Never seen before pictures of Ronnie and Branch

BigChef · Oct 15, 2010

Some pics from Metroflex gym before Ronnie and Branch turned pro. I think Branch is 17 in these pics!

ajdos · Oct 15, 2010

Shows they had some serious genetic potential from an early time. Cool pics.

Pheedno · Oct 15, 2010

you left out the one that has a big sign hanging on the building that says: "Ronnie Coleman. A true drug free champ"

PlateStacker45 · Oct 15, 2010

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BigChef · Oct 15, 2010

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Doh! Didnt see that thread. Thanks mate!

Pains the game · Oct 28, 2010

ajdos said:
Shows they had some serious genetic potential from an early time. Cool pics.

Ya

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Funny

mojolnir · Oct 28, 2010

I have never seen these before but damn you could tell from an early age these guys were gonna become amazing bodybuilders.

Ashop · Oct 29, 2010

BigChef said:
Some pics from Metroflex gym before Ronnie and Branch turned pro. I think Branch is 17 in these pics!

I have some old pics and mags with photos like that.
Those are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Emery · Oct 29, 2010

I have seen people post that Branch doesn't have good genetics...

I don't think I have seen a 17 year old ever look like that! His genetics are out of this world IMO.

3BILLS · Oct 29, 2010

Emery said:
I have seen people post that Branch doesn't have good genetics...

I don't think I have seen a 17 year old ever look like that! His genetics are out of this world IMO.

haha yes i agree

brisk walk · Oct 29, 2010

Branch is huge but has zero shape.....a piss poor bodybuilder......a boulder has better shape than Branch.....He is no Bob Paris!!!!

BigChef · Oct 29, 2010

brisk walk said:
Branch is huge but has zero shape.....a piss poor bodybuilder......a boulder has better shape than Branch.....He is no Bob Paris!!!!

He was 2nd Mr Olmypia last year and 3rd this year so who would argue with that? I dont think he is piss poor bodybuilder but would you say it to his face eh?

Michaelthomasj · Oct 29, 2010

brisk walk said:
Branch is huge but has zero shape.....a piss poor bodybuilder......a boulder has better shape than Branch.....He is no Bob Paris!!!!

Yeah whatever! The man was top 3 two years in a row.

j4ever · Oct 29, 2010

BigChef said:
He was 2nd Mr Olmypia last year and 3rd this year so who would argue with that? I dont think he is piss poor bodybuilder but would you say it to his face eh?

True

blackpossom · Oct 29, 2010

i think those pictures show what it takes to be a top olympia bodybuilder and the YEARS of dedication and sacrifice even with great genetics. branch looked that good at 17 and it still took him how many years to be top 3 at the olympia?

just my .02

Emery · Oct 30, 2010

Just to make it on the stage as an IFBB pro is a huge accomplishment. To say Branch has piss poor shape is your opinion... I think to make it to 250+ pounds, ripped at 5-7 says something about his genetics... Some of us are cheetahs and others are silver back gorillas! Branch is a silver back!

I respect the man and think that no matter what, he has the genetics to get huge and ripped. Coupled with his work ethic it has put him in the top 3 at the Olympia several times. I have talked to a fella that was Branch's training partner for a few months years ago... He is a very dedicated bodybuilder but said Branch is like no other in the gym. Genetics or not, he is awesome. Look at his tree trunk legs... There are some damn good genetics there!

I would be more than happy to be top 3 at my first "local" show. To be top 3 at the Mr. O... That is for the genetic freaks out there. The smaller more aesthetically pleasing physiques aren't placing at the Olympia these days...