Branch and JOJ Leg Workout

[LurkerNoMore]

Worst reps in the history of leg training.  Jason Hu is laughing right now.

[Fortress]

Arnold and Ed Corney doing squats in Pumping Iron. That's how it's done.

Yeah, because Arnold was hitting such depths in his reps, right? Arguably worse than Branch's.

[MCWAY]

He trained the same way when he looked like this:

[residue]

He trained the same way when he looked like this:

now show jj's

[MCWAY]

now show jj's

We know Jackson's legs aren't his strongest bodyparts (muscle-wise, at least). The point is that he and Warren train similarly and have had much success.

The top pic was from Jackson's last win two years ago.

[mesmorph78]

Look like a half squat half good morning
 
After over 30 yrs of training   johnny can't do the squat properly he never thought to learn to do it right
Basically he I doing a half good morning his head goes forward and down perhaps creating the illusion in his mind that he's going low but he is not, not even to parallel, his glutes need to be going lower. I'm suprised a pro bber like johnnie didn't or won't take the time out to learn and execute his squats in a half decent way
All ego I guess

[devilsmile]

Look like a half squat half good morning
 
After over 30 yrs of training   johnny can't do the squat properly he never thought to learn to do it right
Basically he I doing a half good morning his head goes forward and down perhaps creating the illusion in his mind that he's going low but he is not, not even to parallel, his glutes need to be going lower. I'm suprised a pro bber like johnnie didn't or won't take the time out to learn and execute his squats in a half decent way
All ego I guess

Maybe injuries? Most 40 year olds in my gym who are huge as mountain squat half assed with double wrappings. Maybe they have squatted with great form in the past but won't listen to their doctor who it urges them to stop squatting all together.

If they start to do female figure leg training they would probably lose the size they have

[MAXX]

epic stared down at 225lbs pounds on the bar for squats 

lol thought the same

when you have to psyche yourself up for a 225 squat it's time to quit

[Bevo]

You're associating "real" genetics simply with the popularity of certain sports/venues (i.e. basketball, track, football, etc.).

Bodybuilding's lack of popularity isn't so much about steroids. It's about the concept that bodybuilders don't do anything with the muscles they have except pose and flex.

I'll give you a classic example. One of my best friends was a big wrestling fan, just like me, when we were kids. His favorite was the Ultimate Warrior; mine was Hulk Hogan. Big muscular wrestlers were cool to us.

In 1992, I went to his house to watch the WBF championship, since I didn't have cable at the time. I had to give his dad $15 to order the event. He watcked all of two minutes of the championship and bounced. Previously, he'd complained about all the WBF promos that were aired on WWF Superstars and Wrestling Challenge.

Bodybuilding was boring to him and he didn't see the point of it.

And, let's not forget about American Gladiators. There were top amateur men's bodybuilders and IFBB pro female bodybuilders who were the stars of that show, including....

Case in point: Billy Smith, the bodybuilder was basically unknown. As "Thunder", the American Gladiator, he was on TV every week for years.

Thing is take away the drugs off a bber and he's nothing , genetics or not

Take the drugs away from bolt, phelps , mike trout and those guys are still superior athletes

No matter what bbing relies very heavy on drugs compared to any other sport , u can't argue with that

All I'm saying is no one growing up wants to be a bber, if more kids wanted too , the novelty of "genetics" will wear off. There are more genetically gifted physique people than athletics that take skills like a kevin durant , Tim Duncan, Tom Brady , etc....

I wonder why bbing isn't that popular?? Hmmmm....

Dude one of the main reasons of "modern" bbing is the drugged up look, it is the STERIODS and freak show atmosphere. Show any respectable, average person branch, Kai, Phil

[MCWAY]

Thing is take away the drugs off a bber and he's nothing , genetics or not

Take the drugs away from bolt, phelps , mike trout and those guys are still superior athletes

Hardly! Take Lee Priest for example. He won the Mr. Austraila three times before he could legally drink (in the US, that is).

No matter what bbing relies very heavy on drugs compared to any other sport , u can't argue with that

All I'm saying is no one growing up wants to be a bber, if more kids wanted too , the novelty of "genetics" will wear off. There are more genetically gifted physique people than athletics that take skills like a kevin durant , Tim Duncan, Tom Brady , etc....

I wonder why bbing isn't that popular?? Hmmmm....

I already explained that. The bodybuilders do NOTHING with their muscles, according to the average Joe. Again, I used my buddy as an example. Was he impressed with Gary Strydom or Jim Quinn? NO! Did he dig the Ultimate Warrior? ABSOLUTELY!!

Dude one of the main reasons of "modern" bbing is the drugged up look, it is the STERIODS and freak show atmosphere. Show any respectable, average person branch, Kai, Phil

If they did something tangible, besides flex and pose, they'd be more accepted. Again, look at the American Gladiators. Nearly all of them (male and female) were bodybuilders. Yet, because they showed other acts of athleticism, they were a huge hit in the late 80s and 90s.

ESPN still airs the World's Strongest Man contests, with dudes that make most IFBB pros look like shrimp. Yet, you hear very little about steroids in those WSM contests. Why is that?

[Bevo]

Hardly! Take Lee Priest for example. He won the Mr. Austraila three times before he could legally drink (in the US, that is).

I already explained that. The bodybuilders do NOTHING with their muscles, according to the average Joe. Again, I used my buddy as an example. Was he impressed with Gary Strydom or Jim Quinn? NO! Did he dig the Ultimate Warrior? ABSOLUTELY!!

Wow just wow!

I don't know what's more funnier , u actually think lee was natural . Haha. Aren't u the guy that thinks mike ashley is natural too??

No if U take all the drugs out of bbing they will look like average everyday people!

No steroids no competitive bber. Steroids is a must in bbing

Take drugs outta of real elite athletes and they are still head and shoulders above the average athletes

Physique genetics are plenty! No sane person is going to want to inject boat loads of drugs

Bodybuilding isn't really that special with the bragging about genetics , no normal person gives a shit for the competitive wearing thongs aspect , working out yes

I stand by what I said , if bbing was more popular with lots of prize money involved , u would see more "genetic freaks" and that novelty will wear off

There aren't many Kobe Bryant's, durants , jeters, Ronaldo's , messi's though

Bbing can't compare to those popular or not

[MCWAY]

Wow just wow!

I don't know what's more funnier , u actually think lee was natural . Haha. Aren't u the guy that thinks mike ashley is natural too??

No if U take all the drugs out of bbing they will look like average everyday people!

Not even close!! But, if you want to believe that without drugs, Ronnie Coleman or Victor Richards Gunter Schlierkamp would look like the average bloke, knock yourself out.

No steroids no competitive bber. Steroids is a must in bbing

Take drugs outta of real elite athletes and they are still head and shoulders above the average athletes

Physique genetics are plenty! No sane person is going to want to inject boat loads of drugs

One man's "boat loads" is another man's average dose. Listen to some of these ex-baseball players who talked about what they took (of course, after they retire and have nothing to lose).

Bodybuilding isn't really that special with the bragging about genetics , no normal person gives a shit for the competitive wearing thongs aspect , working out yes

What is it with this obsession with thongs? People thought bodybuilding was just as "gay" in Larry Scott's era, when the trunks were three times the size they are now.

Heck, the male physique guys get clowned for looking fruity and they have "shorts" that go clear past their knees.

I stand by what I said , if bbing was more popular with lots of prize money involved , u would see more "genetic freaks" and that novelty will wear off

There aren't many Kobe Bryant's, durants , jeters, Ronaldo's , messi's though

Bbing can't compare to those popular or not

I'm not disagreeing with you on that point. The issue is WHY!! Bodybuilders don't do JACK with their muscles. That is why they aren't accepted. Steroids are in all of those aforementioned sports. You can argue the semantics of use vs. abuse all you wish. But, the bottom line is that they're in the mix.

Rather than discuss that point, you want to take shots at me regarding my comments about Priest. Fine!

You can believe that both Priest and Ashley were injecting anabolics by the truckload, from the moment they started lifting cements weights from their dad's/brother's/uncle's garage. Does it soothe your ego to think that the only reason you aren't Mr. Universe is that you don't have the right chemist?

You just don't get it. Bodybuilding's lack of popularity has little to do with steroids. It has EVERYTHING to do with the fact that it ain't a spectator sport. You aren't going to get your buddies to break out the nachos, wings, and beer and park in front of the plasma screen to watch two guys trade most-musculars.

I don't care if it's Heath and Greene, Ronnie and Jay, Dorian and Kevin, Lee and Lee, or Arnold and Sergio. People pay to see something or someone get hit or thrown. People get why Brock Lesnar is nearly 300 lbs. They don't get why Big Ramy is such.

[old-school-lifter]

branch and joj- ALL DRUGS

[Parker]

We know Jackson's legs aren't his strongest bodyparts (muscle-wise, at least). The point is that he and Warren train similarly and have had much success.

The top pic was from Jackson's last win two years ago.

Check JOJ's traps. Probably the best there is right now.
And he had legs when he turned Pro as well.