Branch Warren believes that James Hollingshead can make some noise this weekend.

James Hollingshead has been open about his prep for the 2024 Arnold Classic. Recently, he has been turning heads and this includes Branch Warren. He recently led Hollingshead through a workout and spoke on his potential in Columbus this weekend.

Hollingshead has remained confident heading into the Arnold, claiming that he can defeat Samson Dauda. He has become known for his impressive size and conditioning and is waiting to take the next step in Men’s Open. Now, he will take the stage at the Arnold Classic with a lot of money on the line, which he believes makes the risk of PEDs worth it. Hollingshead has been open about his use of PEDs and has built an impressive physique paired with hard work.

Warren spoke on Hollingshead’s physique on his Instagram story recently.

“JUST TRAINED WITH JAMES, MAN. HE’S FIVE DAYS OUT FROM THE ARNOLD. MAN, I’M MOST IMPRESSED WITH HOW HE’S MAINTAINED HIS SIZE THIS OFFSEASON. I SAW HIM GUEST POSE LAST YEAR IN SWEDEN AND OVER 300 POUNDS AND HE’S MAINTAINED ALL THAT SIZE AND JUST GOT LEAN AND GOT IN SHAPE.”

Warren continued to go into detail, including on if he believes Hollingshead has a chance to win the show.

Branch Warren knows a thing or two about success on the Arnold Classic stage. He is a two-time Arnold champion and believes James Hollingshead can contend for his first this weekend.

Warren spoke on the overall look of Hollingshead’s physique and what needs to be done to improve.

“STRUCTURALLY WISE, HE’S GOT NARROW CLAVICLES BUT HE’S OVERCOME THAT BECAUSE HE’S PUT ON SO MUCH MUSCLE. HIS CHEST, ARMS, QUADS ARE INSANE AND HE’S GOT A GOOD WAIST. YOU KNOW, FOR BEING, I THINK HE’S 270 OR 275 POUNDS RIGHT NOW. SO FOR A BIG MAN, IT’S GOT A VERY GOOD WAIST TAPER. UPPER BACK LOOKS REALLY GOOD.HE JUST NEEDS TO DRY UP A LITTLE BUT AND I THINK HIS LOWER BACK, GLUTES, NEED TO DROP A LITTLE BIT. HE’S GOT FIVE DAYS TO DO THAT SO THAT’S PLENTY OF TIME AND HE’S GOI