Men’s Open Bodybuilder, Hunter Labrada is showing great improvement weeks out from the Tampa and Texas Pro shows.
Hunter Labrada recently gave a physique update eight and ten weeks out from the Tampa and Texas Pro shows respectively. Looking to rebound after a less-than-desirable performance at the 2022 Olympia, the Men’s Open bodybuilder, Labrada has changed up his routine and is looking to bring a more complete physique in 2023.
Son of the legendary Lee Labrada, Hunter Labrada has set out to carve his own legacy in competitive bodybuilding. While his father may have been known for his more classic physique, the younger Labrada has been able to fuse both the old-school and modern styles of Bodybuilding aesthetics. This combination has made him a man to watch on the competitive scene. With his father’s tutelage helping guide the way, Labrada has seen great success so far and his bodybuilding career.
After climbing all the way to fourth place at the 2021 Olympia, Hunter Labrada would drop to seventh in 2022. Suffice it to say, it’s a result that Labrada wasn’t all too pleased with. Looking to rectify the mistakes made in 2022, Labrada has switched things up in his bodybuilding contest preparation.
With the Tampa and Texas Pro shows just around the corner, Hunter Labrada sets his sights on both competitions. With eight and ten weeks until both shows, respectively, Labrada is showcasing his current physique, and laying out the game plan he intends to utilize to improve ahead of the events.
A New Approach
Sitting at 273lbs ahead of the shows, Hunter Labrada hopes to fine-tune his physique in the next several weeks. One massive change that Labrada made to his preparation is eating five instead of six meals a day. It has allowed him to get better sleep, and thus better recovery. Labrada revealed as much in a recent post on social media.
8 & 10 weeks out from the Tampa Pro and Texas Pro💪🏻 273lbs fasted
Well, the proverbial hammer got dropped this week! After a week of deload-ed training while in Florida with my family last week, I hit the ground running this weekend/week, and am watching my look change daily!
One of the biggest changes I want to highlight is I went from 6 meals a day to 5! Reason: I get 2 hours more sleep! I found myself just staying up to eat a lot recently, and now that the food was low enough for it not to mess with my digestion, I told @squatlikechow I wanted to give it a try and I’m glad I did! The meals are more satiating, and I’m recovering even better with the extra sleep!
Also started posing with @kj_centerstage / @joey1belt twice a week, and I’m sure y’all can see the difference that’s made already. Looking forward to my presentation being completely overhauled for this season💪🏻”
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Hunter Labrada also gave a detailed list of his nutrition heading into this training camp.
Nutrition:
Meal 1
- 220g Lean Beef
- 180g Rice
- 50g Green Veg
Meal 2
- 220g Chicken Breast
- 180g Rice
- 50g Green Veg
Meal 3: Post
- 260g Lean White Fish/Cod
- 180g Rice
- 50g Green Veg
*On rest days please repeat MEAL 5 here instead of post*
Meal 4
- 220g Chicken Breast
- 180g Rice
- 50g Green Veg
Meal 5
- 260g Lean White Fish/Cod
- 110g Rich
- 70g Avocado
- 50g Green Veg
And that’s not all. Hunter Labrada also offered up his training split that he hopes will transform his physique in time for the Tampa Pro.
Cardio:
- 40 min level 5 stairmaster fasted
- 20 min level 5 stairmaster PM
Training:
Feeling focused and ready to push👊🏻
Hunter Labrada seems motivated as ever to prove that he’s one of the best bodybuilders in the world. With eight and 10 weeks to go, respectively, Labrada has plenty of time to improve upon his already impressive physique.
What do you think of Hunter Labrada and his current preparation for the 2023 Tampa and 2023 Texas Pro shows?
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