Lee Labrada is a professional bodybuilder, published author and CEO of Labrada Nutrition. He won the title Mr. Universe in 1985 and placed top 4 for seven consecutive years in Mr. Olympia.[1] He was a high-intensity trainer, utilizing low workout volume and pushing sets to failure and beyond.[2] In 2002, at the request of the city of Houston, Labrada launched the "Get Lean Houston" campaign to combat the city's obesity problem.[3] In 2004, Labrada was inducted into the IFBB Pro-Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.[4] In 2005 he wrote a fitness book.[1] He founded the company Labrada Nutrition, which sells nutritional supplements.[1] He is father of bodybuilder Hunter Labrada.
Publications edit
- The Lean Body Promise, 2005. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-059371-1
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References edit
- ^ a b c Philip Ellis (15 August 2020). "Bodybuilder Lee Labrada Shared the Simple Diet and Training Plan That Keep Him Shredded at 60". Men's Health.
- ^ Merritt, Greg. "HIT Training: Ultimate Guide to High-Intensity Workouts". The Barbell. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ Coman, Julian (19 January 2003). "Houston, you have a big, big problem". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
- ^ "The UH bodybuilder tycoon: Lee Labrada pumps up a thriving business of sports supplements". CultureMap Houston. Retrieved 2021-12-30.