Napsgear James Hollingshead is Ready to Shake Up the Arnold Classic Lineup

[Richard Brown]

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In this AMA, James Hollingshead is back at the Arnold Classic 2025, stepping on stage for his second appearance after a strong top-five finish last year. In this sit-down, James shares his mindset, preparation, and expectations heading into the big show. From working with his coach Stefan in person for the first time to refining his physique with a smarter, more balanced approach, James gives an inside look at his journey, adjustments, and confidence going into Columbus.

He also reflects on competing alongside three Mr. Olympias—Brandon Curry, Samson Dauda, and Derek Lunsford—as well as rising stars like Carlos Thomas Jr. With a fresh perspective and a renewed belief in himself, James is focused on bringing his best and proving that he belongs among the sport’s elite.

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[stevesmi]

Great to see his perspective awesome guy

 

[BodyMonster34]

bro James a good dude very good and honest

 

[Austin316]

you won't go wrong listening to James

 

[sambee38]

thanks for taking the time to give us some good tips and tricks

 

[BookerTNY]

it was truly a great Arnold Classic

 

[Arabian]

James is a good dude I'm glad he's doing these videos

 

[StevenDarwinMD]

APPROVED - NAPSGEAR AMA

 

[Zyglamail]

tremendous video and great information

 

[Shrine]

James is a good dude and has some great advice

 

[caligirl85]

I always watch the ones that James is in he is pretty honest

 

[zedhed]

thank you naps for this amazing content

 

[Mobster]

I always watch the ones that James is in he is pretty honest

I DO like his work

 

[Pigsy]

Anyone know why James, pull-out of the Gym he built? Spent all that time and money just to walk away

 

[stevesmi]

Anyone know why James, pull-out of the Gym he built? Spent all that time and money just to walk away

Gyms are slimy businesses. Just like clubs or restaurants. Athletes put up money upfront and pool it together then once it opens its chaos. Costs run more and the businessmen and lawyers get their cut and a lot of times screw the athletes. He might have gotten upset over money or control and wanted out. Or didn’t want to work with scumbag businessmen

 

[Pigsy]

Gyms are slimy businesses. Just like clubs or restaurants. Athletes put up money upfront and pool it together then once it opens its chaos. Costs run more and the businessmen and lawyers get their cut and a lot of times screw the athletes. He might have gotten upset over money or control and wanted out

I wouldn't start one, unless private studio

 

[stevesmi]

I wouldn't start one, unless private studio

I think most of our ilk want to do things our way. We don’t work well with others. That’s why we do this and not team sports lol

I trust myself. Not others especially with money

Everyone wants to open a gym but forget it’s a business not a hobby