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Title: 2014 Olympia - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: musclecenter on August 02, 2014, 06:16:34 AM
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: trapz101 on August 02, 2014, 07:01:42 AM
Should have stayed in the office calling the shots
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: thegamechanger on August 02, 2014, 07:05:31 AM
Branch doesnt look like i remember him  ???
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Mr Anabolic on August 02, 2014, 07:26:12 AM
He should've retired years ago... he won't make the top 10. 

Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: orion on August 02, 2014, 08:25:18 AM
I see these two are still doing the half rep thing.  Maybe I gotta try it.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: wes on August 02, 2014, 08:27:38 AM
Easily top 3 IMO.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Mr Anabolic on August 02, 2014, 08:29:02 AM
I see these two are still doing the half rep thing.  Maybe I gotta try it.

More like 1/4 reps.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Deacon Jeschin on August 02, 2014, 08:52:22 AM
At about 35 seconds into the video, a sign that says "No illegal drugs on premises" appears.  LOL
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: _bruce_ on August 02, 2014, 10:25:53 AM
Melatonin abuse catching up with him. Sad to see him fade into darkness... maybe he can become Mr. Israel?
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: solipsistic on August 02, 2014, 10:43:07 AM
He should've retired years ago... he won't make the top 10. 



really hard to say. If he comes in shredded and his gut is under control he can crack the top 10 IMO:

http://musclememory.com/show.php?s=branch+warren&g=M
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: trapz101 on August 02, 2014, 10:47:06 AM
really hard to say. If he comes in shredded and his gut is under control he can crack the top 10 IMO:

http://musclememory.com/show.php?s=branch+warren&g=M

yes and if ronnie add more size and get shredded just in time for the olympia he will win his 9th sandow

(https://trainelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Ronnie-Coleman-Training-Routine.jpg)
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Lustral on August 02, 2014, 11:05:07 AM
Easily top 3 IMO.

Between him and Pakulski for the top prize, Burnika 3rd if qualified.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: K1RB on August 02, 2014, 01:58:38 PM
Looks like shit-
I cant believe he has not had any serious health problems...Drug addict midget-
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Nails on August 02, 2014, 02:01:20 PM
No Forearms Branch
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: SF1900 on August 02, 2014, 02:02:41 PM
I love when Branch says its Gods Will that he wins the Mr. O  :D :D Guess his "God" forgot to supply him with a good dose of genetics to win the O.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: MAXX on August 02, 2014, 02:05:51 PM
Melatonin abuse catching up with him. Sad to see him fade into darkness... maybe he can become Mr. Israel?
what's the side effect of melatonin? (serious q I don't know)
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Nails on August 02, 2014, 02:08:46 PM
he should Drop 50lbs and compete in the 212 division for top 5th spot
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: MAXX on August 02, 2014, 02:09:01 PM
that reminds me.. hahaha



Lee has his moments  ;D
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Nails on August 02, 2014, 02:12:56 PM
LMFAO!!!!





that reminds me.. hahaha



Lee has his moments  ;D
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: ENZO on August 02, 2014, 02:17:35 PM
that reminds me.. hahaha



Lee has his moments  ;D

Lmaooo
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: SF1900 on August 02, 2014, 02:22:56 PM
that reminds me.. hahaha



Lee has his moments  ;D

Lee may be a bullshitter about a lot of things, but he always trained with good form and a had a good physique.

Branch Warren sounds like an idiot when he trains, and his body clearly shows his lack of training quality. And dont say, "Well he won the Arnold."  ::) ::) Him winning the Arnold was a disgrace. His physique should always be out of the top 8.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: TheShape. on August 02, 2014, 02:50:59 PM
Textbook range of motion on those two.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Bevo on August 02, 2014, 03:04:48 PM
Lee may be a bullshitter about a lot of things, but he always trained with good form and a had a good physique.

Branch Warren sounds like an idiot when he trains, and his body clearly shows his lack of training quality. And dont say, "Well he won the Arnold."  ::) ::) Him winning the Arnold was a disgrace. His physique should always be out of the top 8.

Well, he did win the Arnold twice and runner up at the O  ;D
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Danimal77 on August 02, 2014, 04:49:35 PM


WTF are wrong with his arms?  :-X
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Bevo on August 02, 2014, 05:18:25 PM
WTF are wrong with his arms?  :-X

Talking about branch or johnnie? Johnnie always been the same
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Danimal77 on August 02, 2014, 06:45:09 PM
Talking about branch or johnnie? Johnnie always been the same

Branch in the very beginning of the video. They look like deformed pieces of playdo.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: njflex on August 02, 2014, 08:10:13 PM
jj's back/traps/chest are worldclass thickness,good shape,if he had legs ,real good legs not the 700/800 lb squat legs he has developed just more sweep.depth he would have won more shows..
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Lustral on August 02, 2014, 10:08:38 PM
jj's back/traps/chest are worldclass thickness,good shape,if he had legs ,real good legs not the 700/800 lb squat legs he has developed just more sweep.depth he would have won more shows..

Wolf wears knee length shorts around JOJ that's how bad johnnie's calves are
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: warez4gold on August 02, 2014, 10:27:04 PM
so much hate towards branch!

the guy is a freak! tons of muscle. he's a character. good for the sport to have a wide range of crazy bbers.

bigger than getbig schmoes
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: forillagorilla on August 02, 2014, 10:35:03 PM
More like 1/4 reps.

Absolutely foolish to have any greater movement than the contraction of the muscle being trained. If you can train back and feel strain on your biceps you are wasting the rep - same goes for chest and tri's. "Full" reps don't make any sense.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: forillagorilla on August 02, 2014, 11:09:26 PM
Looks like shit-
I cant believe he has not had any serious health problems...Drug addict midget-

Hurts never being able to gain any muscle - and at the same time having that stubborn blubber doesn't it lil fella? If you keep the negative, jealous attitude you will be a miserable failure in your every endeavor. If I ever hear one of my employees with that attitude - I first speak with them or have their team leader speak with them - and try and correct it but there are no third chances. It's ok to come here to waste time and just vent - so silly arguing is expected because everyone loves confrontation as men are natural combatants - but jealousy is such a weak, feminine trait that it can't be stomached.
Positive critiquing is fine - just don't let your insecurities control you.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: WalterWhite on August 02, 2014, 11:23:50 PM
Looks like training with Branch paid off for Johnnie. ::)
William Bonac first *
 second Essa Obaid
 third Manuel Romero
 fourth Mohamad Bannout
 fifth JoJo Ntiforo
 6th An Nguyen
 7th Akim Williams
 8th Toney Freeman
 9th Johnnie Jackson
 10th Manuel Lomeli
 11th Charles Ray Arde
 12th Kenneth Jackson
 13th Santana Anderson
 14th Brian Yersky
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Mitch on August 03, 2014, 12:36:42 AM
JJ manages to do shittier reps than Branch's. Coleman wannabes with half the potential of Big Ron. Sad.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Julio Ceasar on August 03, 2014, 12:44:23 AM
THATS A FUCKING AWSOME LATSPREAD!
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Built6foot5 on August 03, 2014, 01:44:25 AM
I've trained with Johnnie and its funny because he had text book form, not much grunting either. I think they play it up for the cam lol

(http://i59.tinypic.com/a24qde.jpg)
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Bevo on August 03, 2014, 01:51:17 AM
I've trained with Johnnie and its funny because he had text book form, not much grunting either. I think they play it up for the cam lol

(http://i59.tinypic.com/a24qde.jpg)

I've seen him train plenty of times at destination and his form is a lot better than the vid, yeah he prob plays it up for the camera
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: NordicNerd on August 03, 2014, 02:28:04 AM
Looks like shit-
I cant believe he has not had any serious health problems...Drug addict midget-

As always, but actually he looks better than I expected. Waist has not grown. Arms better than I would have predicted.

NN
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: jdooly on August 03, 2014, 11:23:29 AM
Like 'em or not, they train their asses off, unlike the texters/gym socializiers we see elsewhere. 
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Lustral on August 03, 2014, 11:29:02 AM
Like 'em or not, they train their asses off, unlike the texters/gym socializiers we see elsewhere. 

DLB's training sessions must be interminable with her stopping to take duck face selfies after every rep.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: GetItOnNY on August 03, 2014, 11:59:40 AM
Johnny Jackson looked better right when he turned pro as a light heavy.Branch Warren also looked better when he turned pro.
As far as there form goes, every video I have seen of them.Yes they train hard but the range of motion sucks.They dont use full range of motion and the use momentum to move the weight.
I hope is just for show in the video.I give them credit for training hard and intensly.But if your not using full range of motion, maybe that is why there physiques have declined over the years.
Yes they have gotten bigger, but they dont look as good as they did when they first turned pro.,
They should lighten up the weight, keep the intensity, and focus on symmetry.IMO
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Fortress on August 03, 2014, 01:19:44 PM
Branch sadly is deteriorating with each and every year that passes. His physique isn't anything close to what it once was. Why continue to wreck your health when the chase for your pinnacle has come and gone?
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: deceiver on August 03, 2014, 04:28:25 PM
jj's back/traps/chest are worldclass thickness,good shape,if he had legs ,real good legs not the 700/800 lb squat legs he has developed just more sweep.depth he would have won more shows..

700lbs squat? Maybe in his dreams.



This is fucking terrible half squat-half good morning with brutal 2 plates on each side...



Dude is struggling with 2 plates front squats. I mean plz, I should be able to do around 18 reps with that kind of weight...
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Hulkotron on August 03, 2014, 04:32:54 PM
Like 'em or not, they train their asses off, unlike the texters/gym socializiers we see elsewhere. 

x2 I see a lot of folks these days just doing really low-intensity / unchallenging workouts.  Better than nothing still I guess.
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: deceiver on August 03, 2014, 04:37:31 PM
x2 I see a lot of folks these days just doing really low-intensity / unchallenging workouts.  Better than nothing still I guess.

Screaming, huffing and puffing does not make your workout hard. It just makes your workout look hard in the eyes of the public. Advanced lifters like you, oh mighty Hulkatron, know better than that ;)
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Hulkotron on August 03, 2014, 04:41:44 PM
Screaming, huffing and puffing does not make your workout hard. It just makes your workout look hard in the eyes of the public. Advanced lifters like you, oh mighty Hulkatron, know better than that ;)

Where did I say screaming/huffing/puffing were required?  I said I see a lot a easy/low-effort workouts being done.

Nice strawman though "receiver".
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: K1RB on August 03, 2014, 04:55:26 PM
Hurts never being able to gain any muscle - and at the same time having that stubborn blubber doesn't it lil fella? If you keep the negative, jealous attitude you will be a miserable failure in your every endeavor. If I ever hear one of my employees with that attitude - I first speak with them or have their team leader speak with them - and try and correct it but there are no third chances. It's ok to come here to waste time and just vent - so silly arguing is expected because everyone loves confrontation as men are natural combatants - but jealousy is such a weak, feminine trait that it can't be stomached.
Positive critiquing is fine - just don't let your insecurities control you.
Employees?
How many kids do you have mowing lawns for you?
How about you fuck off and go to a homo website so you can worship drug addicts?
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Nails on August 03, 2014, 06:02:20 PM
(http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfa1/10570067_1451414995119800_1022044467_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Mr. Olympia 2014 - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: old-school-lifter on August 03, 2014, 07:08:09 PM
JOJ
what a joke
ego lifitng
barely maanges 1/8 reps on poundages that are way too heavy for him

worlds strongest BB?
stan efferding owns JOJ

arms nearly as bad a Tamali
Title: Re: 2014 Olympia - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: musclecenter on August 05, 2014, 06:23:41 AM
Title: Re: 2014 Olympia - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: SF1900 on August 05, 2014, 10:16:02 PM


Ugly physique.
Title: Re: 2014 Olympia - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: ENZO on August 05, 2014, 10:19:28 PM


Bag of smashed assholes
Title: Re: 2014 Olympia - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Fortress on August 06, 2014, 07:42:30 AM
If he has ANY sense, he'll realize his upward improvements are no longer and preserve any health he has left.
Title: Re: 2014 Olympia - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: K1RB on August 06, 2014, 11:02:33 AM
I'm just thinking out loud here-
This guy looks like absolute shit-In addition, how unhealthy is he?
How many more year's does he have? I'd say over under would be 5 years-
Title: Re: 2014 Olympia - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: Nails on August 06, 2014, 11:06:18 AM
branch will compete on stage well into his 60's
Title: Re: 2014 Olympia - Branch Warren 8 weeks out
Post by: musclecenter on August 07, 2014, 05:42:47 AM