Dennis “The Menace” James: This is the Way I Do It!!

Full name: Dennis Tyron James; born Heidelberg Germany on 31st May 1969, nationality American; height 5’8″ or 173 cms; weight off-season about 295 pounds or 134 Kg; contest weight 258 pounds or 117 Kg.

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Dennis talks about his life in bodybuilding and how he got started. Then he takes you through his full hardcore workout in his gym in Thailand.

Shot in the Dorian Yates ‘Blood & Guts’ style – but in full colour. Dennis is a regular top competitor in the Mr Olympia each year.

Dennis James Complete Contest History:

1993:  Mr Universe – NABBA, Medium-Tall, 4th

1994:  Mr Universe – NABBA, Medium-Tall, 2nd

1995:  Mr Universe – NABBA, Medium-Tall, 1st

1996
Junior USA – NPC, Light-Heavyweight, 13th
Universe – Pro – NABBA, 2nd

1997
Junior Nationals – NPC, Light-Heavyweight, 6th
Nationals – NPC, Heavyweight, 4th

1998
USA Championships – NPC, Super-Heavyweight, 1st
USA Championships – NPC, Overall Winner

1999:  Night of Champions – IFBB, 15th

2000
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Hungary – IFBB, 3rd
Iron Man Pro Invitational – IFBB, 7th
Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 11th
World Pro Championships – IFBB, 4th

2001
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 3rd
Australian Grand Prix – IFBB, 2nd
English Grand Prix – IFBB, 3rd
Hungarian Grand Prix – IFBB, Winner
Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 7th

2002
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 7th
Grand Prix England – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Holland – IFBB, 4th
Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 10th
Show of Strength Pro Championship – IFBB, 5th

2003
Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 4th
Show of Strength Pro Championship – IFBB, 4th

2004:  Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 8th

2005
Charlotte Pro Championships – IFBB, 2nd
Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 6th

2006
Grand Prix Austria – IFBB, 4th
New York Pro Championships – IFBB, 3rd
Mr. Olympia – IFBB, 9th

2007
Colorado Pro Championships – IFBB, 8th
New York Pro Championships – IFBB, 2nd

2008
Europa Supershow – IFBB, Open, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 8th
Tampa Bay Pro – IFBB, Open, 2nd

2009
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 7th
Europa Supershow – IFBB, Open, 1st
New York Pro Championships – IFBB, Open, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 14th
Tampa Bay Pro – IFBB, Open, 1st

2010
European Pro – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, 11th (Where Dennis announced his retirement)