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Hunter Labrada Crushes a Sleeve-Busting Arm workout

The 2022 Mr. Olympia competitor Hunter Labrada shares tips on how to get bigger arms.

Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Written by Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Last Updated onNovember 25, 2022

Hunter Labrada Arm Workout

Hunter Labrada Arm Workout (Images via @hunterlabrada/Instagram)

Men’s open bodybuilder Hunter Labrada won the 2020 Tampa Pro to earn his maiden Olympia invitation and finished eighth. He bounced back at the 2021 Olympia and placed fourth behind veterans Brandon Curry, Hadi Choopan, and Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay.  

The Labrada Scion began his competition preparations for the 2022 Olympia in August, and he will seek to dethrone Big Ramy at the event. During a recent workout, he worked his arms and hamstrings. So without further ado, let’s check out Labrada’s training session.

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Hunter Labrada crushes an arms and hamstrings workout

Arms Workout

Dumbbell Preacher Curls

Hunter Labrada started the arms workout with one of the best isolation moves for the biceps – preacher curls.

“I’ll do these literally every arm day because I believe it’s very optimal to train your arms with them.”

Labrada stated that using the pad to rest the elbow as some kind of pivot point is a fairly common mistake he has seen a lot of people make. He demonstrated the correct way to position the arm which is to allow the entire tricep to rest against the pad and keep the shoulder locked in on top for maximum biceps isolation.

“As you curl through, you want to think about finishing pinkies up,” Labrada added.

The Labrada Scion performed a few sets of this exercise unilaterally and went on to work the triceps with the next movement.

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Unilateral Cuffed Cable Triceps Extensions

Labrada next took to the ‘best triceps exercise’ in his books. The 30-year-old is a huge proponent of cuffed cable triceps extensions to isolate the triceps to the greatest extent possible. Full elbow flexion and stability of shoulder joint are two most important factors in isolating the triceps. Cuffed triceps extensions provide both and help in growing the triceps.

Labrada explained the correct technique to do this exercise in a profound manner and said:

“We’re gonna try and do our best to keep the cable, pulley, your wrist, elbow and shoulder all in the straight line. It’s going to offer the best joint alignment for this exercise, help us lock it in.”

“Other thing you really want to pay attention to is keeping everything frozen except your elbows. So really getting your shoulder locked down back and keeping your lat active to hold everything down. So really give yourself a sound foundation through which to produce output.”

Labrada did this exercise unilaterally. He performed a couple of warm-up sets of this exercise to get the blood flowing into the triceps and moved on to the next exercise after a few working sets. For the warm-up set, Labrada advised to use approximately 50 percent of the weight you would use for the top set.

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Step Forward Cable Curls

Labrada next took to this variation of cable curls to target the biceps. While explaining the reasons behind performing preacher curls followed by this exercise, the 2019 Tampa Pro winner said:

“We started out on that dumbbell preacher curls, really working things in the shortened positions to overload the muscles. Coming here, really working from a lengthened position… Your arms are slightly pulled back. That’s all we’re after – that little bit of tension at the bottom (of the biceps)… It’s peak resistance from the onset of curl and then drops off pretty significantly as you curl through the motion.”

Labrada performed a few sets of this exercise and jumped into the next triceps exercise of the day.

Seated Overhead Cross Cable Cuffed Triceps Extensions

The 30-year-old next took to what he claims to be the ‘second best triceps exercise’. The overhead cross cable and the crossover cable triceps extensions form about 90 percent of Hunter Labrada’s triceps training routine. While both these exercises work the triceps in their entirety, the overhead cross cable triceps extensions have the humerus in the elevated position.

This helps target the long head of triceps (the triceps brachii) to a greater extent. Additionally, this variation also offers the two most important factors for triceps isolation – stability of shoulder joint, full elbow flexion, and the alignment of pulley, cable, and all the joints. 

The Labrada Scion performed a few sets of this exercise and wrapped up the arms training to do the hamstrings work.

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Hamstrings Workout

Hunter Labrada’s current weekly workout split consists of:

  • Push Day
  • Pull Day
  • Arms and Legs Day
  • Push Day
  • Pull Day
  • Arms Day
  • Weekly off

On the day 6 i.e. the arms day, Labrada typically sprinkles hamstrings exercise which he labels as ‘lower body biceps’ and performs lying hamstring curls. Labrada performed two heavy working sets of lying hamstring curls and performed one heavy set unilaterally to wrap up the training session. 

While explaining the current workout split for hamstrings, Labrada explained:

“That’s three working sets of hamstrings today and the other day we’ll do two working sets of hamstrings plus what you get off the compound leg movements. So five direct sets of hamstring work once every nine days right now. So, very low volume but very accurate brutal sets.”

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Overall, the workout included:

Arms Workout

  • Preacher Curls
  • Cuffed Cable Triceps Extensions
  • Step Forward Cable Curls
  • Seated Overhead Cross Cable Cuffed Triceps Extensions

Hamstrings workout

  • Lying Hamstring Curls

The Open division roster at 2022 Olympia is filled to the brim with elite-level competitors. While young contenders like Hunter Labrada and Nick Walker have firmly established themselves at the top echelons, veterans Big Ramy, Brandon Curry, and Hadi Choopan are still at the top of their game. On the other hand, the addition of Blessing Awodibu, Andrew Jacked, and Olympia 212 champion Derek Lunsford has increased the difficulty level even further. It will be interesting to see how Hunter Labrada retains his place in the top five and improves further when Olympia returns to Las Vegas from Dec. 15-18.

You can watch the full workout video here, courtesy of Hunter Labrada’s personal YouTube channel:

 

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Published: 3 October, 2022 | 6:33 AM EDT

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Andrew Foster, C.S.C.S

Andrew is a highly experienced and qualified professional in the field of exercise science. He holds a Master's degree from Rutgers University and is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is dedicated to providing the latest information and expert advice on bodybuilding, training, and workout programs. In addition to his work as a journalist and researcher, Andy also offers online coaching and in-person training services. He is committed to helping others achieve their fitness goals and live healthy, active lives.

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