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if he places out of the top 5 at the arnold then he could be looking at an 8th place finish at the O....
what do u think might happen?...
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if he places out of the top 5 at the arnold then he could be looking at an 8th place finish at the O....
what do u think might happen?...
Kev used to come to the Arnold looking like shit (small) and Lee Priest would place ahead of him. Come Olympia time, he'd beast out and be a totally diff version.
There was talk that he was finished, in 97, 98, and the early 2000's.
Maybe Dex will do the same, who knows...
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if he places out of the top 5 at the arnold then he could be looking at an 8th place finish at the O....
what do u think might happen?...
After all these years, i still cant figure out why "they" named him "the blade". Only thing thats ripped on him are his delts, arms and abs.
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Kev used to come to the Arnold looking like shit (small) and Lee Priest would place ahead of him. Come Olympia time, he'd beast out and be a totally diff version.
There was talk that he was finished, in 97, 98, and the early 2000's.
Maybe Dex will do the same, who knows...
lets go back to when dex was mr o.
dex pissed someone off big time, because his placings havent been the same since.
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Seems a lotta guys when hitting a certain age can still hold their size, but aren't capable to really bring that shredded conditioning anymore.
Same happened with Toney Freeman, dude is pushing 45, still has probably the best structure on stage and no lagging bodyparts, but just can't get his conditioning right anymore, not looking exactly bad but always 4-5 % off. Same seems to start happening with Dexter now.
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Dex has had a genetic advantage for many years, in time his body has stopped responding to the old ways.
Even the golds gym wizard can't help him at this stage, not that he looks bad, but compared to the Dex of old it's like night and day.
Time waits for no man.
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lets go back to when dex was mr o.
dex pissed someone off big time, because his placings havent been the same since.
Yep, and I also think that they used Dex to punish Jay, he served his purpose...
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Yep, and I also think that they used Dex to punish Jay, he served his purpose...
Can you read? Dex has always been one of the smallest guys, the only time this guy can score is when he comes in SUPER-SHREDDED, what he did for years. When his conditioning is off only by 3 %, what has been the case the last couple of shows, that guy has no business being in the Top 5.
Seems a lotta guys when hitting a certain age can still hold their size, but aren't capable to really bring that shredded conditioning anymore.
Same happened with Toney Freeman, dude is pushing 45, still has probably the best structure on stage and no lagging bodyparts, but just can't get his conditioning right anymore, not looking exactly bad but always 4-5 % off. Same seems to start happening with Dexter now.
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Dex is done he will be hanging out with Ronnie soon, a great physique but tired and old. There comes a time when you got to give up.
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was, not is.
yes he was, 3 years ago
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Can you read? Dex has always been one of the smallest guys, the only time this guy can score is when he comes in SUPER-SHREDDED, what he did for years. When his conditioning is off only by 3 %, what has been the case the last couple of shows, that guy has no business being in the Top 5.
Can you read, Dex's conditioning was better than Branch's at the 2009 O, and had a better back. Yes his conditioning has faltered, but not by that much...
The people who are beating him, like Branch who is about the same height, are larger, yet have ugly unsymmetrical physiques...they also judge or punish guys for not coming in like their previous best. There is a punishment/reward type of mentality in the judging.
And as you look at the physiques, they are getting worse and worse...no more crispness, but more plastic looking...the judges are rewardig these looks...
Dex, either needs to retire, or reassess the situation and come in his razor sharp self again, so them what the standard was/is. That was his calling card....and if others come in less than that, he picks them apart.
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After all these years, i still cant figure out why "they" named him "the blade". Only thing thats ripped on him are his delts, arms and abs.
There's one more bodypart that's ripped, hency why they call it the blade..
"1"
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How old is Dexter now?
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After all these years, i still cant figure out why "they" named him "the blade". Only thing thats ripped on him are his delts, arms and abs.
His favorite movie was Blade and since he comes in ripped, that Brit editor at Flex nicknamed him that...he's the same guy that gave Dorian the nickname "The Shadow", and Shawn Ray, "Suga" Shawn Ray, (for Shawn's affinity for boxing and using boxing methaphors) now how Ronnie got "The Big Nasty" who knows
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there was a comparison pic on bb.com
Dexter is just smaller now, especially in the hamstrings and triceps
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How old is Dexter now?
41, he is over dieted for this show and it caused him to lose size.
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His favorite movie was Blade and since he comes in ripped, that Brit editor at Flex nicknamed him that...he's the same guy that gave Dorian the nickname "The Shadow", and Shawn Ray, "Suga" Shawn Ray, (for Shawn's affinity for boxing and using boxing methaphors) now how Ronnie got "The Big Nasty" who knows
did they check the shitter? ;D
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Dexter should move in with Kia Green and learn what its like to live in poverty. Maybe that will get some of his heart back and juices flowing. Dexter seems like are real lazy prick who thought the drugs would be enough
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Dexter should move in with Kia Green and learn what its like to live in poverty. Maybe that will get some of his heart back and juices flowing. Dexter seems like are real lazy prick who thought the drugs would be enough
Last year, Cutler told me he saw Dex training in Venice and was training harder than he ever saw him. He said "..hard for dex". It's too late though, he's getting too old now. I think he's training and dieting harder than ever but his body isn't responding. What he got away with not doing in the past is now essentially haunting him. He's finally stepped on the gas, but the car has no power. Too many miles on that dude now.
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Yes I also think Dex pissed of someone just like G_thang wrote, his placing never been so bad.
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lets go back to when dex was mr o.
dex pissed someone off big time, because his placings havent been the same since.
yeah kinda ironic his lagging physique has coincided with his placement decline ::)
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yeah kinda ironic his lagging physique has coincided with his placement decline ::)
Some of the guys here always try to rationalize someone's placing by inventing political motives, lol. Dex wasn't as big as he's been nor as conditioned, so he got exactly what he deserved IMO - 5th place.
I think it was close between him and Rockel. The 4 guys who beat him were bigger and better, plain and simple.
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When Dexter came off as arrogant at the Olympia, he pissed Arnold and the power brokers off, he is finished.
Placing 5th or higher can always be justified, he is done. If he could publicly apologize that could save his
career, but dont look for that to happen.
Victor is being given a second chance, he has had some bad luck in his life. He better make the most of it, check out his gut.
Evan, keep positive and more victories will follow.
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When Dexter came off as arrogant at the Olympia, he pissed Arnold and the power brokers off, he is finished.
Placing 5th or higher can always be justified, he is done. If he could publicly apologize that could save his
career, but dont look for that to happen.
Victor is being given a second chance, he has had some bad luck in his life. He better make the most of it, check out his gut.
Evan, keep positive and more victories will follow.
i can agree with most of this. dex thought his drawing power was equal to ronnie and jay. that was his big mistake during his 1 yr O run, he should have taken what they gave him including 5k for guest posing instead of bitching he should get 8k as mr o. that's ronnie and jay money.
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Some of the guys here always try to rationalize someone's placing by inventing political motives, lol. Dex wasn't as big as he's been nor as conditioned, so he got exactly what he deserved IMO - 5th place.
I think it was close between him and Rockel. The 4 guys who beat him were bigger and better, plain and simple.
Politics is the default example of the ignorant , biased and outright plain stupid.
Do I like Branch's physique? NO according to how contests are judged I think it's evident he was the clear winner
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if he places out of the top 5 at the arnold then he could be looking at an 8th place finish at the O....
what do u think might happen?...
lets go back to when dex was mr o.
dex pissed someone off big time, because his placings havent been the same since.
He doesn't look that bad, but they are clearly sending him a message: they want him gone! :(
His best bet is to score or keep endorsement contracts and keep up his public appearances. If push comes to shove he may have to do a Persian Gulf tour and we all know what that mean$. :-\
Dubai is where the real money is.
If a BB has done the Persian Gulf tour...you can be sure they have had more hands on their body than a young boy at the hajj.
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He doesn't look that bad, but they are clearly sending him a message: they want him gone! :(
His best bet is to score or keep endorsement contracts and keep up his public appearances. If push comes to shove he may have to do a Persian Gulf tour and we all know what that mean$. :-\
yeah they're sending him a message , you're looking like shit come in contest ready and you'll place higher.
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yeah they're sending him a message , you're looking like shit come in contest ready and you'll place higher.
That's not the message. Both Yates and Warren have come in looking less than perfect and still given wins. If they like you, you get the win; if they don't like you, you get screwed! :(
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^^^^
the flowers man just got outed by a gay black dude!!
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That's not the message. Both Yates and Warren have come in looking less than perfect and still given wins. If they like you, you get the win; if they don't like you, you get screwed! :(
Dex was not looking less than perfect he was considerably off and it's no coincidence he's been off at the last few contests and his placings have been going the same way , he hasn't won anything since 08 there is a pattern
when you type ' they don't like you ' anymore , what exactly is that supposed to mean? other than the fact he just ain't bringing a stellar physique
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Politics is the default example of the ignorant , biased and outright plain stupid.
Do I like Branch's physique? NO according to how contests are judged I think it's evident he was the clear winner
Do you think the judging system is right?
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no
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a guy pushing 40, scoring top 5 at the second biggest show in the sport.
I'd say he's doing just fine. Nobody expects him to be able to win every year after 15 years at pro level.
Top 10 in the world in any sport - after being in the sport for 15 years - is incredible.
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no
i personally is a disgrace the criteris is
biggest and hardest wins...
no matter is your built like a frog....
symmetry means nothing ... balance even less
branch has one of the thickest torso in bbing...
yes arms look all of 19 inches....
awful physique
imo dennis wolf was the winner or victor
nearly ever bber that competed at the arnold had a better structure than branch.
i respect branch's worth ethic.. but he shouldnt have won yesterday...
not a good day for bbing
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He looks like he just doesnt give a shit anymore.
He still looks great, and he always will.
All good things come to an end. Maybe he just feels like shit. That 'feeling' is inevitable somewhere along the line in Pro BB.
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lets go back to when dex was mr o.
dex pissed someone off big time, because his placings havent been the same since.
Dex is gettin old I said it b4 the Flex Pro
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maybe he has enough money now to buy wheel spinners for his car?
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dex still has it, he was just smooth
(http://pics.musculardevelopment.com/photos/transferred/_PB25389wtmk.JPG)
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He looks like he always did, I think he just can't get away with as much shit as he used to before a contest so he will have to adjust a few things
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Do you think the judging system is right?
It is what it is
I would never want to look like Branch , I think a more aesthetic type of physique should be the ideal but like I said it's not based on what I think should win.
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lål at all the
black dudes crying about politics when dexter lost, he was lucky that rockel didnt take his spot, he was smaller and smother then the guys that placed before him, well victor maybe wasnt harder but much bigger.
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Yes I also think Dex pissed of someone just like G_thang wrote, his placing never been so bad.
When he told Arnold that he never practices posing and does no cardio, that was the beginning of the end.
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The starter of this thread, who might be a poser (possible a schmoe) kind might also have a teacher wiho possess future telling abbilities fails to see that he is (the starter OR his master) missing out on something. Are you sir a lier that fails to tell the truth? The future will tell as your teacher might be on the wrong path. The lying that I believe that your teacher from the future might have been untrtruthfull about is that there is no way at the Olympia (or other shows that exists in the closest future) that muscleman Dexter (also IS an old poser) would fail to crack the top 5 all fall all way down to 8, or even bellow that number. He has been top 3 at almost all olympias of the present past. A time your teacher did not tell you about I belivie, but for all I know he might have an untruthfull teacher thats into lying. I canīt tell that as he only can. Or others with future telling abillities or others staying true students of this time. I am one for searching the certain of time though. He might have been doing that to you as well. He as well might also be an old poser just as Dexter. Itīs also true that Dexter was in top 3 at the descentfuture Olympias. The last one taking place only months away from now - the present of this posting. Not your teachers futue. Now my friend who of us are lying???? One thing is true I might as well BE an old poster ASWELL as poser. But i am not a schmoe. As well as iīm not a posterboy. But I donīt lie in any past tense. or sense. Thats certainly the truth for now. Not the time your teacher tells.
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a guy pushing 40, scoring top 5 at the second biggest show in the sport.
I'd say he's doing just fine. Nobody expects him to be able to win every year after 15 years at pro level.
Top 10 in the world in any sport - after being in the sport for 15 years - is incredible.
But he's not showing signs of Palumboism yet. There's no real reason he shouldn't be able to come in dry as shit once or twice a year.
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maybe he has enough money now to buy wheel spinners for his car?
lolz
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We all know (or at least most of us do) that DIEuretics are the "icing on the cake" - their timing and ingestion can make or break a winner. They can also kill you faster than almost any other bodybuilding drug (other than maybe DNP)- this is a drug that Dexter might have just said "fuck it" - I don't wanna deal with the "am I gonna die tonight" syndrome.
Most every bodybuilder that has used diuretics has had second thoughts while they were in his/her system. They all know what this shit did to so many others. Even Jay Jay the Human Refridgerator has had his bout with the "collapse"
Some of these guys, as they get older, and start to appreciate life a little more (realizing that it could be snatched from them at any time or place) have to question the "benefit to risk" ratio of today's standard of being "shredded" to the fucking bone.
They may as well start looking for operations that actually remove your skin from your body.
They could call it "Operation Predator"