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Title: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Ex Coelis on January 20, 2008, 03:22:37 PM
past couple years Branch has enjoyed mixed success

with guys like Freeman, Heath, Wolf, and Silvio coming into their own, are Branch's best days behind him?
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Ex Coelis on January 20, 2008, 03:25:56 PM
as a quick aside, pictures like these are why MD is a great magazine
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Matt C on January 20, 2008, 03:27:08 PM
Branch is still a potential top 10 candidate at the Mr. O.

PS - I also like MD.  I have never really paid attention to the drama.  I don't like the CF.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Busted on January 20, 2008, 03:29:52 PM
Branch never had good days ahead of him...
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: SteelePegasus on January 20, 2008, 03:30:42 PM
who is this Branch guy that you speak of?

he is MIA
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Fulgorre on January 20, 2008, 03:36:53 PM
I'd take his physique anytime. 

All that size and a small waist with no roid gut.  He has flaws...but if each of you posted pics I doubt any of you would not have VERY visable "flaws". :)
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: m8 on January 20, 2008, 03:37:16 PM
He's finished.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Ex Coelis on January 20, 2008, 03:46:24 PM
I'd take his physique anytime. 

All that size and a small waist with no roid gut.  He has flaws...but if each of you posted pics I doubt any of you would not have VERY visable "flaws". :)

his waist may not have grown too much but his abs have lost detail (at least since this picture was taken)
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Stavios on January 20, 2008, 03:50:46 PM
he looked a lot better in 2004-2005
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: dov on January 20, 2008, 03:51:54 PM
who is this Branch guy that you speak of?

he is MIA
haha..he's a Ronnie wannabe 8)
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Blockhead on January 20, 2008, 03:58:40 PM

 I wouldn't say he is finished or his best days are behind him but I will say his best DEALER is finished so it's a little hard to achieve that conditioning/look when his #1 hook-up got pinched.

 It takes time and trust to find a new source. You know?
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: _bruce_ on January 20, 2008, 04:20:56 PM
The first 3 pics of Brach look unreal - he is an alien  :o
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Noel Fuller on January 20, 2008, 04:28:16 PM
Did you guys not notice his lat is detached? he's finished
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Busted on January 20, 2008, 05:32:19 PM
he is Purple
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: gymguy on January 20, 2008, 06:06:54 PM
Branch will continue to have success.  He won a show last year and will do the same this year.  and of course, qualify AGAIN for the Olympia.  not too many pros can say that now, can they?
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: AVBG on January 20, 2008, 06:13:32 PM
His best is definately behind him, he had some great results but to be in the $$$ he's got too many flaws.. He'll place well in the $10k shows.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: columbusdude82 on January 20, 2008, 06:50:05 PM
I wouldn't say he is finished or his best days are behind him but I will say his best DEALER is finished so it's a little hard to achieve that conditioning/look when his #1 hook-up got pinched.

 It takes time and trust to find a new source. You know?

Critical analysis from the Block, as always. We wouldn't expect any less :)

Not to go off topic, but would you expect the physiques in the amateurs and pros to start deteriorating and showing signs of lack of drugs, as the government tightens its stranglehold?
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Noel Fuller on January 20, 2008, 06:50:44 PM
He won a horrible show last year...unless he fixes that lat tear he is finished
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: kyomu on January 21, 2008, 03:37:54 AM
Never liked his physic except legs.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: TrueGrit on January 21, 2008, 05:27:11 AM
going by his face he must be about 45.

retire!
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Trev on January 21, 2008, 05:29:45 AM
Branch will remain a good top ten pro. His lat is not detached at all. He's got too big for my liking, but the judges will still place him high(ish)
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Armstrong on January 21, 2008, 07:12:19 AM
He's finished.

Didn't Branch win the NY Show just last year? 
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Ex Coelis on January 21, 2008, 09:01:30 AM
Didn't Branch win the NY Show just last year? 

in less than convincing form followed quickly by a 4th place finish at the Keystone and a dismall 7th at the Shawn Ray Classic

in 2005 and 2006, his conditioning was spot on at every contest. since then he has lost his consistency

(http://musclememory.com/magCovers/mmi/mmi299.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: TrueGrit on January 21, 2008, 09:03:45 AM
seriously, how old is this guy? he looks like he's nearly 50. Are we talking about masters events here?
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: gymguy on January 21, 2008, 09:09:02 AM
seriously, how old is this guy? he looks like he's nearly 50. Are we talking about masters events here?

Enough already. IS that all you can talk about.  He's not that old.  Stop trying to rip the guy down. Don't be such a hater.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: TrueGrit on January 21, 2008, 09:23:47 AM
Enough already. IS that all you can talk about.  He's not that old.  Stop trying to rip the guy down. Don't be such a hater.

I was just wondering his age. I am not real familiar with who he is.

Not hating.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: nycbull on January 21, 2008, 09:33:08 AM
amazing that a person can transform their body that much,(first few pics) to where few men have gone, and not get much recognition for it, i.e. money, fame, awards.  30 years ago he would have been considered a God.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Ex Coelis on January 21, 2008, 09:41:06 AM
amazing that a person can transform their body that much,(first few pics) to where few men have gone, and not get much recognition for it, i.e. money, fame, awards.  30 years ago he would have been considered a God.

pro bbers deserve at least some measure of positive mainstreem celebrity and esteem
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: BayGBM on January 21, 2008, 10:53:37 AM
past couple years Branch has enjoyed mixed success

with guys like Freeman, Heath, Wolf, and Silvio coming into their own, are Branch's best days behind him?


And every fair from fair sometime declines...
                          --Shakespeare
                           
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: joelocal on January 21, 2008, 10:56:12 AM
The effects of insulin are amazing.........in a bad way. Branch and Wolf look literally 10-15 years older than they really are :-\
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Ex Coelis on January 21, 2008, 11:12:24 AM
The effects of insulin are amazing.........in a bad way. Branch and Wolf look literally 10-15 years older than they really are :-\

consider their faces are gaunt and drawn in from having extremely low body fat

not everyone is as young and good looking as you, Coach

(http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/Picture%2020(7).png)
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: joelocal on January 21, 2008, 11:30:45 AM
consider their faces are gaunt and drawn in from having extremely low body fat

not everyone is as young and good looking as you, Coach



Just trying to point out that there is a direct correlation between insulin sensitivity and advanced aging.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: BayGBM on January 21, 2008, 11:33:51 AM
Just trying to point out that there is a direct correlation between insulin sensitivity and advanced aging.

I think that's a hasty conclusion.  When they are not dieting they look pretty normal/age appropriate.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: joelocal on January 21, 2008, 11:38:59 AM
I think that's a hasty conclusion.  When they are not dieting they look pretty normal/age appropriate.

Well, you can always compare those guys to the guys of the 80's that would roughly be about the same age.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: GigantorX on January 21, 2008, 11:42:10 AM
Branch Warren won't compete in the Arnold. He suffered life ending injuries in a car crash late last night.

Branch Warren.  RIP. :'(
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: cht868 on January 21, 2008, 12:04:03 PM
branch will be a middle of the pack kind of guy for the next few years, if he finishes top 5 at the ironman and arnold id be very surprised
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: gordiano on January 21, 2008, 12:13:26 PM
I wouldn't say he is finished or his best days are behind him but I will say his best DEALER is finished so it's a little hard to achieve that conditioning/look when his #1 hook-up got pinched.

 It takes time and trust to find a new source. You know?

DAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YUMMMMM! Block dropping the knowledge.....
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: GigantorX on January 21, 2008, 12:13:58 PM
branch will be a middle of the pack kind of guy for the next few years, if he finishes top 5 at the ironman and arnold id be very surprised

Did you not hear the news? Branch Warren is fucking dead, so there will be no "middle of the pack" for him to be mired in!

Branch Warren RIP
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Karl Kox on January 21, 2008, 01:35:23 PM
I saw him at metroflex around x mass and he was looking fucking huge
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Matt C on January 21, 2008, 02:03:49 PM
Enough already. IS that all you can talk about.  He's not that old.  Stop trying to rip the guy down. Don't be such a hater.

Hi Branch.
Title: Re: 2008 ASC - Branch Warren ?????????
Post by: Noel Fuller on January 21, 2008, 05:49:42 PM
Branch will remain a good top ten pro. His lat is not detached at all. He's got too big for my liking, but the judges will still place him high(ish)
  are you frigging blind???????   go look at any of his front double bi poses from last year...that lat is obliterated.