric watches when he’s not smashing through calisthenics routines 💪🏽
@@sonfire1 the buble gut ronnie..
@@sonfire1 Ronnie's physique looked disgusting.
1997-1998 was flexys best chances to win it
One of the best bodybuilder to ever do it, such an underrated ambassador for the sport!
I wish there was one of these with Ronnie Coleman in his prime
He was too big to walk on the beach 😂
If I remember was a clip of ronnie foot racing a guy on the beach
Once upon a time when people used to see everything using their eyes ,now they use to see & capture everything via mobile cameras 👍.it's so pure natural reaction by humans back then without any device in their hands.purely they enjoying that present moment with full of surprise in their face.
People react to me like this all the time...in my dreams🤣
Wow! People's reactions lol
Nobody had cell phones back then. If that were today everyone would be recording or taking pictures
Not really, or at least not as much as you think. Most people today have already seen big dudes like Arnorld or Ronnie so they won't be as surprised to see it in person
@@ENZOxDV9 they would , trust me , when you see that kind of size irl , it s a huge difference , i met brandon , like 3 feet away from me ,and i am a bodybuilding huge fan , but i was shocked, for real
Facts!
@@Bobster01 you're definitely right! Its different seeing it on the internet compared to seeing it irl!
I don't think they would notice him as they would probably just looking at their phones
This dude had a insanely impressive physique.
You can tell that this was before the internet really took off. Nowadays most people won´t even look twice at a body like this.
Yeah but nowadays people won’t look twice at anything. The internet has desensitized the world.
The best thing here is no one takes pictures with him while he's walking it was good life without phones 😊
you didnt see the guy with the big ass camcorder recording lol or the creepy old dude on roller skates lol
Anyone who's body is on the EXTREME side of things, whether it's extremely muscular, extremely skinny, extremely fat, extremely tall, extremely short etc. is going to be stared at out in public. That's just how humanity operates.
Extremely beautiful
Extremely Ugly
YES! It's something the person on the extreme has to deal and adjust to.
So true! Annoyed with how many people these days do not realize judgement is human nature. It’s how we differentiate between good and bad or things we like and don’t like. This video is a perfect example of that.
@@RobsatvsandRec his girlfriend is cute!
They mirin
This guy had one of the best physiques of all time and bodybuilding underrated
Fantastic document. Thank you very much.
It's unbelievable how many people are turning in awe to check Flex out.
BBing was a different sport back then.
A BBer should have a beautiful, artistic physique that others admire.
Flex was such a natural. His out-of-competition condition was immense.
You both don't get it. This sport naturally came to him, it was easy, he was always in shape ect. He didn't meant on steroid use.
@@waynemanoffaith34 with the best peds and implants you still wouldn't look close to this
@@thegoat8447 these idiots mention peds to make themselves look better, genetics and crazy hardwork are the base not steroids. Most people on steroid look like poop.
I know he was on PEDs; you have to be to compete is BB. But he was an immense natural talent. His genes meant his morphology and response to PEDs was incredible, and he always stayed in shape out of comp easily because of his natural talent
@@dohalimilqarasdeldemenanci8483 yeah, his genes and work ethic was incredible - they were the main reasons for his success. Obviously they all take PEDs, but the PEDs are just the icing on the cake
"I have only let the water hit me once when I was 18, scared the crap out of me!!"
Flex is the best!!
Best physique in history right there.
C'mon man... You're delusional.
Nay Arnold was the best then Lee haney
michael flank Not even close
@@ladrondecorazones8432 Flex Wheeler in 93 is the greatest human phisique of all time.This is in 96,but still very aesthetic.Arnold and Haney are great and all but this is on a whole different level.
@@benedekistvan2655 And how many olympias did he win? I rest my case sir
Flex was a BEAST! I wish he could've won at LEAST one Olympia!
Flex sets such a positive example of being a kind,humble human being.
Flex still even at that day of age talks very calmly and professional and not some tuff guy that things theyvare huge and be afraid of me..he's very polite..its a shame that he ha s that kidney problem and he lostvhis leg..its devastating..I can relate because I used to love working out and my back is literally shot and I'm in pain every minute of day and that was takin from me..I'm not assure if he's in physical pain but mentally he Mayne but he still seems to keep a positive attitude even with disabilitie
Thank you so much for posting this.I thought this video was lost forever after Flex removed it from his channel several months ago.
Guy had perfect symetry. I bet all his measurements line up tight with the golden ratio. Didn't look bloated or freakish at all. Just the absolute peak size, shape, and form in terms of aesthetics.
What a humble guy. This was people’s reactions to me when I went to Jersey boardwalk. Not as exaggerated though but it definitely an ego trip. Flex’s muscle shape is exceptional.
Liar
These reactions are priceless.. especially that old guy on the roller skates ..which way is the beach 💪🏽💪🏽
Flex continues to be a huge inspiration!
Yes. He is huge
She should go shirtless too and then see who gets more looks
@shushishane Tiny ?? Boy??? WTF are you smoking
@shushishane they are small tho. Probably at best a size c or b. Differently not more than a D. But people like small titties nothing wrong with that.
@@egoproxy3273 they're about medium. Not big but i wouldn't call them small either.
Flex spoke about that as they were walking..
He would still get more looks, if you notice the men were staring more than the women.
Those were the good old days no mandatory mask,social distancing, no covid 😥😥😪😷
like how it was a few months ago :(
And no smartphones!
Mask aren't mandatory and covid has been around like every other disease
Never comply EVER
@@martinbrankov8504 okay, you are send this comment with a paper
In my opinion, Flex in his prime had a better physique than Phil Heath. It's terrible that he had his leg amputated and is now hospitalised again for health reasons. Can't wait for him get back up and stay strong as he always has been! He's a good guy
When all aspects come together: Flex.
The people were looking at him like he was an exhibit at the zoo. I’ve been following bodybuilding for years now but I’ve never seen this type of reaction. Kinda felt bad for him.
I think he loved it, or he would have not have gone shirtless. Amazing body, worth showing off.
Search for „markus rühl beim einkaufen“ he‘s a german body builder snd his video shopping food is legendary here Hahahahha
Same here
Well it's not just him but the camera guy as well. I'm sure if he wasn't being interviewed they wouldn't be gawking so much.
@@gullybop1695 they would.
4:44 The guy is like : ima head out
Yep his day at the beach is done 😁
🤣🤣🤣🤣 just caught that!... his day is shot!!!!
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
🤣
Can't blame him.
💪😎💪Flex undeniably and without question is a true superhero out there. People seemed confused when they see him and it's probably due to the how is he even real factor that has all the people completely perplexed. The man's physique speaks for itself and I'm very surprised this guy wasn't in movies with the physical gifts he has. If Arnold made a living on the Hollywood big screen then he could have too and that's an absolute fact!!!!!🙏
0:51 the best reaction
Best feeling ever
Best physique to ever grace a bodybuilding stage.
frank zane* if we talk about aesthetics
ｓｙｓｔｖｍ I think serge nubret was more aesthetic
@@schizodoctor8431bubble gut? Do u know what a bubble gut is?
Flex had one of the best physiques of all time considering his shape/proportion/symmetry. Seeing him walk around in his peak definitely would have been nuts.
Flex was the awesome. No doubt he was the best bodybuilder to not win an Olympia,.
100% agree
I like how the wife made it sure that the ladies knew he was taken😆kept touching Flex...
That kid doesn't know it but he was held by a delgend.
Edit: 3:20
Delgends are the best!
I wish i could meet a delgend like him!
Flex really is a delgend
What a delgend
That kid grew up to be Larry Wheels.
Perfect body! He didn’t even look that big because he was super aesthetic 🤩
He didn’t look that big?
People is like wtf is that ..
@@waynemanoffaith34 imagine caring what someone else does
@@waynemanoffaith34 lmao @ most dangerous sport in the world
@TRENZFORGAINZ I'm not lol?
Let people do whatever they want to themselves
Before instagram
It's as if Superman had just suddenly showed up at the beach... Lol
Who else is here after watching Derek’s video?😂
Flex is still one of my favorites. He’s also an inspiration.
He is so chill
How Yujiro Hanma sees himself walking in public
*probably the Best reaction video ever. now a days no one react like this to a body builder walking shirtless on the street*....
The Legend! Man, those were the days.
The good old days!
Legends live forever, he is the king of symmetry in all the time and all bodybuilding eras.
bro this gives me baki vibes. just walking with his girl, obviously trains like hell and just seems so nice
Good Dude!I always liked Flex.The 90s where a great time for bodybuilding!I hope you get better soon Flex .Your fans are pulling for you buddy!GOD Bless!
Legend and a great human being ❤️
Everyone he walks past instantly gets body dysmorphia
True
4:44 no slouch in the gym also even though he got dwarfed by Flex
Good eye!
Haha Good spot
Good for him that's great posture, I hate seeing dude took so much to build a great physique then waste it just by slouching.
Flex working on his tan.
Hahahaha
Arguably the greatest physique of all time!
mis respetos para ti Flex Wheeler eres uno de los mejores fisicoculturistas del mundo estas muy bien tienes todo volumen masa y definision sigue adelante no le agas caso a los comentarios negativos que son de gente mala envidiosos que aunque entrenen mil años nunca tendran tus musculos soy tico de costa rica tengo 43 años vivo en un pueblo llamado ESPARZA
Do bodybuilders get this kind of reaction today? It’s like everyone’s center of attention was on him. Him picking up the kid was wholesome as well
Flex was on top of the world in this video, probably imagining he was always going to look like this. Then he lost his leg and as a result he also his life as he knew it. Nothing is permanent in your life, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING...so enjoy what you have now as it for damn sure isn't always going to be there.
FLEX in my eyes meeting him congratulating me after my San Diego Teen win back then, he had jus won the Cal was THE BEST BAR NONE..Great person, very respectful on top. His physique says it ALL.
Quick recovery Flex wheeler also that boy 3.10 now is an adult golden memories indeed
I live right by the Santa Monica pier and my jaw is dropped that the crowd there used to be this small at any point in history.
People's reactions!
Damas y Caballeros ...con UDS..... LA MEJOR GENETICA de la HISTORIA Dios le Bendiga Camarada!¡
People in this time where more Direct if they want to see and juge him they will do It no problem! 🤔😮
Maybe because they aren’t expecting their reactions to be recorded, lol. Nowadays every little thing gets uploaded to the internet.
@@heatalldayy yes! its still cool to see how people in the 80s where!
Nah it's that people are just losers now.
@@heatalldayy yes you are right, in a sense we all are like a walking cctv camera. Everything uploaded can be accessed by some shady 3rd party entity. Think about it all the talk about privacy and freedom appears to be all in our collective minds, but in reality everything we do or say can be recorded and put under scrutiny if needs be.
@@StevenCR-ew1lm this is the 90s bud
Flex was a beautiful human being inside and outside.
Luckily he is still with us.
I freakin love this video and it gibes me so much motivation, i cant...
No mobile phones in ‘96 - calmer times