Straight Talk from Lee Labrada: Controversy - Does He or Doesn't He?

**Prince** · 09-09-2011, 01:02 PM

Straight Talk from Lee Labrada: Controversy - Does He or Doesn't He?
by Lee Labrada source

Recently, I shared some photos from my bodybuilding competition shape “comeback” on Facebook to inspire my fans. After physically being out of the bodybuilding limelight for over 15 years, I decided to get into the best condition I could, at the age of 51. Not for the posing podium, this time, but for the lens of physique photography greats Mike Neveux of Ironman magazine and Alex Ardenti of Muscle Mag/REPS magazines.

I posted a sneak preview (picture shown on the right) of what you’ll soon see in the pages of these magazines. My goal was to hit a personal best and being over 50, to see if I still measured up to my former competition shape from my 30’s. What I didn’t count on when I posted the pics was the controversial buzz it created on some bodybuilding forums.

All but a few of the comments on Facebook were positive. I want to thank all of my fans who rushed to my defense when certain disgruntled individuals made inferences about whether I am a “natural” bodybuilder or not. Here are some facts that I will share with you guys.

1.) I’ve never hidden the fact that back in my bodybuilding competition days I used anabolics; the irony is that they actually made me look more bloated. My competition weight then was 185-190 pounds. Today I weigh 175, so the question is, did they really help that much?

2.) In 1990, I passed an IOC drug test to compete in the IFBB Mr.Olympia. Incidentally, that also was the year that I beat then-Mr.Olympia Lee Haney in the pre-judging, the only man to ever do so since Haney’s first O win in 1984. I placed 2nd that year, narrowly missing winning the title. My bodyweight? 180 pounds.

3.) Currently, my testosterone levels are within normal physiological levels; I do not use GH, insulin, anti-estrogens or any other drugs. Just good nutrition, supplementation, and hard training. This is what you are seeing in my current photos– and to my few detractors, sorry, you’re just going to have to live with that. I say this in humility, but to the point: Sometimes it’s difficult for certain individuals to see someone throw a 100 mph fastball or run a 4.3s 40 yd sprint, and realize that no matter how many performance enhancing drugs they take, they’ll never measure up. I thank God for my great genetics, as I have been blessed.

4.) I am a big proponent of drug testing in bodybuilding, and am crusading to bring IOC testing back to the IFBB Professional ranks. It will be an uphill battle, but it will be good for our sport in the long run. It will create a more positive view of bodybuilding, and give more young men and women the motivation to compete.

5.) Lastly, I am always honest with people. You can count on me to provide accurate, truthful information along with sports nutrition products that can be trusted. My mission in life now is to help others get into the best shape they can, and to achieve good health.

I hope that clears everything up and we can get on with pumping iron and improving our bodies! As always, I am here to help those that come to me with genuine hearts and open minds. It is an honor to be your Lean Body Coach.

**brad1224** · 09-09-2011, 01:09 PM

interesting

**Prince** · 09-09-2011, 01:22 PM

superior genetics.

**Imosted** · 09-09-2011, 01:46 PM

Sorry guys but i call bullshit!!! age of 51 and that physique?

Ps i guess we all know cutler is natural too.

**inthetrenches** · 09-09-2011, 10:50 PM

hard to believe. but i have seen crazier things

**smaj210** · 09-10-2011, 12:52 AM

the only problem i have with this is that some of these guys say ban gear after they have used and competed, it feels as if they are trying to stop new/younger guys overreaching their potential

**IronAddict** · 09-10-2011, 12:57 AM

Go for it!

**Samay** · 09-10-2011, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by Prince

Straight Talk from Lee Labrada: Controversy - Does He or Doesn't He?
by Lee Labrada source

Recently, I shared some photos from my bodybuilding competition shape “comeback” on Facebook to inspire my fans. After physically being out of the bodybuilding limelight for over 15 years, I decided to get into the best condition I could, at the age of 51. Not for the posing podium, this time, but for the lens of physique photography greats Mike Neveux of Ironman magazine and Alex Ardenti of Muscle Mag/REPS magazines.

I posted a sneak preview (picture shown on the right) of what you’ll soon see in the pages of these magazines. My goal was to hit a personal best and being over 50, to see if I still measured up to my former competition shape from my 30’s. What I didn’t count on when I posted the pics was the controversial buzz it created on some bodybuilding forums.

All but a few of the comments on Facebook were positive. I want to thank all of my fans who rushed to my defense when certain disgruntled individuals made inferences about whether I am a “natural” bodybuilder or not. Here are some facts that I will share with you guys.

1.) I’ve never hidden the fact that back in my bodybuilding competition days I used anabolics; the irony is that they actually made me look more bloated. My competition weight then was 185-190 pounds. Today I weigh 175, so the question is, did they really help that much?

2.) In 1990, I passed an IOC drug test to compete in the IFBB Mr.Olympia. Incidentally, that also was the year that I beat then-Mr.Olympia Lee Haney in the pre-judging, the only man to ever do so since Haney’s first O win in 1984. I placed 2nd that year, narrowly missing winning the title. My bodyweight? 180 pounds.

3.) Currently, my testosterone levels are within normal physiological levels; I do not use GH, insulin, anti-estrogens or any other drugs. Just good nutrition, supplementation, and hard training. This is what you are seeing in my current photos– and to my few detractors, sorry, you’re just going to have to live with that. I say this in humility, but to the point: Sometimes it’s difficult for certain individuals to see someone throw a 100 mph fastball or run a 4.3s 40 yd sprint, and realize that no matter how many performance enhancing drugs they take, they’ll never measure up. I thank God for my great genetics, as I have been blessed.

4.) I am a big proponent of drug testing in bodybuilding, and am crusading to bring IOC testing back to the IFBB Professional ranks. It will be an uphill battle, but it will be good for our sport in the long run. It will create a more positive view of bodybuilding, and give more young men and women the motivation to compete.

5.) Lastly, I am always honest with people. You can count on me to provide accurate, truthful information along with sports nutrition products that can be trusted. My mission in life now is to help others get into the best shape they can, and to achieve good health.

I hope that clears everything up and we can get on with pumping iron and improving our bodies! As always, I am here to help those that come to me with genuine hearts and open minds. It is an honor to be your Lean Body Coach.

**mario_ps2** · 09-10-2011, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Imosted

Sorry guys but i call bullshit!!! age of 51 and that physique?

Ps i guess we all know cutler is natural too.

Exactly!!! Bullshit..this guy is still on roids..

come on guys don't be that naive..

.

are you that fooled?

**gearin up** · 09-10-2011, 10:41 PM

170 lbs. ? how tall is he?

**ANIMALHAUS** · 09-11-2011, 10:36 AM

He is so fucking full of shit! What a jerk off...

**bdeljoose** · 09-11-2011, 11:41 AM

Liar

**murf23** · 09-11-2011, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by inthetrenches

hard to believe. but i have seen crazier things

Really ??? This would prob be the craziest thing Ive ever seen ...Him not on any drugs lol please

**chesty4** · 09-11-2011, 08:27 PM

He did, he didn't....he does, he doesn't. Does it really matter?

Frankly he's an adult, his his body and it's his choice so I don't care. He's still one of the best small guys ever. Labrada was always one of my favorites.

**bigdtrain** · 09-11-2011, 08:35 PM

either he has better genetics than everyone alive and can look like that all natural or..... he is geared. what a sack of shit. obviously a shit ton more goes into it than gear. you dont just gear and look like that, tons and tons of sacrifice, dedication, and serious hard work, however chemical help was also involved for him to reach that physique.

**bigdtrain** · 09-11-2011, 08:37 PM

this is what natural bbing looks like, got it guys

**ANIMALHAUS** · 09-12-2011, 12:37 PM

**KelJu** · 09-12-2011, 12:40 PM

I would wager my left nut that he is lying though his teeth.

**Ahrnold** · 09-12-2011, 12:52 PM

he's 5'3? 5'5?

**juggernaut** · 09-12-2011, 01:01 PM

I met Lee in person at a show. I towered over him. I'm 6'2". No joke-he's a short dude. Like POSSIBLY 5'4", so he might not be lying. My buddy (Joe Franco) a natty IFPA competitor is on the short side and weighs in at 155/160-ish in the offseason (I think).

Lee's probably one of the most symmetrical guys I've ever seen, aside from Shawn Ray-another lighter competitor.

**.V.** · 09-12-2011, 01:08 PM

I was gonna ask the same question as a few others about his height. THAT is a 170lb body? He must be pretty short because I'm 6'0" and at 200lbs I'm way too little. Mrs.V. is 5'3" and at 150 she looks much better than I do...more muscular appearing on her frame too.

As to whether he uses anaboics? I don't know, nor do I care. I'd guess that a physique like that cannot be achieved naturally but hey if he can do it...more power to him and I applaud him. If he's lying...oh well then I don't respect him because he lies. But as to if he uses or not...It doesn't matter to me. Duh...look what boards I frequent.

**Joe Franco** · 09-12-2011, 01:13 PM

Why not beleive him?
Is it for the fact he has a better physique then most?
I do know he is very intelligent and that is needed to make the gains natural or not at his age.

I dont know if he is clean or not, but genetics does play a huge roll.
I have seen it first hand.

**KelJu** · 09-12-2011, 01:23 PM

It isn't a jealousy thing. I have tremendous amounts of respect for anyone who can reach that level of bodybuilding perfection. However there are things the human body can do and things it can't, and I just do not believe the human body can develop that amount of mass and vascularity at that BF% at his age without little help.

In my opinion, roids do not change anything anyway. Natural lifters do not get more respect from me just because they choose to be natural. Actually, the opposite is usually true. It is the natural lifters that usually get on my nerves for being whinny bitches that complain about people who use steroids.

Personally, I think Lee Labrada is using, and I don't understand why he says he isn't.

**Prince** · 09-12-2011, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by KelJu

Personally, I think Lee Labrada is using, and I don't understand why he says he isn't.

maybe, but seriously you don't understand why he would lie about it? he is not a pro bodybuilder anymore he is a businessman and the head of his own company Labrada Nutrition, it probably would not look to good for his business if he said he was using AAS at this point.

**Cgrant** · 09-12-2011, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Prince

maybe, but seriously you don't understand why he would lie about it? he is not a pro bodybuilder anymore he is a businessman and the head of his own company Labrada Nutrition, it probably would not look to good for his business if he said he was using AAS at this point.

However, I credit him for not soap boxing this shit with the "blah blah labrada nutrition, blah blah all natural" bullshit. There is something to be said for someone in that good of shape owning a nutrition company, whether they use their physique to outright pimp their products or not.

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**KelJu** · 09-12-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Prince

maybe, but seriously you don't understand why he would lie about it? he is not a pro bodybuilder anymore he is a businessman and the head of his own company Labrada Nutrition, it probably would not look to good for his business if he said he was using AAS at this point.

You are probably right, and that all makes sense when you put it like that.

**Prince** · 09-12-2011, 02:23 PM

I met him and saw him guest pose in the early 90's, he is a small guy, maybe 5' 4" and when he was in street clothes it did not even look like he worked out, on stage it was a total illusion as he looked huge.

**bigmoe65** · 09-12-2011, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Prince

maybe, but seriously you don't understand why he would lie about it? he is not a pro bodybuilder anymore he is a businessman and the head of his own company Labrada Nutrition, it probably would not look to good for his business if he said he was using AAS at this point.

This^^^

The guy looks freaking amazing though. One of the greats in bbing.

**juggernaut** · 09-12-2011, 03:51 PM

Prince said it perfectly. Why lie? He'd surely lose a thriving fanbase of a LOT of customers as well as put a possible hole in profits because of his stupid little lie. That's why I'm kind of leaning on the side that he doesnt use.
Joe also said it right' genes-it's all about superior genes.

**bigmoe65** · 09-12-2011, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by juggernaut

Prince said it perfectly. Why lie? He'd surely lose a thriving fanbase of a LOT of customers as well as put a possible hole in profits because of his stupid little lie. That's why I'm kind of leaning on the side that he doesnt use.
Joe also said it right' genes-it's all about superior genes.

I think you misunderstood Prince.

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