“He Was So Far Ahead of the Pack”: Legendary Mr. Olympia Contender, Who Was ‘Typically the Smallest Guy’, Admits Being Intimidated by 8x Mr. Olympia Once

Renowned for his awe-inspiring muscularity and exceptional physique, professional bodybuilder Lee Labrada has etched his name in the annals of the sport. Despite his own remarkable achievements, the Canadian veteran recently made a surprising admission. Labrada candidly confessed to feeling intimidated by another industry legend throughout his illustrious career. This revelation adds a fascinating layer to Labrada’s journey and sheds light on the depth of talent and competition within the bodybuilding world.

The veteran bodybuilder consistently competed below the weight of 200 lbs and defied the odds by proving that size isn’t everything. However, he recently made headlines as he revealed his biggest competitor. 

Lee Haney made Lee Labrada nervous 

The veteran bodybuilder made this surprising confession during an interview on his popular YouTube channel. In a recent podcast with popular fitness icon Fouad Abiad, Labrada revealed that he was always considered one of the smaller guys in the competition. “Anytime I would look at the guy that was bigger than me and that was literally every time”. However, never allowed his size to affect his confidence. 

The 66-year-old said that he was always mentally prepared to take on anyone who stood in his way. He said, ”But every time I saw a guy bigger than me you know, I would just say, I’m gonna beat him”. However, there was one competitor who managed to shake his confidence due to his incredibly shredded muscular frame, and that was none other than the legendary Lee Haney.

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The bodybuilder from Cuba said that Haney possessed a level of conditioning and muscle separation that left his fellow competitors in awe. “I will tell you, the only one that I ever had a doubt about was Lee Haney”. Haney’s extraordinary physique used to set him apart from the rest, and it was this remarkable display of muscularity that had Labrada doubting himself. “It’s because he was so far ahead of the pack”, Labrada added. 

Haney’s post from the Golden Days making headlines

Despite years passing since he departed from the competitive arena, Haney’s physique continues to mesmerize the bodybuilding community. Recently, Haney shared a picture that garnered significant attention, with fans expressing their admiration and respect for the iconic figure. One devoted fan took to the comments section, proclaiming Haney as the “GOAT of the 1980s,” acknowledging his unparalleled dominance during that era. 

Even fellow bodybuilders couldn’t resist expressing their appreciation for Haney’s remarkable physique. Milos Sarcev, a star bodybuilder in his own right, left a comment in awe, stating, “TOTALEE AWESOME.” Overall, while the 8x Mr. Olympia may have retired from competitive sports a long time ago, his legacy will remain intact forever. 

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