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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Rearden Metal on October 10, 2006, 04:24:14 PM
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Here is Branch Warren, just one week after the Mr. O contest. Can you say edema? Blood pressure? I hope this guy starts taking at least a nominal interest in his own health...
What do you guys think?
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he sort of looks like a big pile of shit.
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cpl more...
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WOW, he is holding a shitload of water.
Branch doesnt look one bit decent, but he looked like shit at the O, so this doesnt suprise me.....
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Here is Branch Warren, just one week after the Mr. O contest. Can you say edema? Blood pressure? I hope this guy starts taking at least a nominal interest in his own health...
What do you guys think?
Overated. He should quit whilst he is ahead.
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Overated. He should quit whilst he is ahead.
you mean while he's alive?
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you mean while he's alive?
that's kinda what I'm thinking.
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not to wish death on anybody but he looks so bad that i hope he dies just so i don't have to see him anymore.
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WTH did Branch east in one week? Just because it is offseason doesn't mean trash your physique. I think he should try to bring his physique back down to the size of the Arnold this year where he looked much more complete than at the Olympia. He was just too big at the Olympia IMO.
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his arms look syntholed
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He looks 50 years old................
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He looks 50 years old................
big fan of branch but whoa! you guys are right.
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take 50mg dianabol a day + test prop 100mg/ml a day + 4-6iu growth a day,,,multyply those doses by 2-3 each per day and guess what you get,,,you get the picture ;)
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ahhahaha Skip looks just like Branch.
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its pretty easy to put on 20-40lbs within a few days after a show...lots of water retention.
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what? no glutamine?
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you mean while he's alive?
Exactly. whilst his organs are functioning.
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he looks to be in the same health as tom prince
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he looks to be in the same health as tom prince
thats reassuring.. not.
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HE REBOUNDS HARDER THAN RODMAN!!
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Surely another Advil victim in the making.
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He's definitely going in my next "dead pool"!
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i think he is smart, and here's why. He knows he is known for extreme conditioning. Why would he jeopardize his health for a longer period of time than he has too? the solution; get waterlogged as soon as possible after competing. Don't stay dry for long.
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It's just water but damn I bet the promoter was pissed
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WOW, he looks terrible. when's his video coming out? i wanna see this fuckin science experiment lift heavy ass weight.
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i think he is smart, and here's why. He knows he is known for extreme conditioning. Why would he jeopardize his health for a longer period of time than he has too? the solution; get waterlogged as soon as possible after competing. Don't stay dry for long.
Absolutely wrong. The pic tells us he used tons of diuretics to get in shape for the O. He has rebound edema and was holding a lot of water even before hitting the diuretics (as the pre show pics showed). A healthier approach is not getting so watery at any point. And tapering diuretics can be a good idea after shows as well because the stress that type of quick rebound causes is not healthy.
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I think Branch is just so focused on being a good BB that he dose not stop to think about his health either way I have always been a big Branch fan but I do think he is a little overrated. And his abs are horrible.
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Sooooo Ovvverrrrattteedd!!! Just proves that this guy is even more of a chemical dependent body to rebound that badly. To all you guys who bashed me for saying he at best is a good "B" level bodybuilder, just look at that shape (blob)! Dont you just look at those pics and wish you looked like that.
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Absolutely wrong. The pic tells us he used tons of diuretics to get in shape for the O. He has rebound edema and was holding a lot of water even before hitting the diuretics (as the pre show pics showed). A healthier approach is not getting so watery at any point. And tapering diuretics can be a good idea after shows as well because the stress that type of quick rebound causes is not healthy.
umm, "watery" is a relative term. And of course there is "rebound" edema... although i think that is a buzz term you are using to make yourself sound smart. His body was depleted as all hell, after a contest his body would hold onto any water it could/can get if he was not trying to stay lean/dry. Is he really that watery? i don't think so... its a relative term like i said. i am willing to bet that about 99.9% of normal people are much more "watery" than that on any given day. he looks watery because he is lean.
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umm, "watery" is a relative term. And of course there is "rebound" edema... although i think that is a buzz term you are using to make yourself sound smart. His body was depleted as all hell, after a contest his body would hold onto any water it could/can get if he was not trying to stay lean/dry. Is he really that watery? i don't think so... its a relative term like i said. i am willing to bet that about 99.9% of normal people are much more "watery" than that on any given day. he looks watery because he is lean.
Come on, look at his back. He is so watery he looks like he is at the fattest point in his off season. Do you really think normal people hold that much water? You don't think the steroids and GH made him hold any additional SQ water?
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i think he is smart, and here's why. He knows he is known for extreme conditioning. Why would he jeopardize his health for a longer period of time than he has too? the solution; get waterlogged as soon as possible after competing. Don't stay dry for long.
Quite possibly the dumbest post ever. By allowing such a drastic weight gain, and edema, he is doing far more harm than by slowly easing into offseason eating.
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its pretty easy to put on 20-40lbs within a few days after a show...lots of water retention.
I've put on 25 lbs in a week after a show, and still been pretty hard. What he has done in one week is excessive, IMO.
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Van and Traps are both right. It's a rebound, and his body is still holding low BF. Real important to taper alot of contest tools even after the contest. The rebound is the 2nd most dangerous part of bodybuilding, after diuretics. I know 2 guys that have rebounded by 40lbs in as little as 20hrs, one was sent to the hospital, and put back on lasix, the other just waddled to our amusement for a few days.
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The best time to make gains is right after a show after you're all dieted down. You body is primed for growth. Dorian knew this very well. While Flex, Shawn and others were taking months off afterward going on vacations and cruises and shit. Dorian was right back at the gym on a high calorie diet. Your body makes phenomenal gain after a hard diet and that is exactly what Branch is doing.
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The best time to make gains is right after a show after you're all dieted down. You body is primed for growth. Dorian knew this very well. While Flex, Shawn and others were taking months off afterward going on vacations and cruises and shit. Dorian was right back at the gym on a high calorie diet. Your body makes phenomenal gain after a hard diet and that is exactly what Branch is doing.
Right, not to mention the most insane pumps. Also it feels great just going in not worrying about cardio anymore or the contest but lifting to lift big. I wonder if Kamali ever gets tired of bulking year round?
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Everyone seems to be an expert on Branch Warren in this thread. He's been at this a pretty long time. He knows what he is doing no matter how he looks to anyone. I think I saw these pictures last spring after the early shows... I dont think they were from the recent (one week) past.
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The best time to make gains is right after a show after you're all dieted down. You body is primed for growth. Dorian knew this very well. While Flex, Shawn and others were taking months off afterward going on vacations and cruises and shit. Dorian was right back at the gym on a high calorie diet. Your body makes phenomenal gain after a hard diet and that is exactly what Branch is doing.
If my memory serves me correctly, Jay did this too last year after losing to Coleman at the Olympia. Maybe he knew this too or am I not thinking straight?
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Branch offseason? ....... So ive seen worse......
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Wow! I can't believe Branch is only like 30-32 yrs old.
He looks close to 50! Sad....very sad.
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Jay Cutler in his One Step Closer DVD says that he trains through his rebound due to his genetics. He says other athletes such as Kevin and Ronnie are blessed geneticly, so it enables them to take some time off. Cutler also says that he gradually converts over to his offseason diet and doesn't just jump in.
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Yeah, but it's not like he's gaining new muscle, just putting back the weight he lost, and doing it at a drastic pace at that. I don't think that's too healthy.
Branch did say that the diuretics Tom Prince gave him for the 2001 Nationals almost killed him. I'm not so sure that sounds like a guy who knows what he's doing. Moreso a guy who just takes whatever some guru tells him to.
Feels good though,besto workouts ever
No telling what he took ::) Hope teh chad does not get to him though
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Maybe he wants to die an early death hahahahahaha oh brother hahahahahahaha.
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I always thought Branch looked very old for his chronological age
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Well what about some pics of him where he isn't flexing and straining his face - this will kinda exagerate his look - lets see some where he is relaxed - if he still looks the same then something may be wrong.
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i think he still looks great- way better than any of us will ever look.even looking like that.
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i think he still looks great- way better than any of us will ever look.even looking like that.
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you're kidding,right?
Is that looking good for you?
healthy as hell..
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only problem I see is his face is somewhat red -probably a touch of high blood pressure- what do you expect he uses alot of gear ad other exotic goodies- dude looks great in those pics- unhealthy yes-but his physique still is impressive- branch is one of the most hardcore wankers on this whole planet!
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come on people are you all are blind...warren looks awesome in these pics..he looks thicker than the thickest...this is what bodybuilding is all about...freaky mass monsters and warren is one of the biggest guys out there..people this guy will make a big slash at the arnold 2007..this guy is the real thing...warren rulz
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i would also like to comment on what people are saying about him "obviously" having high blood pressure. Now, i have no clue whether he does or not... what i DO know is that he is probably of irish or scottish descent by looking at him. They're a naturally light skinned people. When he flexes and or strains he's gonna get a lot more red/flushed in the face compared to someone who is naturally darker, because its more noticable. And like i have said before... when branch is not dieted down, he's not a bad looking fellow. I had an MD where he was on the cover and did a photo shoot in a beanie. Some girls at my house saw it and said he looked like collin ferrel on roids and that he was good looking.
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Branch offseason? ....... So ive seen worse......
Sure, 7 MONTHS into offseason, not 7 DAYS.
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The best time to make gains is right after a show after you're all dieted down. You body is primed for growth. Dorian knew this very well. While Flex, Shawn and others were taking months off afterward going on vacations and cruises and shit. Dorian was right back at the gym on a high calorie diet. Your body makes phenomenal gain after a hard diet and that is exactly what Branch is doing.
While I agree with this, I don't think Branch has put on 40 NEW lbs of muscle. Maybe a pound or 2 at best. The rest is water, ie: Edema. This is NOT smart, it's NOT taking advantage of a rebound.
Like I said, he's huge, nasty and has awesome muscularity. However I just don't see him giving a shizzle about his health.
And no, you can't "see" high blood pressure. It's just a guess, but i'd put money on it!
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you mean while he's alive?
haha, then he has to speed up.
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Branch is simply hardcore!!! 100% the dude is a freak.
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Branch is simply hardcore!!! 100% the dude is a freak.
hardcore idiocy.
his blood pressure is higher than a boing 747 midatlantic. The guy will be dead in no time if he goes on like this.
Ever noticed the facial chages he made in the last 2 years? He looks like he's 50.
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Absolutely wrong. The pic tells us he used tons of diuretics to get in shape for the O. He has rebound edema and was holding a lot of water even before hitting the diuretics (as the pre show pics showed). A healthier approach is not getting so watery at any point. And tapering diuretics can be a good idea after shows as well because the stress that type of quick rebound causes is not healthy.
100% correct, the rest of you guys no offence but need to get you self a little more educated in bodybuilding comp b4 you post you opinions, this happens to all bb after a competitions BUT NOT ALL FOR THE SAME REASONS!!
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Absolutely wrong. The pic tells us he used tons of diuretics to get in shape for the O. He has rebound edema and was holding a lot of water even before hitting the diuretics (as the pre show pics showed). A healthier approach is not getting so watery at any point. And tapering diuretics can be a good idea after shows as well because the stress that type of quick rebound causes is not healthy.
Thank you. A voice of reason.
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Absolutely wrong. The pic tells us he used tons of diuretics to get in shape for the O. He has rebound edema and was holding a lot of water even before hitting the diuretics (as the pre show pics showed). A healthier approach is not getting so watery at any point. And tapering diuretics can be a good idea after shows as well because the stress that type of quick rebound causes is not healthy.
dude the bottom line is virtually every pro bodybuilder today uses diuretics..so don't keep on going on and on about diuretics...every one takes it including iron jay and ronnie coleman.this stuff is the part of pro bodybuilding just like synthol is the part of bodybuilding...its all good i think. ;D
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=100950.0;attach=109245;image)
looks like branch has the ronnie syndrome - look how much smaller one arm is than the other.
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yeah it sure looks like it. maybe the angle??
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I always thought high blood pressure rarely manifests in physical symptoms, which is why it is known as "the silent killer".
Regarding Branch's looks, his appearance has obviously changed over the years due to drug use. The accelerated aging, hair loss, bloat in the face, etc. Hard to really judge when you have all those things to consider. Maybe as a natural he would look good though. Using drugs is one thing, but I know I would for sure draw the line at health or physical changes to my face that profound.
Branch is THE negative example for how steroids ruin your face.
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I think Branch just looks a bit older when hes all oiled up, tanned and dieted right down...about a year ago, branch was on the cover of MD, the one where he brought a big copy of it up on stage i think for the ARnold classic?? he didn't look that bad in that issue.
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I always thought high blood pressure rarely manifests in physical symptoms, which is why it is known as "the silent killer".
Regarding Branch's looks, his appearance has obviously changed over the years due to drug use. The accelerated aging, hair loss, bloat in the face, etc. Hard to really judge when you have all those things to consider. Maybe as a natural he would look good though. Using drugs is one thing, but I know I would for sure draw the line at health or physical changes to my face that profound.
Your "silent killer" remark is spot on. The only physical indicator that I know of is actual measurement of blood pressure using instruments of some kind. If anyone else knows something else, now would be the time to chime in.
I don't know why he appears to be so bloated and red, however, considering the chemicals this man has ingested to get to this point, I would say it isn't safe to try to predict anything. I wish him luck and hope he doesn't hurt himself.
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Check out the line around his ankles where he took off his socks off. Damn, my wife gets those during her period......Maybe Branch is premenstrual
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WTF ! I hope to God this is not the next guy to die !
that is so unhealthy
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Check out the line around his ankles where he took off his socks off. Damn, my wife gets those during her period......Maybe Branch is premenstrual
What?
sorry to bust your nice idea, but good ole Branchie just forgot to put pro-tan on his feet. ;D
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=100950.0;attach=109245;image)
looks like branch has the ronnie syndrome - look how much smaller one arm is than the other.
Everyone has this to a certain extent, Dexter and Jay come to mind, Jay's right leg is actually not that big, dexter's left arms is actually not that big, etc
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The next Tom Prince.
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Huge but was not in shape that night. His new dvd should be out around December he said.
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Branch must be off the ThermoShred............. .
(http://www.muscletech.com/MAIN/IMAGES/PRODUCTS/THERMOSHRED/PRD_thermoshred.jpg)
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first time i've seen him out of shape