Terry Hollands

2011 Event Information:

A five-time finalist, Holland’s can boast an abundance of Strongman experience and has proven himself year on year in WSM. Hampered by an injury in WSM 2010, Terry comes into 2011 at full strength and will be dissatisfied with anything less than a podium spot.

 

Question & Answer session:

How many hours per day do you train?

3

How many days do you train per week?

6

What does your training involve?

Weights and event training

What does your diet normally consist of?

Breakfast: Porridge

Lunch: Chicken and rice

Dinner: Chicken and rice

What made you want to become a strongman?

Looked like fun

How old were you when you started training and competing in strongman?

24

What is your greatest strongman achievement?

Getting 3rd at WSM in 2007 and also winning BSM in 2007

What are your plans after your strongman career?

Loose weight and get a normal job

What has been your biggest dissapointment whilst training as a strongman?

Not winning BSM in 2008

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a strongman?

Dont overtrain and take your time

What is your favourite strongman event and why?

Truck pull because it looks cool

What is you least favourite strongman event and why?

Squat because it hurts

Which past strongman do you admire now & why?

Magnus ver Magnusson, because he could win any event

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?

Mariusz, because he is 5 times WSM

How do you prepare yourself for major events?

Train hard for 12 weeks leading up to it

What is your favourite other sporting event?

Anything to do with rugby

What do you do to relax? Do you have any hobbies?

Socialise and spend time with friends

What would be your favourite type of holiday and destination?

Seeing all the ruins in mexico

What is your favourite film?

Seven

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

3rd at WSM 2007

Who is your biggest threat for 2009 and why?

Mauriusz because he can win any event and he has no weakness

General stats:

• Leg press max weight: 800 kg
• Bench press max weight: 250 kg
• Squat max: 350 kg
• Dead lift max: 470 kg
• Website: www.terryhollands.com