Lee Labrada tells you what to eat after your workout for muscle growth!

Lee Labrada is one of those bodybuilders who managed to break into the top 5 at the Olympia. But Lee did it seven times in a row, proving that he was one of the best bodybuilders in the world in his time! Thanks to this, he has gained a lot of experience that he can pass on and teach young enthusiasts of this beautiful sport. One of those who had first-hand tips from Labrada was his son Hunter. He has already stood on the stage of the biggest bodybuilding show, the Mr. Olympia competition, twice. In 2020, Hunter won eighth place at Olympia and this year he won an amazing fourth place, which directly qualified him for the next edition!

And probably because Hunter had very valuable information from his father directly and without censorship, he was able to rise very quickly. Even though he still has a long and difficult road ahead of him, he's definitely on the right track. And today we can also get some advice from Labrada Sr. on post-training nutrition.

"Let's start with what your body wants from you. It wants two things after a workout. First, it wants to replace the energy you burned during exercise. And second, it wants to start repairing and rebuilding your muscles.

So how do we do that? First, to replace the energy you burned during exercise, you need to raise your blood sugar. And one of the quickest ways to do this is by consuming carbohydrates. And second, start with muscle repair and recovery. You need to supply your body with amino acids, and that means consuming protein."

"Raising blood sugar triggers insulin release. Insulin helps to stop the process of muscle breakdown in your body, Lee Labrada said. You can reach for a banana as a post-workout carbohydrate source. If you take protein along with carbohydrates, you will also replenish the amino acids needed to replenish your amino acid stores. So your body can start the recovery process."

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90 minutes before your workout, have a complete meal consisting of protein and carbohydrates. Secondly, drink a protein shake along with a banana right after your workout . And third, eat another full meal 90 minutes after the protein shake and banana. Follow this protocol to get the best results from your workout. It takes a little effort, but it gets easier with planning.

Learn more in the video below, where Lee gives you some other tips too!

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