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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: TrapsMcLats on March 04, 2006, 03:11:54 PM
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His only flaw is that his back doesn't look great yet when he's not fully posed. His ab and thigh is the best out there, his side tri is the best out there, his conditioning is the best out there, his legs are the best out there, his chest in the best out there,his abs and serratus are the best out there. His overall balance might be the best out there as well. And i also want to add that he's the only guy in the top 4 who doesn't suffer from stomach distention. THAT- is something to look at if you are a judge. he fits the new mandate to a "T".
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre2/images/aack0418.jpg)
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I agree
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not many people would complain. Branch deserves it.
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If Branch does'nt win tonight - then there is something seriously wrong with the judges. Dexter is off - Gustavo is off - and Martinez is off.
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branch is hot i want him
to win
lol
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branch looks great, but not good enought to beat dex or vic
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branch looks great, but not good enought to beat dex or vic
No way, look at the detail in his abs and pecs compared to the gus and vic, BRANCH hands down
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So your saying he's the best out there? ???
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By the looks of the pics Branch has great conditioning, but his symmetry is horrible. Vic IMO looks like crap!
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Find me pics where victor looks better that aren't from the back.
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0054.jpg)
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0055.jpg)
THICK!
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0044.jpg)
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0037.jpg)
Now, there are only two poses from the rear, and yes branch's BACK isn't that great yet, but his legs sure are from the rear and he's peeled regardless.
Front Double Biceps- Branch
Front Lat spread- Dex
Side Chest- Branch
Side Tri- Branch
Ab and Thigh- Branch
Rear Lat spread- Dex
Rear Double Bi- Vic
Most Muscular- Tossup, but probably vic or dex
Conditioning- Branch
Symmetry- Branch
Lack of stomach distention- Branch
Best appearance ever- Branch.
Not their best ever- vic, dex (looking small and collapsing) and gustavo.
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If those pics are indicative of poor symmetry then what do you say about the symmetry of gustavo, vic and dex??
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Branch looks incredible... but dude doesn't look healthy :-\
Unless someone brings something new tonight, this is Branch's to lose.
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Find me pics where victor looks better that aren't from the back.
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0054.jpg)
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0055.jpg)
THICK!
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0044.jpg)
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0037.jpg)
Now, there are only two poses from the rear, and yes branch's BACK isn't that great yet, but his legs sure are from the rear and he's peeled regardless.
Front Double Biceps- Branch
Front Lat spread- Dex
Side Chest- Branch
Side Tri- Branch
Ab and Thigh- Branch
Rear Lat spread- Dex
Rear Double Bi- Vic
Most Muscular- Tossup, but probably vic or dex
Conditioning- Branch
Symmetry- Branch
Lack of stomach distention- Branch
Best appearance ever- Branch.
Not their best ever- vic, dex (looking small and collapsing) and gustavo.
Dude, don't take it personally. Branch's conditioning is definatly on, he just doesn't have pleasing lines and Victor doesn't look sharp IMO.
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After looking closer, he's lacking separation in his back, shoulders and arms from the rear!
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Guys looks awsome
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I think if branch got any sharper he's be entering momo/munzer zone. he's already about as conditioned as any living bodybuilder has ever been.
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I think if branch got any sharper he's be entering momo/munzer zone. he's already about as conditioned as any living bodybuilder has ever been.
you got that right. haven't seen quads that striated since munzer.
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i don't agree. don't get me wrong, branch looks great. his all time best. but he doesn't have the genetics/lines that dex and vic have. branch will place 3rd.
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it's gonna come down to the posing round. Who ever has Rodney St. whatever will probably win.
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i don't agree. don't get me wrong, branch looks great. his all time best. but he doesn't have the genetics/lines that dex and vic have. branch will place 3rd.
Dex maybe Vic looks like shit.....
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Judge for yourself....
http://darksidebodybuilding.com/asc2/index.htm
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branch's waist is tighter than Dex's and he is bigger and drier.
Nice win Branch!
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it's to close to call at this point
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Branch looks incredible... but dude doesn't look healthy :-\
Unless someone brings something new tonight, this is Branch's to lose.
what doesnt look healthy about him dr 240
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gmctuk, do you really think branch looks better then dex ? honestly
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what doesnt look healthy about him dr 240
A tad bit of youngbloodism in that face. And branch is like, 20 years younger than Don was.
(http://darksidebodybuilding.com/asc2/images/aack0405_jpg.jpg)
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Yeah, he does look a bit older than his age, but if he had a full head of hair (i started going bald at 15 and know from the copious amounts of alcohol i was able to buy thereafter that being bald makes you look a LOT older) and wasn't so ridiculously shredded, he wouldn't look like that. In a recent MD (the olympia one i think) they have pics of him where's he's near contest ready and not so "drawn in" in the face and looks a lot better. A couple girls who where at my house said that with the beanie/skullcap on he looked like that lame irishman... umm, collin farrel.
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Yeah, he does look a bit older than his age, but if he had a full head of hair (i started going bald at 15 and know from the copious amounts of alcohol i was able to buy thereafter that being bald makes you look a LOT older) and wasn't so ridiculously shredded, he wouldn't look like that. In a recent MD (the olympia one i think) they have pics of him where's he's near contest ready and not so "drawn in" in the face and looks a lot better. A couple girls who where at my house said that with the beanie/skullcap on he looked like that lame irishman... umm, collin farrel.
um maybe becuse we havent had a irish american champion in awhile could be the reason he looks odd to you
he's much better than titus ever was
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(http://darksidebodybuilding.com/asc2/images/mostmusc_jpg.jpg)
(http://darksidebodybuilding.com/asc2/images/aack0443_jpg.jpg)
Grrrrrrrrrrr...lol
Ya know if ya go back through all the pics melvin is shreeded, has to be the most ripped person there.
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My guess is that Branch wins - only to put a new face out there for the IFBB. With Pro Div coming, the IFBB will give a last ditch effort to look fair. Else the amatuers may go to the new fed.
Don't get me wrong, I think Branch deserves the win, but if Pro Div wasn't coming, his chances of winning would be zilch.
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um maybe becuse we havent had a irish american champion in awhile could be the reason he looks odd to you
he's much better than titus ever was
I never said he looked odd, i said he looked older than his years.
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and is it just me or is melvin wildly overrated??? I think he looks good, but his shape and structure aren't that great and he looks really narrow lately.
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Melvins neck must be at least 16". Pencil neck!... but his conditioning is pretty good.
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I never said he looked odd, i said he looked older than his years.
traps i was directing that at dr 240 no you sir
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oh, my bad.
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oh, my bad.
not really i captured the wrong post MY BAD
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I never said he looked odd, i said he looked older than his years.
Branch does look older than 31. It seems that after like 5-10 years of juicing - the face aging really pics up. Not certain why, but I see it a lot. Probably a skin quality change. Bags under the eyes get worse too. If you look at Gaspari or Dorian today (face) they look, well, beat.
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Branch is a freak, but his shape sucks and his back is not up to par with Dex or Gustavo. Also, he has to pay his dues, especially at shows like the Arnold and Olympia. Just b/c you are in great shape does not mean you will beat out "name" bbers
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I agree totally branch should win! him and jonny are my inspiration! one thing i will say though is that branchs arms still look a little small in some poses
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Yate's like dried conditioning,platz like leg's,dude has very powerful looking build.not the prettiest but looks like a tank with feet,hopefully he dosen't toast his body with overload of all the chemical's needed to look like that.
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Yate's like dried conditioning,platz like leg's,dude has very powerful looking build.not the prettiest but looks like a tank with feet,hopefully he dosen't toast his body with overload of all the chemical's needed to look like that.
the other cool thing is that his waist is real small for a guy that size
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He's the only one in the top four with no distention AT ALL.
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He's the only one in the top four with no distention AT ALL.
Top 4?
Where is dex's "distention"
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Only thing is he isnt so impressive from the back! sick hams shreaded glutes but back is quite sub par unfortunatly
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0049.jpg)
(http://www.flexonline.com/06contests/06arnold/menpre1/images/aack0051.jpg)
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After looking closer, he's lacking separation in his back, shoulders and arms from the rear!
after looking "closer" , he fag?
fucking homo on these boards i tell you.
thats one of the gayest comment i ever read on here.
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after looking "closer" , he fag?
fucking homo on these boards i tell you.
thats one of the gayest comment i ever read on here.
No way read any post by Alexxx! gay personified
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Unfortunately for Branch, the back is a very genetic bodypart. Even after years of working his ass off, Jay still can't get that shredded look. Ronnie, even when the rest of him wasn't anywhere near what it is now, always had a back. Dorian always had a back. Back in 1991, his back is what kept him competitive to some degree with Haney. Dex has always had a nice shape (V taper). Vic martinez has a genetically great back....hell, he doesn't work hard enough to have developed it with hard work. Branch has freaky legs and....conditioning. However, his hams from the side aren't as pleasing as Dex or Vic's and neither are his arms. When he turns around, his arms disappear, and his back looks funky. Now consider, this is not a conditioning issue. He is ripped. It is a genetic flaw that he will carry for here on out. He is good enough for top three or four, but I think he lacks the total package needed for number one. Closest thing after Ronnie retires is Vic, but he seems to be a lazy ass. Dex or Jay will probably get it after Ronnie retires, although Vic could sneak in if he got a work ethic. Branch will forever be the brides maid at the Mr. Olympia.
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he looks 45. its common look with hormones after 3 years of consistent use...but he uses a lot longer than 3 or 5 years. try 11-12 years.
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he looks 45. its common look with hormones after 3 years of consistent use...but he uses a lot longer than 3 or 5 years. try 11-12 years.
you need a column man. i'd love to hear what all you know. confidentiality guaranteed. hit me up when you're ready.
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branch is in good condidtion... great legs...
but not on par with dex...
branch lacks arm development in contrast to his legs... check out the side chest shot with him and dex.. his arms let him down also his back.... is smooth....
and he looks horrible in the most muscular form the from... arms are short...
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condition wise and leg wise he is on point though...
though to me what rally matters about this competion is GUSTAVO the meat head did not win... arrogant mutha....er
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The problem is since Dorian the only body part focused on is the back, how many shows has Ronnie won due to back, can be inadequate in other areas, but as long as back is on, the winner, sucks, not judging the whole body, just one part