If you enjoyed this video, please help us out by taking a moment to hit the LIKE button on the video. Check Lee's Podcast over at th-cam.com/video/G1IOuPXeGak/w-d-xo.html Building Muscle Over 50: Lee Labrada's Game-Changing Strategies
Hi Guys I'm a 5ft 6" 54 year old NATTY Powerlifter. Training since I was 17yrs old. My Best lifts are 462lbs- 320lbs -485lbs single ply @148lbs . I know these aren't very impressive numbers, but I enjoy competing with myself.The more time passes the more I realise that this is NOT an exact science! There are so many ascending and descending factors that can Influence my performance.. What I have learned, is DON'T feel you have to stick to the program exactly - to listen to your body & don't be too proud to switch to the occasional light easy workout, If your CNS tells you to Good luck ...... Remember some times Less IS More!
I met Lee Labrada in 1992 at the grand opening of GNC and Woodfield mall in Schaumburg Illinois. All the way back then the man was an absolute class act and had so much patience with all of his fans who had been lined up, waiting to see him. He was also wider than the door frame he walked through. Now I’m 50 and this man is still a massive inspiration.
This dude still looks phenomenal! I remember bring inspired by him when I first started lifting at 16 years old... back in 80s. He was always in magazines and top shows. Amazing testament to the sport. OG
I’m 63yo and I’ve been fighting sarcopenia with resistance training for two years. I just got (mostly) serious about nutrition and supplements this year and I’m definitely the most defined I’ve ever been. However, I’m not sure I’m adding any size, which might be due to a combination of my age and the fact that I also do a lot of cardio (running and cycling). Still, it’s nice to be the fittest I’ve ever been…even if I would gladly trade it for being young again. 🤷♂️💯
@cefrayer, Great work on fighting the good fight. FWIW, it was when I cut back on the 'traditional cardio' was when I saw my greatest gains friend. Putting on mass is absolutely feasible when you manipulate the variables. 20# of functional muscle mass were packed onto my frame and I hope you can do the same. Keep up the consistent work!
@@Justfor2day10, Just another angle to consider. Perhaps using higher intensity sprints vs LONG and slow will give you the 'running fix', but also give you a signiicant HGH release. Try out 30 seconds sprints w/ full recovery (don't go into these cold...build up to these). Throw in some full body global lifts like a kettlebell clean, swing, or snatch and your building mass/strength and cardio. Stay strong, Lance
Lee I'm 60 in July and I'm lifting again. Just suber you i remember you from before when i was a younger man so i listen. I will know the riddle of steel
Almost 53 and pretty happy with what I've been able to maintain, but the top of my forearms are showing signs of sarcopenia (I feel like this is a weak spot for most guys after 50 from what I've seen). Any suggestions other than trt?
54 6f3. Started training q few months ago. I eat like I was 19 but cleaner. Dripped 32 lbs to 220 then back to 230 after two months. Both ac joints torn. Get the f out of the way. Headed to gym now. Shoulders abs calves. I took off 15 years. Now I'm back mfkrs. Let's goooo
Injury prevention is absolutely vital otherwise you'll go back to square one very very quickly. Learn the basic compound lifts and perfect your form. Don't add tons of weight initially. Get your bloods done first - full metabolic profile.
Last tip is the most important especially with age. Without knowing and say supplementing can be Russian Roulette. Most insurance companies cover most meds with Hrt
Great stuff as always! Wondering what principals you learned when you were younger, perhaps from weider or any of your peers, that you now find debunked or unnecessary?
Do you have more of an issue with pain in you right shoulder then in your left? We are built similar in our shoulder length and my right shoulder has more of tendency to pain. 70 year old natural bodybuilder. Over a thousand subs.
Dont forget the hormones. thyroid, sex hormones, growth hormone. these diminish strongly with age so if you want to keep building muscle and maintain it these hormones NEED to be in order. go get a bloodtest and then work out the solution with or without your doctor. its your health.
I am not happy about how limited my muscle growth is. It's a bummer that there is nothing that we can do once we hit our plateau--nothing natural, anyways. No amount of hard work will produce any new results at that point.
Lee, I'm over fifty and I had a heart attack over a month ago; and therefore, as a result, they've put me on a statin drug. Since many people over fifty take such cholesterol-lowering drugs, have you seen them overcome sarcopenia and build significant tissue (without any PED usage)?
If you enjoyed this video, please help us out by taking a moment to hit the LIKE button on the video. Check Lee's Podcast over at th-cam.com/video/G1IOuPXeGak/w-d-xo.html
Building Muscle Over 50: Lee Labrada's Game-Changing Strategies
Hi Guys I'm a 5ft 6" 54 year old NATTY Powerlifter.
Training since I was 17yrs old. My Best lifts are 462lbs- 320lbs -485lbs single ply @148lbs . I know these aren't very impressive numbers, but I enjoy competing with myself.The more time passes the more I realise that this is NOT an exact science! There are so many ascending and descending factors that can Influence my performance..
What I have learned, is DON'T feel you have to stick to the program exactly - to listen to your body & don't be too proud to switch to the occasional light easy workout, If your CNS tells you to
Good luck ...... Remember some times Less IS More!
Good to hear you're keeping up with your training after all that time!!
@@Labrada We've met about 10 times over the years Lee, and you have been my greatest inspiration all this time!
I met Lee Labrada in 1992 at the grand opening of GNC and Woodfield mall in Schaumburg Illinois. All the way back then the man was an absolute class act and had so much patience with all of his fans who had been lined up, waiting to see him. He was also wider than the door frame he walked through. Now I’m 50 and this man is still a massive inspiration.
I’m 57 and have been in shape my whole life and I’m still getting better.
That's awesome!! Age is just a number
Are you still training the same way now compared to when you were younger?
6f3 230.
Don't be afraid to super set pull-ups with pauses. 130 db rows. Dont be afraid do it.
Lee looking better in his 60's than most in their 40's.... Thanks for another good vid
TRT MY FRIEND
Right?!
Thank you, Lee! You're always an inspiration to me!!
Thanks for watching!
Lee is why i started BB 40 years ago.
He's a good reason to start! A legend!
This dude still looks phenomenal! I remember bring inspired by him when I first started lifting at 16 years old... back in 80s. He was always in magazines and top shows. Amazing testament to the sport. OG
I’m 63yo and I’ve been fighting sarcopenia with resistance training for two years. I just got (mostly) serious about nutrition and supplements this year and I’m definitely the most defined I’ve ever been. However, I’m not sure I’m adding any size, which might be due to a combination of my age and the fact that I also do a lot of cardio (running and cycling). Still, it’s nice to be the fittest I’ve ever been…even if I would gladly trade it for being young again. 🤷♂️💯
to add size you need a caloric surplus PLUS dont forget hormones. trt in your 60's is a no brainer. even better HRT: hormone recplacemtn therapy
@cefrayer, Great work on fighting the good fight. FWIW, it was when I cut back on the 'traditional cardio' was when I saw my greatest gains friend. Putting on mass is absolutely feasible when you manipulate the variables. 20# of functional muscle mass were packed onto my frame and I hope you can do the same. Keep up the consistent work!
@@TuskerStrongMan I love to run though but I also don’t like being skinny with no muscle mass. I guess I’ll have to cut back on my running
@@Justfor2day10, Just another angle to consider. Perhaps using higher intensity sprints vs LONG and slow will give you the 'running fix', but also give you a signiicant HGH release. Try out 30 seconds sprints w/ full recovery (don't go into these cold...build up to these). Throw in some full body global lifts like a kettlebell clean, swing, or snatch and your building mass/strength and cardio.
Stay strong,
Lance
@ Thanks dude! ✌🏼
The alltime GOAT.
Absolutely!!!
Great Lee , thank you
Thanks for watching, Scott!
Great tips & points. Thanks 👍🏽👍🏽 luv from Delhi India
You're so welcome!
Pushups and pullups throughout the day and body weight squats and lunges.
Question…. What should I be eating before my morning workouts or should I even eat?
Awake at 445am, drive to the gym, start trading at 530am
Lee I'm 60 in July and I'm lifting again. Just suber you i remember you from before when i was a younger man so i listen. I will know the riddle of steel
Lee. I was a huge fan of yours. You have an amazing build. Considering your competition was so much taller you stood with them
www.youtube.com/@theleelabradashow/videos Checkout more great content from Lee. Thanks for stopping by!
Almost 53 and pretty happy with what I've been able to maintain, but the top of my forearms are showing signs of sarcopenia (I feel like this is a weak spot for most guys after 50 from what I've seen). Any suggestions other than trt?
Stop being a tart
54 6f3. Started training q few months ago. I eat like I was 19 but cleaner. Dripped 32 lbs to 220 then back to 230 after two months.
Both ac joints torn. Get the f out of the way. Headed to gym now. Shoulders abs calves. I took off 15 years. Now I'm back mfkrs. Let's goooo
Ever notice after a layoff when returning to training you come back better than before?
Injury prevention is absolutely vital otherwise you'll go back to square one very very quickly. Learn the basic compound lifts and perfect your form. Don't add tons of weight initially. Get your bloods done first - full metabolic profile.
Last tip is the most important especially with age. Without knowing and say supplementing can be Russian Roulette. Most insurance companies cover most meds with Hrt
Mr lambrada for men after 40s and especially natural ones what kind of training split routine will you recommend?Thank you!!
can you do something like this for women. This was great
Spoken like a true gentlemen!
That he is!
Lee is Numbero Uno 💪🏆🥇
Si!
Hi Lee, 2 thumbs up .
Great stuff as always! Wondering what principals you learned when you were younger, perhaps from weider or any of your peers, that you now find debunked or unnecessary?
How hard is it to gain muscle 50. Great video
Very hard. Just get cut up. No bulking.
Do you have more of an issue with pain in you right shoulder then in your left? We are built similar in our shoulder length and my right shoulder has more of tendency to pain. 70 year old natural bodybuilder. Over a thousand subs.
mass with class🔧🔥
Do you know hunter labrada?
I doubt it....Hunter is some small dude.... I think he works out at Planet fitness!!😂
@@digidrum2003 😂😂
hahaha!
@@Labrada Hope you know I was just messing around. Much respect to you and your family!!
👏👏👏
Yo tenía el póster de este señor pegado en la pared de mi cuarto hace unos 35 años.
💪
I’m lactose intolerant I’m easing off with protein shakes
Dont forget the hormones. thyroid, sex hormones, growth hormone. these diminish strongly with age so if you want to keep building muscle and maintain it these hormones NEED to be in order. go get a bloodtest and then work out the solution with or without your doctor. its your health.
We have great new vid on that over at The Lee Labrada Show th-cam.com/video/Wm9F-0XTs34/w-d-xo.html
I am not happy about how limited my muscle growth is. It's a bummer that there is nothing that we can do once we hit our plateau--nothing natural, anyways. No amount of hard work will produce any new results at that point.
Lee says don’t forget the Roids.😂
💪🏾🙏🏾
Lee, I'm over fifty and I had a heart attack over a month ago; and therefore, as a result, they've put me on a statin drug. Since many people over fifty take such cholesterol-lowering drugs, have you seen them overcome sarcopenia and build significant tissue (without any PED usage)?
Thanks for the comment, would definitely recommend asking your doctor!
Lee is awesome ALWAYS
Being 60 turns heads...
Especially if you're Lee Labrada!
I've never seen this guy before but I hope he's not claiming natural..
lol...he used to compete with the big boys. I am pretty sure that you will never hear him claim to be natural.😂
@@DrM1107 ok good lol so then what makes him an expert on gaining muscle after 50 when obviously it's gear that does it for him lol
@@teddydavid2816 yep!
Never seen him?! Well then we're glad you're here!
@@Labrada hey I like to be anywhere where I can get better brotha💪
You-tube stop un-subing the youtubers I what to listen to please
Sus 250
Bad idea if youre over 50 (anabolics)
@gordocarbo why?I genuinely need to know.i jus turned 50.Would TRT be better for me?
another guy brainwashed against egg yolk