Branch Warren & Dexter Jackson guestposing in Jul. 7, 2007

[Figo]

Branch looks fatastic.

[TheEgoCrusher]

looks like they're in the same shape as this guy.

If you mean the shape of a beach ballon stilts, answer's no.

[SteelePegasus]

looks like they're in the same shape as this guy.

Next time take a picture wearing a sheet or toga then we would be able to see more details.

taking pic at midnight from behind a glass wall with the flash glare doesn't really help us

[Rearden Metal]

not for me, like i said i doubt i could even hold it at arms length without wrist support, i think you need to get at least 11 or 12 with 315 before you can do 405 but that's just me, i've known guys who could only do 7-8 with 315 and they could get a hard 405.

Really? That's pretty strange. You should be able to get 405 X 1 if you are doing 3 plates for 6-7.

[The Squadfather]

Really? That's pretty strange. You should be able to get 405 X 1 if you are doing 3 plates for 6-7.

not even close, like i said 405 would break me in two and i'm not ashamed to admit it, it would do the same to 99 percent of the guys who post here honestly, i can get 375 or so on a good day.

[G o a t b o y]

Has Branch thanked Texasbubba yet for his gift win at the NY Pro?

[ARMZ]

The rule a thumb is 315 for 10 = 405 for 1
                           405 for 10 = 495 for 1



I read that in a fortune cookie..

[Rearden Metal]

not even close, like i said 405 would break me in two and i'm not ashamed to admit it, it would do the same to 99 percent of the guys who post here honestly, i can get 375 or so on a good day.

That's a good lift.

I tore my pec on 405. I had done it several times X2, but the time it tore I felt like I could get 5 or 6 but it tore on the way down after the 2nd rep. Now I can't even bench without thinking about it, so I have to use dumbells.

[The Squadfather]

That's a good lift.

I tore my pec on 405. I had done it several times X2, but the time it tore I felt like I could get 5 or 6 but it tore on the way down after the 2nd rep. Now I can't even bench without thinking about it, so I have to use dumbells.

you're a strong guy for sure, like i said i wouldn't be crazy enough to even attempt 4 plates right now even with Ronnie Coleman spotting.

[Stavios]

looking pretty good in that pic sarcasm !

[The Squadfather]

looking pretty good in that pic sarcasm !

thanks man.

[Rearden Metal]

you're a strong guy for sure, like i said i wouldn't be crazy enough to even attempt 4 plates right now even with Ronnie Coleman spotting.

Not so much anymore. Now I use 90lb dumbells on inclines at best. Literally took 3 years for the pec to not feel pulling sensation from scar tissue.

If I can get back to 100's I'll be pleased. I just focus more on squeezing now and usually end up getting like 14 reps on my last set.

After I tore the pec, I tore a quad. Enough of the Ronnie-like training for me (I agree with your post on Ronnie's video's being horrible examples for normal humans).

[XFACTOR]

Not so much anymore. Now I use 90lb dumbells on inclines at best. Literally took 3 years for the pec to not feel pulling sensation from scar tissue.

If I can get back to 100's I'll be pleased. I just focus more on squeezing now and usually end up getting like 14 reps on my last set.

After I tore the pec, I tore a quad. Enough of the Ronnie-like training for me (I agree with your post on Ronnie's video's being horrible examples for normal humans).

I want to use dumbells more, but my gym has the rubber ones.  So the 100,110,120's are freakin so big and awkward. What do you guys think of the rubber dumbells, do you find them akward as well?

[The Squadfather]

I want to use dumbells more, but my gym has the rubber ones.  So the 100,110,120's are freakin so big and awkward. What do you guys think of the rubber dumbells, do you find them akward as well?

we've got the Gold's Gym ones that are really super hard rubber, like a rubber exterior and what seems like an iron interior, they are pretty awkward when you get up past 100 pounds.

[Pete Nice]

Dexter looks weird with the flab, dont see him like that very often....

lookin swole Squad

[The Squadfather]

Dexter looks weird with the flab, dont see him like that very often....

lookin swole Squad

hahahaha, thanks man, i was actually making fun of myself for being fat.

[Rearden Metal]

I want to use dumbells more, but my gym has the rubber ones.  So the 100,110,120's are freakin so big and awkward. What do you guys think of the rubber dumbells, do you find them akward as well?

I usually find the rubber ones really awkward. They usually have wobbly imbalance and the grips are screwy, too.

[njflex]

dex gets in incredible contest shape,def not an impressive offseason bber,he really is all arms until completely dialed in.

[phyxsius]

Dexter "The Blunt" Jackson

[TheEgoCrusher]

we've got the Gold's Gym ones that are really super hard rubber, like a rubber exterior and what seems like an iron interior, they are pretty awkward when you get up past 100 pounds.

I like the metal ones now that I've taken time to get used to them.  Inclining the 120's is kind of awkward coming down on your last rep of 4 or 5 but you just have to let them back down on your thighs above the knee.  People probably think I'm nuts but I use straps when dumbell pressing that much.  I have a couple bad fingers and it helps me keep the dumbells in place and allows me to lower them back to my lower thigh easier.

Doing the 120's isn't really a lot on incline but it's pretty good for a natty that weighs between 205-212 (depends on the day right now).  Not many nattys can do that for reps that weigh under 210. 

[lightweight]

The rule a thumb is 315 for 10 = 405 for 1
                           405 for 10 = 495 for 1



I read that in a fortune cookie..

I guess that doesn't work for lower weights because I can do 20+ reps with 135 but can't do 225.

[Big Worm]

hahahaha, thanks man, i was actually making fun of myself for being fat.

You look much better in that pic than you do with your shirt on pic..

[musclecenter]

Branch Warren & Overall Winner  John Fish
(Tom Deter in the far right ?)
(photos courtesy of musculardevelopment.com)

[kyomu]

I think Dex has not trained well or eating well or doing insulin these days.

Branch looks big muscle with fat.
But Dex looks small muscle with fat.

[bigdumbbell]

good to see branch with clothes on...he looks healthier that way