"Uncrowned Mr. Olympia" Flex Wheeler at Santa Monica Beach 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

how i feel in public with a slim fit t shirt

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.

Weird seeing a crowd without smart phones out and recording!

The part with him holding up the kid was adorable.

This is definitely going to be on everyone’s recommended in like 5 years

Notice how healthy and slim everyone looked.. that was just 20 years ago

She's still with him after all he's been through. She's the real deal too

Love watching the peoples reactions to how big he is

It seems like America was a more authentic peaceful place back then.

Flex truly had one of the most aesthetic physiques ever. This video is motivation for me every time I’m in the gym.

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.

Funny how this actually considered a smaller but more aesthetic look these days.

His symmetry was sooo perfect. Everything matched in size and definition.

That trumpet player was jacked to look

People's reactions to a bodybuilder is just such a beautiful thing to me.

The Asians reaction was brilliant

4:44 this guy in the background is so pissed off that he is no longer the buff guy on the pier.

reactions changed a lot after the internet

Imagine the level anxiety every men felt when walking with their girl

Many athletes can have a certain amount of anonymity in public. People know you're a bodybuilder without having any idea who you are.

I wish there was one of these with Ronnie Coleman in his prime

It sucks to see him so ill lately. Hope he gets better soon.

How can everybody ignore the fact that the kid lifted 1000 lbs overhead with one hand.

His wife is absolutely beautiful.

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.

back then when bodybuilders were legends

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.

Wow! People's reactions lol Nobody had cell phones back then. If that were today everyone would be recording or taking pictures

The best thing here is no one takes pictures with him while he's walking it was good life without phones 😊

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!

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

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.

Flex is such a great dude

Hahaha the public reaction was priceless ! 😆 Damn he really was gold at his era .

Damn people’s reaction is crazy

She should go shirtless too and then see who gets more looks

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

One of the best bodybuilder to ever do it, such an underrated ambassador for the sport!

Everybody’s like: “dude, you’re blocking my sun!”

This dude had a insanely impressive physique.

Fantastic document. Thank you very much.

one of the best phisique in the planet, great brave man

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.

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.

One of the greatest physiques of all time!!! Should’ve had at least one Olympia!

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.

Thank you so much for posting this.I thought this video was lost forever after Flex removed it from his channel several months ago.

These reactions are priceless.. especially that old guy on the roller skates ..which way is the beach 💪🏽💪🏽

Flex was the awesome. No doubt he was the best bodybuilder to not win an Olympia,.

The days before the internet took off and most of these people had never seen a bodybuilder like this, let alone in person. Must have been awe inspiring.

Those were the good old days no mandatory mask,social distancing, no covid 😥😥😪😷

"I have only let the water hit me once when I was 18, scared the crap out of me!!" Flex is the best!!

People in this time where more Direct if they want to see and juge him they will do It no problem! 🤔😮

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

Flex was such a natural. His out-of-competition condition was immense.

Flex was a BEAST! I wish he could've won at LEAST one Olympia!

This guy had one of the best physiques of all time and bodybuilding underrated

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.

4:44 no slouch in the gym also even though he got dwarfed by Flex

Flex continues to be a huge inspiration!

When all aspects come together: Flex.

Muscle Monarchs, your videos are a motivation to me.

💪😎💪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!!!!!🙏

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

Best physique to ever grace a bodybuilding stage.

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!

So sad he's been through an amputation and everything :(

This is when people actually paid attention no head looking down into mobile phone's. Now so many are lost 😢

Best physique in history right there.

I like how the wife made it sure that the ladies knew he was taken😆kept touching Flex...

People is like wtf is that ..

I freakin love this video and it gibes me so much motivation, i cant...

That kid doesn't know it but he was held by a delgend. Edit: 3:20

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Lol all those non lifters reactions.

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.

bro this gives me baki vibes. just walking with his girl, obviously trains like hell and just seems so nice

Why is this video so chill lmao the sax playing in the back in the beginning is spot on

4:44 The guy is like : ima head out

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

Why does he seem like he’s either really sad of just fed up or content with life

Damas y Caballeros ...con UDS..... LA MEJOR GENETICA de la HISTORIA Dios le Bendiga Camarada!¡

Arguably the greatest physique of all time!

Legends live forever, he is the king of symmetry in all the time and all bodybuilding eras.

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.

*probably the Best reaction video ever. now a days no one react like this to a body builder walking shirtless on the street*....

Best wishes to you Flex. Hope you are doing well. Will continue to be a fan!

People's reactions!

Flex sets such a positive example of being a kind,humble human being.

Flex is still one of my favorites. He’s also an inspiration.

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.

Who else is here after watching Derek’s video?😂

No one had smartphones.. Good ol'dayz..

The Legend! Man, those were the days.

Perfect body! He didn’t even look that big because he was super aesthetic 🤩

That was unreal. I've seen videos of bodybuiders walking in public before,but never a video that was specifically focused on peoples reaction. It was like ppl were in awe of him,like he was a movie star. If this doesn't motivate you to get in the gym....

Legend and a great human being ❤️

Best feeling ever