Tuffwraps Athlete: James Hollingshead

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Name: James Hollingshead

IG:@hollingshead89

Height: 5'11

Contest Weight: 253lbs

Off-Season Weight: 300lbs

Occupation: IFBB Professional 

Residence: Croyden, UK

Q&A with James Hollingshead

Where are you currently training?

London, England

How did your fitness journey start?

Spent my teen years both boxing and training with weights simultaneously. Eventually friends within the gym environment steered me towards the thoughts of competing. Initially I simply trained for strength to aid me in my boxing.

Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Mariusz Pudzianowski, as a kid I used to watch world strongest man. I was so impressed not only by his strength but his physical appearance too

What is your favorite food?

ANY 🍞 HAHA Especially with olive oil and some sunshine

What is your favorite Tuffwraps product and why?

The Dual ply elbow sleeves. In bodybuilding they are called upon very often. Shoulder workouts and chest workouts so therefore I would consider them a very important part of my arsenal.

What is an odd fact about you?

I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in 2015 shortly after winning the British bodybuilding championships as a super heavyweight.

What is your favorite quote?

Be strong enough to be gentle - Optimus prime

Competition History

2019 IFBB Toronto Pro Open Bodybuilding - 6th Place

2019 IFBB New York Pro Open Bodybuilding - 8th Place

2019 IFBB Bigman Weekend Open Bodybuilding - 3rd Place

2018 IFBB Prague Pro Open Bodybuilding - 6th Place

2017 UKBFF British Championships Men's Bodybuilding Over 100 kg - 1st Place PRO CARD OVERALL CHAMPION

2016 UKBFF British Championships Men's Bodybuilding Over 100 kg - 5th Place

2014 UKBFF British Championships Men's Bodybuilding Over 100 kg - 1st Place

2013 UKBFF British Championships Men's Bodybuilding Over 100 kg - 3rd Place

2012 UKBFF British Championships Junior Bodybuilding - 2nd Place

2009 UKBFF British Championships Junior Bodybuilding - 1st Place

2009 UKBFF Leamington Spa Junior Bodybuilding - 1st Place

 

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