Branch Warren

Branch Warren is an American retired IFBB Pro League professional bodybuilder.

Early life Warren was born in Tyler, Texas. He grew up on a cattle ranch and later moved to Fort Worth, Texas.

Career Warren placed second at the 2009 Mr. Olympia, the closest he came to winning the competition. His best wins came when he won both the 2011 and 2012 Arnold Classic competitions. He was previously sponsored by MuscleTech and Gaspari Nutrition. He often trains with Johnnie Jackson at the Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas, having also trained with Janae Kroc. He retired in 2015, and is now the founder and owner of a beef jerky company called Wicked Cutz Jerky.

Personal life Warren is married to a fellow bodybuilder named Trish. Their daughter, Faith Lea, was born on February 6, 2012.

Bodybuilding competitions 1992 AAU Teenage Mr. America, Short and Overall - 1st 1993 NPC Teenage Nationals, Lightheavyweight and Overall - 1st 2001 NPC Nationals, Heavyweight - 1st 2005 Charlotte Pro - 1st 2005 Europa Supershow - 1st 2005 Mr. Olympia - 8th 2006 Mr. Olympia - 12th 2007 New York Pro - 1st 2009 Mr. Olympia - 2nd 2010 Mr. Olympia - 3rd 2011 Arnold Classic - 1st 2011 British Grand Prx - 1st 2012 Arnold Classic - 1st 2012 Australian Grand Prix - 1st 2012 Mr. Olympia - 5th 2013 Mr. Olympia - 9th 2014 Dallas Europa - 1st 2014 Australian Pro - 4th 2014 Mr. Olympia - 6th 2015 Arnold Classic - 2nd 2015 Arnold classic Australia - 2nd 2015 Europa Atlantic City Pro - 1st 2015 Mr. Olympia - 6th