Who is bodybuilder Lee Labrada?
LEE LABRADA became one of the most well-respected bodybuilders during a career spanning over two decades.
The former International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) star earned a whopping 22 major titles as a professional.
Who is bodybuilder Lee Labrada?
Lee Labrada is a 62-year-old former professional bodybuilder.
Originally from Cuba, the Labrada family moved to the United States when Lee was just a child.
They initially settled in Chicago and then moved to Jacksonville before his family relocated to Houston when he was in college.
Lee won numerous awards while bodybuilding and was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame since 2004.
He accomplished all of his achievements despite typically weighing around 185 pounds come showtime.
It meant he brought a unique blend of strength, grace and aesthetics to the bodybuilding stage.
When did Lee Labrada start bodybuilding?
To train with weights little Lee was inspired by his own father, who trained with a 50 kg barbell.
Labrada first got introduced to bodybuilding after he got injured playing football in high school and went into the weight room to get stronger and recover.
He told Culturemap Houston: “I quickly realized that I was a much better bodybuilder than a football player.
“At 5-foot-6 and 180 pounds I knew I wasn’t going to be a professional football player – but I found that I could be a very good professional bodybuilder.”
His debut took place in 1982 at the Texas Collegiate Championships, where he won first place.
Labrada’s professional highlight took place in 1985 in the contest Mr. Universe as he came out victorious.
And in 1986 Lee also won the Night of Champions.
Since 1987, he has been a seven-time participant of Mr. Olympia, but he did not win any of these competitions.
Labrada retired from the sport in 1995, with his last show coming at that year’s Arnold Classic.
What is Lee Labrada’s net worth?
Labrada maintains a strong presence in the fitness industry today.
He is currently the CEO of the sports nutrition company Labrada Nutrition which ships all over the world.
The IFBB hall of famer has racked up some considerable wealth from his bodybuilding and business exploits.
According to reports, Lee’s net worth ranges from $1million to $5million as of 2022.
Is Lee Labrada married and does he have any children?
Lee has been married to his wife Robin Dickerson since 1986.
The former bodybuilder had three sons – Hunter, Blade and Pierce.
Hunter has taken after his dad and is staking his claim as a force on the Olympia stage.
Hunter came in fourth during last year’s Olympia competition.
He is currently prepping to step on stage at his third time out at the prestigious competition in December 2023.