He won the title Mr. Universe in 1985 and placed top 4 for seven consecutive years in Mr.
[1] He was a high-intensity trainer, utilizing low workout volume and pushing sets to failure and beyond.
[2] In 2002, at the request of the city of Houston, Labrada launched the "Get Lean Houston" campaign to combat the city's obesity problem.
[3] In 2004, Labrada was inducted into the IFBB Pro-Bodybuilding Hall of Fame.
[1] He is father of bodybuilder Hunter Labrada.