Branch Warren out of the Mr.o

[Mr.Freeze]

tricep injury:(

[IronRobi]

That's a shame. Don't think he would have won it, but still a shame. This is what these guys train for.

[gordi]

I was really looking forward to seeing what he looked like this year. His upper body really seems to be catching up to his legs, and he obviously trains like a beast.

[O-Train]

I was really looking forward to seeing what he looked like this year. His upper body really seems to be catching up to his legs, and he obviously trains like a beast.

I think he trains like a bit of an idiot. Yelling and grunting and throwing weights around. I saw a couple of his videos and personally I would exhange what most people call hardcore with the word dumb. The fact that he injured himself this close to the O speaks volumes. It sucks he can't compete though, I was also looking forward to seeing what he would bring.

[Freebsd1977]

Go Dennis Wolf, WOOT!

[Big D]

that sucks,, he must be pissed

[SteveMan]

yeah it sucks but he isn't a contender for top 3 ... no way

[5151]

disappointing for sure he is one of my favorites.

[tex]

I think he trains like a bit of an idiot. Yelling and grunting and throwing weights around. I saw a couple of his videos and personally I would exhange what most people call hardcore with the word dumb. The fact that he injured himself this close to the O speaks volumes. It sucks he can't compete though, I was also looking forward to seeing what he would bring.

you dont grunt when you press the 200lb db's?? it's kinda hard to put them down gently as well.....i only get up to 105's and i know i always drop them after i'm done.....couldnt imagine what the 200's would feel like.....sucks about branch dropping out....one of the hardest workin men in the sport.....

[UkrainianGuy]

Written by Dave Palumbo
Friday, 15 August 2008

Branch Warren is officially out of the 2008 Mr Olympia contest. According to Warren, "I slipped while walking down a flight of steps at my house. When I tried to catch myself and stop the fall, the quick, sudden, movement caused a small tear in my triceps where it attaches at the elbow. "

Never one to let a setback get him down, "The Working Man's Bodybuilder" is having the tendon surgically repaired later this morning. Warren insists that he'll continue training his lower body while the triceps injury heals. He also promises to be ready to compete by the time the Arnold Classic rolls around in March 2009.

[UkrainianGuy]

Written by Steve Blechman (DA BOSS OF MD)
August 15, 2008

Branch had surgery this early morning, Friday August 15th, for tricep injury. The surgery was very successful. Branch was in the best shape of his life before the injury.. We wish him a speedy recovery. And Branch promises to be ready for the Arnold Classic March 2009. Dave Palumbo will do a post surgery update and interview with Branch on MDTV this weekend at the Europa Super Show. Stay tuned....

[Vegas]

He was supposed to guest pose in Newfoundland around the same time as the Olympia. Not sure if he's going to have to cancel that as well.