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Title: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Stavios on April 04, 2008, 08:54:43 AM
he won the light-heavies last year at the junior nationals, this year he will compete at the USA in the heavies. He is being trained by Don Long.

Crazy physique, it's between him and Brandon Curry !

 :o

Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: The Squadfather on April 04, 2008, 08:58:26 AM
tremendous physique, a little more legs and he could win.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: A2daMIR on April 04, 2008, 09:00:37 AM
he won the light-heavies last year at the junior nationals, this year he will compete at the USA in the heavies. He is being trained by Don Long.

Crazy physique, it's between him and Brandon Curry !

 :o



small waist and all, but top heavy...
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: 240 is Back on April 04, 2008, 09:04:00 AM
what's he weigh?  i thought he was bigger.  i guess cuts give the illusion of more size.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: knny187 on April 04, 2008, 09:04:32 AM
looks like he has calves
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Stark on April 04, 2008, 09:04:45 AM
jesus that waist is small as fuck
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Special Ed on April 04, 2008, 09:12:27 AM
Brandon looks great. Good proportions but needs a bit more size to take Pro Card.
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/leech2004/l_0d9bb1c330f4e0b34da355b5069e5ab8.jpg)(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/leech2004/l_9d7c2538e4b5e4613a9bb5f3da61bc68.jpg)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Stavios on April 04, 2008, 09:14:36 AM
small waist and all, but top heavy...

his legs could use more size but he ain't what I would call "top heavy"

ED: HOLLY SHIT ! Crazy picture
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: 240 is Back on April 04, 2008, 09:15:26 AM
he looks like a strong dude.  what kinda numbers does he claim?
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: knny187 on April 04, 2008, 09:21:30 AM
he looks like a strong dude.  what kinda numbers does he claim?

BNP 600 pounds
Bench 750 pounds
Squat 980 Pounds...


 ;D
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: The Squadfather on April 04, 2008, 09:22:50 AM
BNP 600 pounds
Bench 750 pounds
Squat 980 Pounds...


 ;D
hahahahhaa, yeah right, maybe on the moon or under water. ;D
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Colossus_1986 on April 04, 2008, 09:23:33 AM
his legs could use more size but he ain't what I would call "top heavy"

ED: HOLLY SHIT ! Crazy picture

guys like Branden...Curry.
and of course heath and Wolf in the pro-ranks, makes the future of bodybuilding look real promising.
back to some nice tapers, sick lines an conditioning, and no more shows dominated by "mass monsters"

all they have to do is give the Olympia to Dexter and it's clear that's where they're going the next few years!
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: knny187 on April 04, 2008, 09:35:06 AM
hahahahhaa, yeah right, maybe on the moon or under water. ;D


ya think?
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MikeThaMachine on April 04, 2008, 10:00:04 AM
small waist and all, but top heavy...


Not every BBer needs (or should have) legs like Tom PLatz or Branch Warren ::)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MikeThaMachine on April 04, 2008, 10:05:51 AM
he won the light-heavies last year at the junior nationals, this year he will compete at the USA in the heavies. He is being trained by Don Long.

Crazy physique, it's between him and Brandon Curry !

 :o




How tall is he. I hope he is atleast 5'9" because I am tired of seeing guys, thinking they look great and then finding out they are only 5'2". If he has some height I could see him having a great career as a pro in the future.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: CT_Muscle on April 04, 2008, 10:05:51 AM
guys like Branden...Curry.
and of course heath and Wolf in the pro-ranks, makes the future of bodybuilding look real promising.
back to some nice tapers, sick lines an conditioning, and no more shows dominated by "mass monsters"

all they have to do is give the Olympia to Dexter and it's clear that's where they're going the next few years!

Wolf is a mass monster
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Stavios on April 04, 2008, 10:08:35 AM

How tall is he. I hope he is atleast 5'9" because I am tired of seeing guys, thinking they look great and then finding out they are only 5'2". If he has some height I could see him having a great career as a pro in the future.

he looks about Dexter's height

about 5'6 or so ?
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MikeThaMachine on April 04, 2008, 10:16:11 AM
he looks about Dexter's height

about 5'6 or so ?


WTF he like Brandon Curry look fantastic but severly lack height, I mean seriously they will get dwarfed on a pro stage. Someone please invent a drug to increase height by 2-3inches ;D
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: columbusdude82 on April 04, 2008, 10:25:44 AM
He ain't no stavios that's for damn sure!
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Colossus_1986 on April 04, 2008, 10:32:28 AM
Wolf is a mass monster

RONNIE
JAY
MARKUS
ART ATWOOD
JP FUX
NASSER
TOM PRINCE
KOVACS  :-X

to you does he suit the category above?
or this one:

Gunther
Freeman
Quincy Taylor
Armin Scholz
Paul Dillet

***
i think he fits more into the "giant" class rather than the mass monsters.
why?
because he dwarfs other competitors ( a trait held by big guys )
but he doesnt come in sloppy, distended mid-section, and has a good taper, which would NOT be the trait of a "mass monster"

this is why i beg to differ!  :D ;)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Blockhead on April 04, 2008, 10:44:23 AM
 I predict when MD tries to sing him to a column after his win there will be a story about him penned by Ron Harris and his lifts will be exaggerated as followed...

 Regularily warms up with 315lb bench presses for 12-15 reps for work sets with 500 and 550lbs for 8-10.

 Incline dumbbell presses with 150lb dumbbells for 20.

 Squats 675 for 12 deep reps.

 Rack deadlifts 800 for 8 reps depending on how tired he is.

 Leg presses 2000lbs for 20 reps on a good day.

 Get ready, people!
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Stavios on April 04, 2008, 11:05:02 AM
I predict when MD tries to sing him to a column after his win there will be a story about him penned by Ron Harris and his lifts will be exaggerated as followed...

 Regularily warms up with 315lb bench presses for 12-15 reps for work sets with 500 and 550lbs for 8-10.

 Incline dumbbell presses with 150lb dumbbells for 20.

 Squats 675 for 12 deep reps.

 Rack deadlifts 800 for 8 reps depending on how tired he is.

 Leg presses 2000lbs for 20 reps on a good day.

 Get ready, people!

MD already signed him, he will have a column next month I believe :)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Epic_Monster on April 04, 2008, 11:07:37 AM
Curry's got it this year!!
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Pete Nice on April 04, 2008, 11:28:03 AM
Kid looks good, fantastic taper
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: sgt. d on April 04, 2008, 11:49:45 AM
Brandon looks great. Good proportions but needs a bit more size to take Pro Card.
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/leech2004/l_0d9bb1c330f4e0b34da355b5069e5ab8.jpg)(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/leech2004/l_9d7c2538e4b5e4613a9bb5f3da61bc68.jpg)

a bit more size? are you kidding me? lets see you strip down and show us what you got ::)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Stavios on April 04, 2008, 11:54:36 AM
agreed, he has plenty of size right now and will be a lot heavier than in the pics Special Ed posted
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MikeThaMachine on April 04, 2008, 12:01:06 PM
a bit more size? are you kidding me? lets see you strip down and show us what you got ::)


Fuck off dick, seriously what's with people calling out those who criticize or offer advice. If you have to be a top level BBer just to make a remark about a amateur BBer then why have most pro (or amateur for that matter) judges never stepped on a stage ::) Or perhaps could it be you have a grudge against Special "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" Ed, yeah I don't think he's funny either but I can't say I have called him out for saying a guy "needs a bit more size". Get a life you no good girl HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I bet you can't tell what word I used ;D
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Colossus_1986 on April 04, 2008, 12:06:30 PM

Fuck off dick, seriously what's with people calling out those who criticize or offer advice. If you have to be a top level BBer just to make a remark about a amateur BBer then why have most pro (or amateur for that matter) judges never stepped on a stage ::) Or perhaps could it be you have a grudge against Special "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" Ed, yeah I don't think he's funny either but I can't say I have called him out for saying a guy "needs a bit more size". Get a life you no good #### HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I bet you can't tell what word I used ;D

meltdown?  :-\
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MikeThaMachine on April 04, 2008, 12:13:37 PM
meltdown?  :-\


The word I used was C-U-N-T, not the other word you think I probably used ;D
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: sgt. d on April 04, 2008, 01:02:40 PM

Fuck off dick, seriously what's with people calling out those who criticize or offer advice. If you have to be a top level BBer just to make a remark about a amateur BBer then why have most pro (or amateur for that matter) judges never stepped on a stage ::) Or perhaps could it be you have a grudge against Special "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome" Ed, yeah I don't think he's funny either but I can't say I have called him out for saying a guy "needs a bit more size". Get a life you no good #### HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I bet you can't tell what word I used ;D

huge fucking meltdown

wow what a wipeout ;D

haha ok MiketheMachine. Let me guess I must have owned you badly on the steroid board. Anyways I like special ed but Branden looks ready to turn pro. When you have people like putnam turning pro then anybody have a chance. Only bitches use the word girl. Wash your pussy before you leave I smell something fishy
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MikeThaMachine on April 04, 2008, 01:08:28 PM
huge fucking meltdown

wow what a wipeout ;D

haha ok MiketheMachine. Let me guess I must have owned you badly on the steroid board. Anyways I like special ed but Branden looks ready to turn pro. When you have people like putnam turning pro then anybody have a chance. Only bitches use the word ####. Wash your pussy before you leave I smell something fishy


Nah I don't post on the steroid board. Peter hasn't turned pro yet (thank god) so I don't see why this guy couldn't do it before him.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: TooPowerful4u on April 04, 2008, 01:18:40 PM
He wont exaggerate his lifts.  Go to MD and ask him, he posts there.  Hes a straight up guy, works for like NBC or something, and is just a really nice guy.  If you talked to him, you wouldnt be able to say a bad word about him.  Not only that...hes actually a SMART bodybuilder.....
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: The Squadfather on April 04, 2008, 01:20:39 PM
He wont exaggerate his lifts.  Go to MD and ask him, he posts there.  Hes a straight up guy, works for like NBC or something, and is just a really nice guy.  If you talked to him, you wouldnt be able to say a bad word about him.  Not only that...hes actually a SMART bodybuilder.....
dude looks fantastic no doubt about it.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: candidizzle on April 04, 2008, 01:20:59 PM
tremendous physique, a little more legs and he could win.
i agree, thats the first thing i thought
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MikeThaMachine on April 04, 2008, 01:21:49 PM
He wont exaggerate his lifts.  Go to MD and ask him, he posts there.  Hes a straight up guy, works for like NBC or something, and is just a really nice guy.  If you talked to him, you wouldnt be able to say a bad word about him.  Not only that...hes actually a SMART bodybuilder.....


So he probably won't be around in the game for long.?.?.?.?
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: The Squadfather on April 04, 2008, 01:22:37 PM
i agree, thats the first thing i thought
reminds me of a guy who trains at my gym who i believe will be the next Jr. Nationals winner at light heavyweight only this guy is White.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: candidizzle on April 04, 2008, 01:24:54 PM
that picture of him from the side is sick...thick veins running along his chest..damn! thats crazy. you dont see that often (besides dillet...whos veins were FUGLY)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: TooPowerful4u on April 04, 2008, 01:32:10 PM

So he probably won't be around in the game for long.?.?.?.?

He bodybuilds for love of the sport.  He already has a well paying job.  While my job doesnt pay as well as his, its still pretty good and i have another lined up in a few months that pays almost 6 figures after a certain amount of time (not too long).   

We aint all dumb lol...some of us just do it cuz we love it.  Offseason i LOVE food, so i eat whatever the heck tastes good to me, so bodybuilding doesnt run my life, i enjoy all aspects. I enjoy food and occasional drinking so damnit im gonna do ti haha.  I come off cuz i wanna have kids some day and make sure my body is normal before i use again.  Too many poeple try to make a living out of it, and maybe 20-30 in the world will be able to do so.....not my kinda odds lol
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: njflex on April 04, 2008, 01:45:45 PM
DEX like shape..
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Special Ed on April 04, 2008, 02:04:39 PM
Again, Brandon looks 100x better than most of us ever will, but IMHO his arms and back need more mass to take the Pro Card.
(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/leech2004/l_b48d0c0e95cc921ebfa61285556d5f4b.jpg)(http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff274/leech2004/l_ab8789253b7b30d6c29fd8e6df1b123e.jpg)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Bix on April 04, 2008, 02:09:28 PM
Yes, he needs atleast 20 pounds more muscle!
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Stavios on April 04, 2008, 02:11:29 PM
very true from those pics Ed.

he has that flat over using of diuretics look in the front double biceps too, wich is understandable because he had to get down the the light-heavies when he in shape has a heavy


I predict he will look 10 times better this year  8)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Natural_O on April 04, 2008, 02:18:14 PM
His physique sort of reminds me of '80's pro Nimrod King. Has the same look to his pecs and delts. I saw Branden at the Jr. Nationals last year and he is pretty short so if he's going to be a heavyweight, he must have packed a lot of muscle on his frame.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Boost on April 04, 2008, 03:04:00 PM
Incredible physique! Almost suprising to see some calves! (Melvin,Dexter,Alves take note!)
Shame he is short. If only a 6ft guy had his shape
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MattT on April 04, 2008, 04:25:15 PM
Branden has an awesome physique, and will turn pro eventually.  Id be interested to hear what gh15 thinks of his physique?

Yes he needs more lat width from the front, and bi's need to be abit bigger. Im sure hes made some good improvements from last year.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Bix on April 04, 2008, 04:28:11 PM
Branden has an awesome physique, and will turn pro eventually.  Id be interested to hear what gh15 thinks of his physique?

Yes he needs more lat width from the front, and bi's need to be abit bigger. Im sure hes made some good improvements from last year.

OIL is his only hope for bigger/better biceps!
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: sgt. d on April 04, 2008, 04:31:30 PM
okay i admit he does need more size in those pics
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MattT on April 04, 2008, 04:33:52 PM
Just compare him to Flex Lewis, they have similar physiques.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: New Hank Wood on April 04, 2008, 08:56:32 PM
Something not quite right about this MoFo.  A little on the short side.  Needs to put on more arms.  His legs dont tie in well with his upper body.

Dont know what it is about him, but when i look at these shots, i kind of feel sorry for him.  He just has this empty stare, as though he has finally become aware of the meaninglessness of Pro Bodybuilding.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: dearth on April 05, 2008, 05:14:01 AM
but shawn, you were kissing his ass in the latest issue of MD?

Something not quite right about this MoFo.  A little on the short side.  Needs to put on more arms.  His legs dont tie in well with his upper body.

Dont know what it is about him, but when i look at these shots, i kind of feel sorry for him.  He just has this empty stare, as though he has finally become aware of the meaninglessness of Pro Bodybuilding.
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: MONSTER_TRICEPS on April 05, 2008, 06:50:57 AM
I predict when MD tries to sing him to a column after his win there will be a story about him penned by Ron Harris and his lifts will be exaggerated as followed...

 Regularily warms up with 315lb bench presses for 12-15 reps for work sets with 500 and 550lbs for 8-10.

 Incline dumbbell presses with 150lb dumbbells for 20.

 Squats 675 for 12 deep reps.

 Rack deadlifts 800 for 8 reps depending on how tired he is.

 Leg presses 2000lbs for 20 reps on a good day.

 Get ready, people!

Haha you forgot the 600 pound behind the neck press and how he eats only 2 meals a day. ::)
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: I ETA PI on April 05, 2008, 08:25:38 AM
While my job doesnt pay as well as his, its still pretty good and i have another lined up in a few months that pays almost 6 figures after a certain amount of time (not too long).   


Lemme guess, "It's not a pyramid scheme....."
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: snickers1 on April 12, 2008, 09:40:03 AM
tremendous physique, a little more legs and he could win.

think that was just a bad shot ....  here is an updated shot ...  looks like to me and i took the pic that he is far from top heavy or needs more legs IMO...

Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: sgt. d on April 12, 2008, 09:41:39 AM
think that was just a bad shot ....  here is an updated shot ...  looks like to me and i took the pic that he is far from top heavy or needs more legs IMO...



Hi Branden
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on April 12, 2008, 09:42:55 AM
he won the light-heavies last year at the junior nationals, this year he will compete at the USA in the heavies. He is being trained by Don Long.

Crazy physique, it's between him and Brandon Curry !

 :o





Wow.  That's what we need more of in the sport.  No more GH Bellies
Title: Re: Branden Ray 17 weeks out ! Check this out mofos
Post by: The Squadfather on April 12, 2008, 09:54:34 AM
think that was just a bad shot ....  here is an updated shot ...  looks like to me and i took the pic that he is far from top heavy or needs more legs IMO...


you're right, looks incredible there.