2012 Arnold Classic - Branch Warren training chest 3 weeks out

[mesmorph78]

http://mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/pro-training/branch-warren-gasp/4290-branch-warren-blasts-chest-3-weeks-out-from-the-asc.html

[Bevo]

Looks like those inclines were going to crush him

Like I said after watching levrone, Ronnie and Dorian nothing really impresses

[jude2]

There is a 6'1 270# black belt and trains MMA at my gym, that would bitch slap him for throwing the weights down like that.

[mesmorph78]

Looks like those inclines were going to crush him

Like I said after watching levrone, Ronnie and Dorian nothing really impresses

Those inclines look painful he just kept dropping the bar on his chest...

branch will be an ego trainer till he dies he doesnt know how to train anyway different, ive seen coleman on bfto 2002 using only 315 only for incline presses nd decline presses.. even though he can do a lot more he realises hes close to his show ... branch cant do .... too much ego
his set with 315 was bad ... but his ego made him put another plate on... and proceed to not even heget a full rep but drop the bar on his chest .... he honestly look like he was gonna die..
nearly 40 yrs old training like a ego filled 20 yr old...
even after all those injuries....
how sad

[abijahmaniaco]

WORST FORM I'VE EVER SEEN ON INCLINES EVER

just goes to show how you train means nothing. all drugs.

[abijahmaniaco]

Those inclines look painful he just kept dropping the bar on his chest...

branch will be an ego trainer till he dies he doesnt know how to train anyway different, ive seen coleman on bfto 2002 using only 315 only for incline presses nd decline presses.. even though he can do a lot more he realises hes close to his show ... branch cant do .... too much ego
his set with 315 was bad ... but his ego made him put another plate on... and proceed to not even heget a full rep but drop the bar on his chest .... he honestly look like he was gonna die..
nearly 40 yrs old training like a ego filled 20 yr old...
even after all those injuries....
how sad

insanity (not in a good way)

[The_Iron_Disciple]

Branch CLEARLY is the kind of guy who doesn't learn from his mistakes. That kind of training is just rediculous. Where's his head at ? Jesus christ.

[purenaturalstrength]

sickening


sickening

[supernick]

Those inclines look painful he just kept dropping the bar on his chest...

branch will be an ego trainer till he dies he doesnt know how to train anyway different, ive seen coleman on bfto 2002 using only 315 only for incline presses nd decline presses.. even though he can do a lot more he realises hes close to his show ... branch cant do .... too much ego
his set with 315 was bad ... but his ego made him put another plate on... and proceed to not even heget a full rep but drop the bar on his chest .... he honestly look like he was gonna die..
nearly 40 yrs old training like a ego filled 20 yr old...
even after all those injuries....
how sad
wasnt ronnie deadlifting 800 2 weeks out from the olympia???

[Bevo]

Ronnies form wasn't perfect but branch takes it to a whole another level, branch clearly couldn't handle more than 315 on those inclines..

Everyone should train like Shawn ray

[purenaturalstrength]

Those inclines look painful he just kept dropping the bar on his chest...

branch will be an ego trainer till he dies he doesnt know how to train anyway different, ive seen coleman on bfto 2002 using only 315 only for incline presses nd decline presses.. even though he can do a lot more he realises hes close to his show ... branch cant do .... too much ego
his set with 315 was bad ... but his ego made him put another plate on... and proceed to not even heget a full rep but drop the bar on his chest .... he honestly look like he was gonna die..
nearly 40 yrs old training like a ego filled 20 yr old...
even after all those injuries....
how sad

are you referring to tearing his tricep when falling off the stairs?

or about tearing some leg muscle falling out of his oversized truck?

[MB]

are you referring to tearing his tricep when falling off the stairs?

or about tearing some leg muscle falling out of his oversized truck?

Oddly enough, the safest place for Branch might be in the gym.  He should consider moving down to Metro-Flex until the Arnold, so he can avoid any household accidents. 

[purenaturalstrength]

Oddly enough, the safest place for Branch might be in the gym.  He should consider moving down to Metro-Flex until the Arnold, so he can avoid any household accidents. 

so what does that tell us? that his training method is safer than it appears?

i seriously do not understand any of this, it is baffling

also he does not appear to be as strong as he used to be?

[T-rex]

It would be interesting to see him spend one year training with Dorian's form and style (not even with HIT) and see if even though it's all drugs could he bring a winning package? Esp for his back. But these guys are creatures of habit sometimes. Atleast like you guys are saying, so close to a show is it worth doing 1/2" ROM 200lb dumbbell presses. I took motrin after watching his incline pressing.

[Immortal_Technique]

ASC may be his this year.


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what have you guys won?

[MB]

so what does that tell us? that his training method is safer than it appears?

i seriously do not understand any of this, it is baffling

also he does not appear to be as strong as he used to be?

His strength is down, but probably because he's so close to the show.  We haven't seen his back, but that's where he's had trouble being watery and thick skinned.  From the front in a tank top, with sweats on, he's looking like a contender. 

[T-rex]

ASC may be his this year.


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what have you guys won?

Valid point. What is your take on his training style, being so close to a show(possibly depleted), and with his past tricep injuries?  Too much to lose this close to the show. We're talking 100+k. I would just atleast tighten up form at a minimum. I respect Branch, but imagine an entire year of meals/lifting/gear for nothing.

[mesmorph78]

5 and a half weeks out

[Busted]

He has the worst form ever.  No wonder why hes always getting hurt. Whats with doing heavy weights when your can only bounce it off your chest.

[SF1900]

When he is inclining 4 plates, why doesnt he put clips on? Does he like when the plates clang against each other because it makes him "hardcore"? what an idiot.

[mesmorph78]

He has the worst form ever.  No wonder why hes always getting hurt. Whats with doing heavy weights when your can only bounce it off your chest.

thing is that actually look like it hurt....
thats not a bounce he was dropping it on his chest...
and could not lock or even go hlf way with one rep... which is understandable i guess as hes close to a show..
why not just stick to 315....
because of ego.. he cant help himself he has to go heavy ..even if he cant do it...(at the time)
sad for a man nearing his 40s

[mcluvin]

All I can say is he looked like a fucking beast when he dropped down to a tank top. Holy SHIT.

[abijahmaniaco]

When he is inclining 4 plates, why doesnt he put clips on? Does he like when the plates clang against each other because it makes him "hardcore"? what an idiot.

more convenient for his drop sets perhaps?

[bic_staedtler]

Remember your Weider principles!

FULL RANGE of MOTION

Branch proves it (and many, many others) ...NOT important. 

Train however you feel it best, where you're your strongest.  Fuck the rules if the rules don't apply.

[abijahmaniaco]

Remember your Weider principles!

FULL RANGE of MOTION

Branch proves it (and many, many others) ...NOT important. 

Train however you feel it best, where you're your strongest.  Fuck the rules if the rules don't apply.

it matters if you don't want injury.