I saw James years ago. Around 1990 I was young, around 24 I think. It was at one of the old ADFPA power meets in Lakeland ,Fl. No AC in the gym. Sweating like a Hooker on a Pirate Ship. James has to be seen to be believed. Around 6'5" and 400+. You just know he's strong. Grizzly strong. He was chowing on a 16 piece bucket and watching the meet. He stressed Heavy Hammer Curls as an asistance exercise. I feel he is the strongest drug-free bencher that has ever lived.
He insides and organs are now serving their time. I hope all works out well as his health will go down and down as he get older carrying that weight and any "supplements" he is using. The longer the use the bigger the problem.
@RudeBoyNallin He did time a long time ago but it wasn't for *abusing drugs. He got out and is now doing something good for himself, his community, and whoever listens to his motivational speeches. It'd be shocking to hear that he's in prison for doing drugs, but since you brought it up, where's the proof?
@d5ive internet lol ive got mad respect for the guy because hes crazy strong and has a great attitude but its impossible to be in those numbers without the use of steroids
@RudeBoyNallin Well, since you didn't supply any proof about him currently being in prison for doing drugs and you topped that by speculating about steroid use (even though the events he won tested for doping), I'll just take your post for what it is.
@RudeBoyNallin thats just stupid to say you need steroids to be that strong anyone can get to that strength level with incredible dedication though if they start thinking like you theyll be weak like you
@RudeBoyNallin thats pretty damn ignorant, if you've ever worked out (I mean n actual workout not ones where you just stand there or run on the treadmill) you'd know that size and strength is possible without steroids. ronnie coleman was proven not to have taken steroids.
@JimmaayN lmao, nope, ronnies juicing pretty hard. i mean dont get me wrong, i give those guys a little respect for getting that strong because a shitload of guys in the world are juicing and their not nearly that big so obviously hes gotta get some respect because i know its hard dealing with a ton of injuries, but its just not nearly possible without steroids. sorry bud
@JimmaayN LOL you are funny. So your saying Coleman is natural?
There is noway on earth he is natural. Bodybuilding is an untested sport (providing you go in a specified natural comp). All these guys are putting enough grams of gear into them.
How ignorant are you? Do you not understand this world....
@JimmaayN Pessimistic? How is it pessimistic? Im jus being real. nothing wrong with AAS, i use them myself. I literally cannot believe you would consider to think top bodybuilders like Ronnie are natural. It tells me you no nothing, literally nothing.
How can i prove it? By drug testing Coleman myself? IDIOT.
@BigHugeIdiot Go ahead find proof of him failing a relevant drug test..how can I be the idiot when 1. you have no fucking proof and 2. your name is big huge fucking idiot.
@JimmaayN LOL getting angry are we? I admitt im an idiot though so thats different. Your just a plain idiot. They dont drug test athletes in most bodybuilding, strongman, and powerlifting leagues. This is why these people are all juiced up.
Why don't you simply type in google 'ronnie coleman on steroids?' or something. That should be enough in itself to tell your uneducated brain :-)
@BigHugeIdiot I'm getting tired of this. Go ahead search 'ronnie coleman on steroids' and you'll find the same thing NO PROOF. Is there a chance that he's taking steroids? Fuck yeah a big one. But until there is proof you can't say he's taking steroids just because other professional body builders take it or because he's huge as hell. You're feeding the stereotype of body builders, yes there's lots of body builders that take steroids but there's also a SHITLOAD that don't.
@JimmaayN ya dumb fuck they are called 'natural' bodybuilders. even considering that coleman, cutler, heath etc are not taking roids is straight up stupid as fuck
@Ludichris8531 It's cool man I know exploding is important that's why I use chains and bands I just wouldn't want to warm up like ryan kennelly does...hell I don't really warm up as much as some ppl do it's all what you prefer and what works for you..
@Ludichris8531 Lifting with lighter weights on with bands and chains is a good idea. Exploding with light weights with just the weights on especially for a warm up is dumb as shit....
@Ludichris8531 On another note Ive been to a lot of powerlifting meets and some strongman comps. I have never seen anyone ever warm up like ryan kennelly did. If Henderson pushed 225 like he is pushing 700lbs he would half to pull the bar back towards him while it is accelerating up to keep his elbows from locking hard. You want to prime your cns get your adrenaline going fight or flight you'll be primed guarenteed.
@Ludichris8531 Ive read studies where they have said that not stretching before you lift can help you lift more or that a certain amount of caffeine consumed before you lift can help you bench more.. You lift how you want but ryan kennelly is no raw world record holder so Im not going to take his advice..You lift however you want cause no two methods is universal for all.
@Ludichris8531 It is applicable it means start out slow with perfect form then as you go through the motions at a steady pace you gradually get faster and faster....In other words repetition brings reaction...Some of the best benchers in the world tell ppl to keep good form in there warm ups and it will transfer over to there working sets maybe that's why henderson is doing all the weights at the same pace...
@Ludichris8531 It's controlled speed he moves all the weights at the same speed....look at his 500lb pause press close grip it moves just as fast as what he started with which was 315...
james henderson to me seems like a sound person who is true to themself. even though he was sentenced to 50 years and only served three he obviously has found his stable state of mind. everyone has inner demons, whether or not you find a way to keep them at bay is the difference between good people and bad. the way i see it he has found it through testing his body and being happy with what he has accomplished.
what? he is SUPPOSED TO OUTLIFT a bodybuilder, thats a given, hes a POWERLIFTER. He trains and competes for maximum strength. your comment made no sense. Thats like seeing a video of Kobe Bryant and saying, "wow, he shoots free throws better than a hockey player." (rolls eyes)
I played College football with him. He was a state champ at 17 in Florida with a 455 bench. He is raw and natural bet on it. He has a message and it is real . I get him to speak to my player every chanceI get.Go Rams
he came to my school and told us some stuff about how not to do drugs and make good choices and everything but he never told us he did drugs or even got put in jail. He was pretty funny though he ripped a phone book and broke a bat. everyone was laughing the whole time he was there. When i shook his hand his hand overlapped mine
he came to me school 2 days ago he told us about all bad choices he made but how he choose better ones to change his life, hes cool and funny dude had everyone in my 10th grade laughin like hell.
welll the guy is lucky in one way he has beast genetics 99.9999% dont have.... not sayin he roided but genetics are about 2/3 of workin out i respect him tho i would not want him in my cell even if im 6"7 guy is a monster nuf sed
yes he is right florida probably has the greatest powerlifters of all time....brian carroll, joe norman, lester estevez, sly crumbley, clint smith, brian scwab, charles bailey, scot weech, james henderson, tony irby..... look any of those guys up and u will be impressed.
This was a bit disturbing.... "In 1989 Henderson was convicted of drug trafficking and obstruction of justice, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. He served 3 years at Rivers State Prison before being paroled and later pardoned in 1992." This was from Wikipedia. He's a Legend though, so all's well that ends well.
Why bring up his past (undocumented, from wikipedia no less)? I think every guy does stupid things when he's young - if I had been caught/arrested for some of the things I did when I was young, I'd still be in the joint.
At present, James is forgiven, and he's served his time.
@ilovehell666 you little bitch, you know you could never come close to being as strong as this guy so try to rub his name in the dirt? your names "ilovehell666" and you found that disturbing, you fake ass faggot lil fuck
@ilovehell666 While at Rivers State he began reading the Bible and became a devoted born again Christian.[9] Now Henderson gives motivational speeches to groups such as students, business leaders, and prisoners. He currently tours the Georgia Prison System as a speaker for Heartbound Ministries. During his appearances he tells his story of how he became the bench press champion and performs feats of strength.
@revo1ver69 He was convicted of drug trafficking, it's super impressive to be this strong, but he benchpressed over 700lbs raw in competition, get a clue.
This guy is a powerhouse he benches and lifts crazy amounts of weight like it weighs nothing. i wonder how much he could lift he he went for 1 reps like the raw power lifters, would be interesting to see
High volume training refers to doing many, many sets of an exercise (or a number of exercises for a given body part), regardless of how many reps you are doing per set.
However, I do not know if that's what he's referring to here or not, but I hope that helps.
At last, a bencher who talks the way I think. Bring it down , rest hold it , One, Tow . Then POW!!! Like an explosion. Plus you can hear his passion for the sport as well. Good Post, even better narration from a good lifter!!!
holly shit!!!!!!! i wish i went to Florida, damn i wish NC had that shit he was talking about high school lifting, who knows how better my max would had been? im just now getting 300 as a senior i like this dude's work out, i do something similar, but he is way too huge though.
I live in tampa florida.. I think a lot of the best lifters come from florida because who the hell wants to lift in 20 and 30 degree weather? florida is almost always sunny and humid (except this year) we had one of our coldest winters on record this year
I'll be honest with you man, great lifters come from all over. Some of the strongest lifters I've ever met lift in an old barn in the freezing hell of a blizzard. I'm telling ya man, I've met people benching 300, 400, and a couple at even 500 from lifting in cinderblock and concrete houses down the road despite it being 15 degrees in there. So greatness can come from anywhere.
you guys all know that big james 'hollywood' henderson was the FIRST man in history to officially bench press 700lbs RAW, and that was around mid 90's...
Jesus, this guy is my RAW bench pressing hero. He is the onyl motivation I have right now to stay away from anabolic steroids and to get it done "the right way". I just wish that I could tell me spotters to get out of the way.
this guy is amazing love watching this! i wanna see him incline like he said at the end he was about to do.... who ever is putting these videos up... put more up plz!
absolutely incredible that's all i can say, James has to be the best bench presser of all time, these clips are from the old Powerlifter Video series that Chuck Lamantia put out in the 90's, they used to advertise in Powerlifting USA, this was probably around the time big James was openly challenging that late great Anthony Clark to a bench off.
I saw James years ago. Around 1990 I was young, around 24 I think. It was at one of the old ADFPA power meets in Lakeland ,Fl. No AC in the gym. Sweating like a Hooker on a Pirate Ship. James has to be seen to be believed. Around 6'5" and 400+. You just know he's strong. Grizzly strong. He was chowing on a 16 piece bucket and watching the meet. He stressed Heavy Hammer Curls as an asistance exercise. I feel he is the strongest drug-free bencher that has ever lived.
bgarst 5 days ago
@bgarst cool
kissmabass 1 day ago
@boovalagrish is there a difference in a benching machine and a benching bar with weights what do you find better
kissmabass 1 week ago
Pshh!!!
hobo1256 2 weeks ago
One of the best benchers in the world.
TheMightykaz 1 month ago 2
Very strong, very well mannered. Good man, keep on pushing
itzcuzimgreek32 1 month ago
"Easy as ice cream!" lol I'm gunna start using that
BrosephLax 1 month ago
we need linemen like him.....
TheBigshot789 1 month ago
lol, thought he fell asleep at 00:47
RudeBoyNallin 3 months ago
EASY AS ICE CREAM!!!!
Pharoe29 3 months ago
BENCH PRESS MONSTER!!!
BerlinBarbellClub 3 months ago
mane i love watching this guy!
ThaReal6ix9ine 4 months ago
"thanks very much..." Nice.
Meatpieandtatters 4 months ago
this man is a massive machine, these lifters defy was humans should do haha
jakegiles2 4 months ago 5
He insides and organs are now serving their time. I hope all works out well as his health will go down and down as he get older carrying that weight and any "supplements" he is using. The longer the use the bigger the problem.
Weh1921 5 months ago
@Weh1921 He's drug free. Stop being a hater because he's accomplished something you wish you could do.
d5ive 3 months ago
@d5ive im pretty sure hes in prison for drug abuse dude lol
RudeBoyNallin 3 months ago
@RudeBoyNallin He did time a long time ago but it wasn't for *abusing drugs. He got out and is now doing something good for himself, his community, and whoever listens to his motivational speeches. It'd be shocking to hear that he's in prison for doing drugs, but since you brought it up, where's the proof?
d5ive 3 months ago 6
@d5ive internet lol ive got mad respect for the guy because hes crazy strong and has a great attitude but its impossible to be in those numbers without the use of steroids
RudeBoyNallin 3 months ago
@RudeBoyNallin Well, since you didn't supply any proof about him currently being in prison for doing drugs and you topped that by speculating about steroid use (even though the events he won tested for doping), I'll just take your post for what it is.
d5ive 3 months ago
@d5ive lol wooow
RudeBoyNallin 3 months ago
@RudeBoyNallin thats just stupid to say you need steroids to be that strong anyone can get to that strength level with incredible dedication though if they start thinking like you theyll be weak like you
JimmaayN 2 months ago
@JimmaayN nah, you need steroids, dont give me any of that "dedication" mumbo jumbo
RudeBoyNallin 2 months ago 2
@RudeBoyNallin thats pretty damn ignorant, if you've ever worked out (I mean n actual workout not ones where you just stand there or run on the treadmill) you'd know that size and strength is possible without steroids. ronnie coleman was proven not to have taken steroids.
JimmaayN 2 months ago
@JimmaayN lmao, nope, ronnies juicing pretty hard. i mean dont get me wrong, i give those guys a little respect for getting that strong because a shitload of guys in the world are juicing and their not nearly that big so obviously hes gotta get some respect because i know its hard dealing with a ton of injuries, but its just not nearly possible without steroids. sorry bud
RudeBoyNallin 2 months ago
@JimmaayN That just shows you know NOTHING.
You need steroids to be as strong as this. Ronnie Coleman not on steroids? LOLLL funniest thing ive heard in years!
BigHugeIdiot 1 month ago
@BigHugeIdiot I left this since you guys are pretty stubborn when it comes to this shit. Anyway give me solid proof big huge idiot.
JimmaayN 1 month ago
@JimmaayN How could i prove it to you? By drug testing James Henderson LOL.
If your in the game, and have experience and knowledge....as i do. You know these things.
BigHugeIdiot 1 month ago
@BigHugeIdiot You were talking about ronnie coleman on steroids.. give me proof of that, if you have none then shut the fuck up and stop assuming
JimmaayN 1 month ago
@JimmaayN LOL you are funny. So your saying Coleman is natural?
There is noway on earth he is natural. Bodybuilding is an untested sport (providing you go in a specified natural comp). All these guys are putting enough grams of gear into them.
How ignorant are you? Do you not understand this world....
BigHugeIdiot 1 month ago
@BigHugeIdiot I told you show me proof, all you do is assume on pessimistic values..
JimmaayN 1 month ago
@JimmaayN Pessimistic? How is it pessimistic? Im jus being real. nothing wrong with AAS, i use them myself. I literally cannot believe you would consider to think top bodybuilders like Ronnie are natural. It tells me you no nothing, literally nothing.
How can i prove it? By drug testing Coleman myself? IDIOT.
BigHugeIdiot 1 month ago
@BigHugeIdiot Go ahead find proof of him failing a relevant drug test..how can I be the idiot when 1. you have no fucking proof and 2. your name is big huge fucking idiot.
JimmaayN 1 month ago
@JimmaayN LOL getting angry are we? I admitt im an idiot though so thats different. Your just a plain idiot. They dont drug test athletes in most bodybuilding, strongman, and powerlifting leagues. This is why these people are all juiced up.
Why don't you simply type in google 'ronnie coleman on steroids?' or something. That should be enough in itself to tell your uneducated brain :-)
BigHugeIdiot 1 month ago
@BigHugeIdiot I'm getting tired of this. Go ahead search 'ronnie coleman on steroids' and you'll find the same thing NO PROOF. Is there a chance that he's taking steroids? Fuck yeah a big one. But until there is proof you can't say he's taking steroids just because other professional body builders take it or because he's huge as hell. You're feeding the stereotype of body builders, yes there's lots of body builders that take steroids but there's also a SHITLOAD that don't.
JimmaayN 1 month ago
@JimmaayN Ok, well lets agreee to disagree. Its gone on long enough now.
BigHugeIdiot 1 month ago
@JimmaayN ya dumb fuck they are called 'natural' bodybuilders. even considering that coleman, cutler, heath etc are not taking roids is straight up stupid as fuck
TapoutTanK52 3 weeks ago
@TapoutTanK52 You make no fucking sense..don't call me a dumb fuck when you can't even put together a sentence.
JimmaayN 3 weeks ago
@Ludichris8531 It's cool man I know exploding is important that's why I use chains and bands I just wouldn't want to warm up like ryan kennelly does...hell I don't really warm up as much as some ppl do it's all what you prefer and what works for you..
cuweights 5 months ago
@Ludichris8531 Think what you want henderson doesn't do it and that's the second biggest bench in the world..enough said...
cuweights 5 months ago
@Ludichris8531 Lifting with lighter weights on with bands and chains is a good idea. Exploding with light weights with just the weights on especially for a warm up is dumb as shit....
cuweights 5 months ago
@Ludichris8531 On another note Ive been to a lot of powerlifting meets and some strongman comps. I have never seen anyone ever warm up like ryan kennelly did. If Henderson pushed 225 like he is pushing 700lbs he would half to pull the bar back towards him while it is accelerating up to keep his elbows from locking hard. You want to prime your cns get your adrenaline going fight or flight you'll be primed guarenteed.
cuweights 5 months ago
@Ludichris8531 Ive read studies where they have said that not stretching before you lift can help you lift more or that a certain amount of caffeine consumed before you lift can help you bench more.. You lift how you want but ryan kennelly is no raw world record holder so Im not going to take his advice..You lift however you want cause no two methods is universal for all.
cuweights 5 months ago
@Ludichris8531 It is applicable it means start out slow with perfect form then as you go through the motions at a steady pace you gradually get faster and faster....In other words repetition brings reaction...Some of the best benchers in the world tell ppl to keep good form in there warm ups and it will transfer over to there working sets maybe that's why henderson is doing all the weights at the same pace...
cuweights 5 months ago
@Ludichris8531 I'll tell you like they tell ppl in the military slow is smooth, smooth is fast.....
cuweights 6 months ago
@Ludichris8531 It's controlled speed he moves all the weights at the same speed....look at his 500lb pause press close grip it moves just as fast as what he started with which was 315...
cuweights 6 months ago
inspirational...
MrStidezz 6 months ago
james henderson to me seems like a sound person who is true to themself. even though he was sentenced to 50 years and only served three he obviously has found his stable state of mind. everyone has inner demons, whether or not you find a way to keep them at bay is the difference between good people and bad. the way i see it he has found it through testing his body and being happy with what he has accomplished.
tylerzapskim 6 months ago 2
Is he making gun shot noises as he is repping out those reps?? lol
Forsestis 6 months ago
this dude is out lifting bodybuilders
dm6testa777 6 months ago
@dm6testa777
what? he is SUPPOSED TO OUTLIFT a bodybuilder, thats a given, hes a POWERLIFTER. He trains and competes for maximum strength. your comment made no sense. Thats like seeing a video of Kobe Bryant and saying, "wow, he shoots free throws better than a hockey player." (rolls eyes)
hybridman 5 months ago
@hybridman what u telling me i already know that coment came out as a thought just to let those who dont know know
dm6testa777 4 months ago
where at in central florida is he talking about?
glisinski 6 months ago
Yes sir Yes sir put 505 on there..... Expolossioonnn Old Spice Power Block hahaha
ishereal03 7 months ago
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he is a gentleman, very nice attitude....hope he stays out of trouble..
sibette221 7 months ago
2 people obviously sell wrist straps and suits.
Rhoryborealis 7 months ago
umm i was waiting for rep 2 rep 3 and rep 4 and 5 lol man this guy is amazing... he has 3 easy
ThelegendAtlas 8 months ago
guys awesome and legit. good words of advice.
145jorgie 8 months ago
hes like biggie smalls exept with a gym addiction rather than mary-j lol
6reevesy9 9 months ago
seems like a great guy to have served time...weird
gmanthebeast1 9 months ago
i love how he tells the spotter to "get outta the way." freakin beast!
MrUSMC4lif 10 months ago
@MrUSMC4lif he does that to get him self pumped up haha
startingover101 9 months ago
@startingover101 more like a safety advisory haha
MrUSMC4lif 9 months ago
This guy is unbelievable!
SR4LosersIsMYBITCH 10 months ago
very likeable person he is. also very strong dude
like your vids alot
arsenalmanic 11 months ago
I played College football with him. He was a state champ at 17 in Florida with a 455 bench. He is raw and natural bet on it. He has a message and it is real . I get him to speak to my player every chanceI get.Go Rams
hinesamania 1 year ago
"get out the way"
wickedpissa63 1 year ago
gotta luv his exhale.....PSH!
xph1l 1 year ago
I like this man, he's a real nice guy I'd love to train wit em.
ClickClack4life 1 year ago
@ilovehell666
he came to my school and told us some stuff about how not to do drugs and make good choices and everything but he never told us he did drugs or even got put in jail. He was pretty funny though he ripped a phone book and broke a bat. everyone was laughing the whole time he was there. When i shook his hand his hand overlapped mine
cameronwilliamss 1 year ago
he came to me school 2 days ago he told us about all bad choices he made but how he choose better ones to change his life, hes cool and funny dude had everyone in my 10th grade laughin like hell.
MrCycopath 1 year ago
welll the guy is lucky in one way he has beast genetics 99.9999% dont have.... not sayin he roided but genetics are about 2/3 of workin out i respect him tho i would not want him in my cell even if im 6"7 guy is a monster nuf sed
khav11 1 year ago
nigger beast
khav11 1 year ago
awesome. I wish he could be a personal trainer of mine.
33355311 1 year ago
I LOVE IT! NO ASSIST!!! NO SHIRT, NO WRIST WRAPS, NO BULLSHIT!!! DO NOT KNOW THE MAY BUT LOVE THE ATTITUDE!!!! NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"THIS IS WHAT MY BODY CRAVES TODAY" LOL!!!
ger1mon 1 year ago 2
any vids of the 700 bench btw ?
muzimuzi 1 year ago
Best bench presser ever!
MrTLT49 1 year ago 2
Much respect = RAW power!!!
jeasy02 1 year ago
I like this guys attitude
gwatson101 1 year ago
your a monsterrr
joshserrio 1 year ago
did he say easy like a ice cream ? at last ?
TheCooliQ 1 year ago
"Get outta my way!"
tempac91 1 year ago
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tempac91 1 year ago
yes he is right florida probably has the greatest powerlifters of all time....brian carroll, joe norman, lester estevez, sly crumbley, clint smith, brian scwab, charles bailey, scot weech, james henderson, tony irby..... look any of those guys up and u will be impressed.
glcb7 1 year ago
fucker doeesnt rest at all ...wat a beast ...
pumping18 1 year ago
"EASY AS ICE CREAM!!"
TauruVikingur 1 year ago
Hey does he squat or deadlift?
shortfatandcrass 1 year ago
@shortfatandcrass
He mentions what they did when he was younger at the 4:00 mark.
troyez 1 year ago
LOL... Big James is the shit...!
ocpowerlifters 1 year ago
James Bench pressed 710 in a drug tested meat, so yea, anybody with good genetics, can do A raw drug free 700 + LB bench press
Skyoneer2007 1 year ago
James Benched 710 in a Drug tested meat, So Yea, James benched 710 Naturley, no steroids, pretty hard to believe.
Skyoneer2007 1 year ago
his correct no fancy shirts here all raw power
ingeloi 1 year ago
this guy is the shit.
snapassss 1 year ago
"thank ya ver much" lol!
lowdagaramhai 1 year ago
"cause it was done the right way"...no drugs, no silly shirts, he's a real athlete
voce1489 1 year ago
well done spoken like a true champ
689321546 1 year ago
I don't do much benching, but I love watching this guy. Strict form all the way through.
jwp570 1 year ago
There is something about this man. It seems like I am really drawn to his every word. Just a great, great character. And his strength is legendary.
legendofjd3 2 years ago 22
one word summarizes what you like about him
charisma
and he has tons of it
PowerSprinter 2 years ago 2
U r a beast,man
pietrogiudice 2 years ago
Love how James talks and his view on things. He should be preacher or teacher.
LVSWTZ 2 years ago 8
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jonathangalinsky 2 years ago
LOLLLL! That would explain his personality, sense of humour, and heavenly glow thanks!
LVSWTZ 2 years ago 2
@LVSWTZ he is a preacher
NotoriousBMG 2 years ago 3
Very good video! Well spoken and interesting. Thanks for taking the time to record this.
Shoggoth09 2 years ago
beast
madmattdisease92 2 years ago
still cant get over how ridiculously easy he close gripped that 500, looks like he could have done a set of 8, absolutely amazing.
dve8692 2 years ago
Will Do!
boovalagrish 2 years ago
easy as ice cream lol
jamondo17 2 years ago
This was a bit disturbing.... "In 1989 Henderson was convicted of drug trafficking and obstruction of justice, and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. He served 3 years at Rivers State Prison before being paroled and later pardoned in 1992." This was from Wikipedia. He's a Legend though, so all's well that ends well.
ilovehell666 2 years ago
He Served His Time
boovalagrish 2 years ago 18
@ilovehell666 Take a look at his shirt. He paid for his sins. He's square with the house now.
BeantownDungplop 1 year ago 2
@ilovehell666
Why bring up his past (undocumented, from wikipedia no less)? I think every guy does stupid things when he's young - if I had been caught/arrested for some of the things I did when I was young, I'd still be in the joint.
At present, James is forgiven, and he's served his time.
troyez 1 year ago
@ilovehell666 was this vid from after he served his time in prison
rctriplefresh5 1 year ago
@ilovehell666 you little bitch, you know you could never come close to being as strong as this guy so try to rub his name in the dirt? your names "ilovehell666" and you found that disturbing, you fake ass faggot lil fuck
1munford 1 year ago
@ilovehell666 While at Rivers State he began reading the Bible and became a devoted born again Christian.[9] Now Henderson gives motivational speeches to groups such as students, business leaders, and prisoners. He currently tours the Georgia Prison System as a speaker for Heartbound Ministries. During his appearances he tells his story of how he became the bench press champion and performs feats of strength.
Think you left something out.
metallicafan53 1 year ago
@ilovehell666 You need to believe in forgiveness brother.
tastefulphrasing 1 year ago
@ilovehell666 Stop hating!!!
mrcaptaincrazy 9 months ago
@ilovehell666 50 years is kinda harsh isnt it? he did his time and im sure he learned from his mistakes.
LlLnig 7 months ago
Cool, Strong!!
runnerbaba 2 years ago 3
I really believe this guy just has raw power no bs steriods or nothing...very amazing lifting no matter his weight
revo1ver69 2 years ago 36
@revo1ver69 He was convicted of drug trafficking, it's super impressive to be this strong, but he benchpressed over 700lbs raw in competition, get a clue.
NWpowerhouse85 1 year ago
and how sibling! keep tellin it! fantastic work!
entwisenva 2 years ago
these guys are cool as fuck
ashleyroberte 2 years ago 6
this guy is cool
yasinpatel12345 2 years ago 7
Yea dude he's not an ass hole and he doesn't look, sound, or act like an idiot like a lot of big lifters do.
kj7687 2 years ago 7
sound effects...
VTSTG2NA 2 years ago 4
hahaha... :D
limanos91 2 years ago
This guy is a powerhouse he benches and lifts crazy amounts of weight like it weighs nothing. i wonder how much he could lift he he went for 1 reps like the raw power lifters, would be interesting to see
WargeMaster1 2 years ago
He did 711 IPF standards (paused and drug tested).
PLUGINTHEASS 2 years ago
he did go for 1 rep maxes....he is a pro powerlifter
metallicafan53 2 years ago
High volume training refers to doing many, many sets of an exercise (or a number of exercises for a given body part), regardless of how many reps you are doing per set.
However, I do not know if that's what he's referring to here or not, but I hope that helps.
Nesedge1 2 years ago
Fucking love it, that dude, is truely a strong mofo!!! awesome!!
chickenhookswitch 2 years ago
At last, a bencher who talks the way I think. Bring it down , rest hold it , One, Tow . Then POW!!! Like an explosion. Plus you can hear his passion for the sport as well. Good Post, even better narration from a good lifter!!!
allroundpower 2 years ago
look like a cool guy
pumping18 2 years ago
Jeesus christ! i couldn't lift that much weight using a forklift to assist!
ilovehell666 2 years ago
please post the incline video, would love to see that, amazing lifter.
dve8692 2 years ago
Soon - Sooner then you think!
boovalagrish 2 years ago
haha, its hilarious that at 0:40 hes so strong that he has enough energy to say "thank you very much" to the spotter while holding 315lbs
PowerSprinter 2 years ago
when he benches 600 for 3 he says "thank you ver much get outta the way"
marshallbrooks1 2 years ago
holly shit!!!!!!! i wish i went to Florida, damn i wish NC had that shit he was talking about high school lifting, who knows how better my max would had been? im just now getting 300 as a senior i like this dude's work out, i do something similar, but he is way too huge though.
G3r4pro 2 years ago
oh get some common sens in ur fuckni heads please. he measn heavy weight lwo reps = sterngth. so shut the fuck up
raikkonen85 2 years ago
That dude has a thick chest and back
916SLUGGER 2 years ago
man i bet i cant even do that with roids hahahaha i love watching natural strong lifters.
LinebackerUSC 2 years ago
Strongest Drug Free bencher!!
larodrick1 2 years ago 2
YEAH GET OUT OF THE WAY!
passportmonster41 2 years ago
MY NEW HERO
carbiduis 2 years ago 2
LOLOL GET OUT OF THE WAY. and i love his sound effects every time he push's. its awesome
raikkonen85 2 years ago 2
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Ryan Kennelly's got him still.
Ryeboy923 2 years ago
I live in tampa florida.. I think a lot of the best lifters come from florida because who the hell wants to lift in 20 and 30 degree weather? florida is almost always sunny and humid (except this year) we had one of our coldest winters on record this year
RogerThat5891 3 years ago
I'll be honest with you man, great lifters come from all over. Some of the strongest lifters I've ever met lift in an old barn in the freezing hell of a blizzard. I'm telling ya man, I've met people benching 300, 400, and a couple at even 500 from lifting in cinderblock and concrete houses down the road despite it being 15 degrees in there. So greatness can come from anywhere.
cyberkai99 3 years ago
you must have forgotten about russians.
zhangmaster12 3 years ago 2
What about the Russians?
cyberkai99 2 years ago
i meant rogerthat foregot about the russians, not you :)
zhangmaster12 2 years ago
nice to see him thanking his spotters. NOW GET OUT OF THE WAY! lolz seems like a real legend of a guy
sr19 3 years ago
you guys all know that big james 'hollywood' henderson was the FIRST man in history to officially bench press 700lbs RAW, and that was around mid 90's...
SoloCommando 3 years ago
"easy as ice cream!"
SoloCommando 3 years ago
Hell yea i'm a florida high school lifter!
DevonPalombo 3 years ago
What are your numbers? Bench? Squat? Deadlift? and Total?
cyberkai99 2 years ago
Jesus, this guy is my RAW bench pressing hero. He is the onyl motivation I have right now to stay away from anabolic steroids and to get it done "the right way". I just wish that I could tell me spotters to get out of the way.
cyberkai99 3 years ago
JH is da best hahahas.
rctriplefresh5 2 years ago 2
dude, this guy is awsome!!! what a freakin beast. 711lbs RAW!!! "done the right way"
squat625 3 years ago 5
awesome man
rehwwe 3 years ago
yeah, load up the next part please!
onepounch 3 years ago
this guy is amazing love watching this! i wanna see him incline like he said at the end he was about to do.... who ever is putting these videos up... put more up plz!
juniorpowerlifter77 3 years ago
LMAO at the PSSHH
ZyphonZest 3 years ago 3
New goal is to get strong enough to warrant telling my spotter to 'get outada way'. Awesome.
epicHR 3 years ago 9
all i have to say is watch 5:26
godzsun 3 years ago
absolutely incredible that's all i can say, James has to be the best bench presser of all time, these clips are from the old Powerlifter Video series that Chuck Lamantia put out in the 90's, they used to advertise in Powerlifting USA, this was probably around the time big James was openly challenging that late great Anthony Clark to a bench off.
dve8692 3 years ago
EASY AS ICE CREAMS!
BigMbot 3 years ago 3
Awesome power James!
I have people ask me all the time what kind of tricep accessory work i do.
I always tell them that I do flat benches and close grips. You dont need anything else. People try to get fancy from what they read in magazines.
You are proving what I always have said.
High volume low reps.
I totally agree with your comments and training James.
whfd322 3 years ago
what do you mean high volume low reps? isnt that a complete contradiction?
sr19 2 years ago