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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

Full Name: William Branch Warren
Weight	Height		Arms		Chest
245 - 255lbs (111.1 - 115.7kg)	5'6" (167.5cm)		21''		56''

Waist		Thighs		Age
34''		30''		49

Date of Birth		Nationality		Profession
February 28, 1975		American		Professional Bodybuilder

Era
2000, 2010, 1990

Weight	245 - 255lbs (111.1 - 115.7kg)
Height	5'6" (167.5cm)
Arms	21''
Chest	56''
Waist	34''
Thighs	30''
Age	49
Date of Birth	February 28, 1975
Nationality	American
Profession	Professional Bodybuilder
Era	2000, 2010, 1990

“Don’t cut corners or take the easy way out, it will end up biting you in the ass. Put in the work, stay focused, and be damn proud of what you have accomplished.”

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

“Try new exercises if you aren’t getting the results you were hoping for.”

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.

Later Contests

Between 2011-2015, Branch competed in over 12 Pro shows. This was a period where he cemented his status as one of the top Pros in the industry – winning the 2011 and 2012 edition of the Arnold Classic, and placing highly in the Mr. Olympia multiple times.

His other notable results from this period included;

2011 British Grand Prix, 1st place
2012 Australian Grand Prix, 1st place
2012 Mr. Olympia, 5th place
2015 Arnold Classic 2nd place
2015 Europa Atlantic City Pro, 1st place

Branch Warren Nowadays

Today, Branch is recognized as one of the world’s biggest names in bodybuilding. “The Texas Titan” continues to work hard on his goals while pushing his physique, and career to new heights.

His huge, vascular, and ripped physique has earned him respect among his fans and other bodybuilding competitors – solidifying his status as one of the greatest bodybuilding Pros from the 2000s and 2010s era.

Training

During his prime, Branch trained with weights five days per week. In addition to strength training, Branch also did cardio to maintain his ripped physique.

This is how his workout regimen looked;

Branch Warren Workout Routine

Monday – Back

Incline T-bar rows 3 sets x 10 reps
One arm dumbbell rows 3 sets x 8 reps
Bent-over barbell rows 3 sets x 8 reps
Lat pull downs 3 sets x 15 reps
Seated upright row machine 3 sets x 15 reps
Hammer strength pull downs 3 sets x 15 reps
Seated low cable row 3 sets x 20 reps
Rear delts on fly machine 4 sets x 10 reps
Bent over dumbbell rear laterals 4 sets x 10 reps

Tuesday – Chest

Incline bench press 3 sets x 8-12 reps
Flat dumbbell press 3 sets x 10 reps, drop set on the last set
Hammer strength incline press 3 sets x 10 reps
Weighted dips (with chains) 3 sets to failure
Cable crossovers 3 sets x 15 reps

Wednesday

Rest

Thursday – Arms (Biceps and Triceps)

Standing dumbbell curls 3 sets x 8 reps
Standing barbell curls 3 sets x 12 reps
Preacher curls 3 sets x 12 reps
Tricep pushdowns 3 sets x 15 reps
Seated dip machine 3 sets x 15 reps
Rope pushdowns 4 sets x 12 reps

Friday – Legs

Leg extensions 2 warm-up sets x 100 reps
Squats 2 light sets then 2 heavy sets to failure
Hack squats 3 sets x 10-15 reps
Leg press 3 sets x 30 reps
Seated leg curls 3 sets x 15 reps
Standing leg curls 3 sets x 10 reps
Lying leg curls 3 sets x 12 reps

Saturday – Lower Back, Shoulders

Deadlifts 3-4 warm-up sets then 4-5 heavy sets x 5-8 reps
Military press 2 warm-up sets and then 3 sets x 10 reps
Squats 3 sets x 12 reps
Side laterals 3 sets x 8-12 reps
Dumbell front raises 3 sets x 8 reps
Upright rows 3 sets x 12 reps

Sunday

Rest

Nutrition

On a normal day, Branch eats about 500 grams of protein. This is about 2 grams of protein per lbs of body weight. He also consumes about 400g of carbs during his ‘bulking’ phase.

In regards to fat, Branch doesn’t consume too much of it – he gets the majority of his daily fats from protein sources such as beef steak.

Branch also consumes two to three pounds of chicken daily. In the ‘off-season,’ he’ll eat different parts of the chicken. However, when he’s close to a contest, he’ll only eat the lean breast of the chicken.

Other foods Branch regularly consumes include;

10-20 egg whites per day
Fish
Whole-wheat pasta
Potatoes

Branch Warren Pre-Contest Diet

This is how a typical pre-contest diet looks for Branch;

1st Meal: 5 egg whites, 1 ½ cup oatmeal, 8 oz. red meat, fat burner
2nd Meal: 9 oz. fish, 1 ½ cup rice, 1 cup vegetables
Post-workout: 2 scoops protein
3rd Meal: 9 oz. chicken, 16 oz. potato (white or sweet)
4th Meal: 9 oz. fish, 1 ½ cup rice
5th Meal: 9 oz. chicken, 12 oz. potato
6th Meal: 10 egg whites

Supplements Branch Warren Takes

Creatine
Protein Powder
Fat Burner
Pre-Workout

Idols and Influences

Branch Warren is a self-motivated athlete. He always sets new goals for himself, doing whatever it takes to reach them.

His extensive list of achievements in bodybuilding, along with his remarkable physique has made him an idol for his fans around the world and other bodybuilders alike.

“Work hard in silence and let your success do all the talking. The most successful people I know bust their asses every day like they have nothing. Push yourself and go the extra mile I promise it will be worth it.”