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James Henderson Bodybuilder Then And Now

By Cornell Scott / March 12, 2024

James Henderson Then

James Henderson was born on June 5, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York. He began lifting weights at the age of 15 and quickly developed a passion for bodybuilding. Henderson won his first bodybuilding competition in 1983 and went on to win several more competitions throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Henderson’s most notable victories include the 1991 Mr. Olympia and the 1993 Arnold Classic. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.

Henderson is married and has two children. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

Competitive History

1983 NPC Junior Nationals – 1st place
1984 NPC USA Championships – 1st place
1985 NPC Nationals – 1st place
1986 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 5th place
1987 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 4th place
1988 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
1989 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
1990 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
1991 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 1st place
1992 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
1993 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
1994 IFBB Mr. Olympia – 4th place

James Henderson Now

Henderson retired from competitive bodybuilding in 1994. He has since worked as a personal trainer, nutritionist, and author. Henderson has also appeared in several movies and television shows.

Henderson is currently the owner of Henderson Fitness, a gym in Los Angeles. He continues to train and compete in bodybuilding competitions at a local level.