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BRANCH WARREN
Branch Warren is an American professional bodybuilder from Tyler, Texas. A highly awarded athlete, Branch has won numerous professional contests in his bodybuilding career. Including the 2011 and 2012 Arnold Classic, one of the world’s biggest bodybuilding events.
Branch decided to follow the path of bodybuilding early in his life, when he was still in high school. His love for the ‘iron sport’ led him to compete in his first show as a teen – claiming the 1st place title of the 1992 Teen Mr. America.
Nine years later, Branch entered the Pro circuit where he continued displaying awesome performances. Throughout the years, his bodybuilding career kept growing, reaching its peak in 2012 when he won the Arnold Classic a second time in a row.
This is his story:
“Have you stayed focused on achieving your goals so far? If not get back on track and make this a productive day. If so, keep pushing and know that you are one day closer to the goal line.”
Athlete Statistics
Weight245 - 255lbs (111.1 - 115.7kg)
Height5'6" (167.5cm)
Arms21''
Chest56
''Waist34''
Thighs30''
Age45
Date of BirthFebruary 28,1975
NationalityAmericanProfessionProfessional Bodybuilder
Era2000, 2010, 1990
Accomplishments
Competitions
1992 AAU Teenage Mr. America, Short, and Overall – 1st place
1993 NPC Teenage Nationals, Lightheavyweight, and Overall – 1st place
1999 NPC Junior Nationals, Heavyweight – 4th place
2000 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 3rd place
2001 NPC Nationals, Heavyweight – 1st place
2004 Night of Champions – 8th place
2004 GNC Show of Strength 4th place
2005 Charlotte Pro – 1st place
2005 Europa Supershow – 1st place
2006 IFBB San Francisco Pro Invitational – 2nd place
2005 Mr. Olympia – 8th place
2006 Mr. Olympia – 12th place
2007 New York Pro – 1st place
2009 Mr. Olympia – 2nd place
2010 Mr. Olympia – 3rd place
2011 Arnold Classic – 1st place
2011 British Grand Prix – 1st place
2012 Arnold Classic – 1st place
2012 Australian Grand Prix – 1st place
Mr. Olympia 2012 – 5th place
2013 Mr. Olympia – 9th place
2014 Australian Pro – 4th place
2014 Mr. Olympia – 6th place
2015 Arnold Classic – 2nd place
2015 Europa Atlantic City Pro – 1st place
Mr. Olympia 2015 – 6th place
Biography
Branch’s Early Bodybuilding Days
Born in 1975 in Tyler Texas, Branch Warren found a love for bodybuilding from a young age. He began lifting weights as a teen, and he quickly became passionate about improving his physique.
Branch was so impressed with bodybuilding, that he went on to compete in a show when he was still in high school. It was in 1992 when Branch stepped on the stage for the first time, winning the Teenage Mr. America title.
From the very beginning of his career, Branch showed great enthusiasm and work ethic. He was willing to do whatever it took to reach his goals. In fact, Branch even used to sneak into local gyms as a teen, due to the fact he couldn’t pay for the cost of a gym membership.
First Major Competitions
After tasting success on the bodybuilding stage for the very first time, Branch’s love for the sport grew even stronger.
When he stepped on the stage again a year later, Branch came in even better condition than before. Ultimately, this won him his second title in a row – the 1993 NPC Teenage Nationals Overall Champion.
Because of his early success in bodybuilding, Branch was able to quickly progress among the competitive ranks.
His first two victories were later followed by another success – 1st place at the 2001 National Championships. It was at this point Branch became a professional bodybuilder.
Making His Pro Debut
In 2004, Branch made his Pro Debut at the Night of Champions, taking 8th place. A few months later, he entered the GNC Show of Strength where he finished in 4th place.
Branch didn’t have to wait long for his first victory in the professional circuit. It was in 2005, only one year after his debut, when Branch took his first Pro title as the Charlotte Pro Champion.
At this point, Branch’s promising bodybuilding career was taken to even greater heights. After winning the Charlotte Pro, Branch went on to win yet another title just a few months later – the Europa Supershow Overall champion.
In 2006, Branch participated in the Arnold Classic for the first time. Impressively, he almost won the contest by taking 2nd place.
Mr. Olympia
Branch Warren’s first Mr. Olympia appearance came in 2005. Gracing the famous Olympia stage for the first time, Branch ultimately finished among the top 8 bodybuilders in the world.
From there, Branch became a regular Olympia competitor – taking place in the contest every year. His best result came in 2009, when he placed 2nd to Jay Cutler.
