Who is your favourite bodybuilder? Old School Bodybuilding playlist: kzitem.info/door/PLK7oVKkif-qXRDEob5MKbaT0KEZRe9niu
@mosescola4174
Жыл бұрын
Frank Zane, Franco Columbu, Surge nubret.
@davisjohnson5688
Жыл бұрын
Ronnie Coleman, Dorian Yates, and Kevin Levrone.
@EMPANAO321
Жыл бұрын
Me
@keelanenns4548
Жыл бұрын
reg park
@alibobsmarland9572
Жыл бұрын
Frank Zane.
@MT-hy6pr
Жыл бұрын
Men like Steve Reeves are the ones I look up to and learn from. Trying to learn from the modern guys on steroids is like being taught how to climb stairs by a guy in an elevator.
@BigBoss-zi5ss
Жыл бұрын
Seriously. There are so many guys who try to be fitness and health experts/promoters and they are juiced to the hairline
@gregshock
Жыл бұрын
That’s a good way to put it.
@iseefitness1571
Жыл бұрын
Forsure it's always really hard to know what to believe as everyone has a different take on things and alot are pretty jaded because they have such a huge advantage, and maybe they've been in an enhanced state for awhile now but I also wouldn't just disregard everything they say, as im sure a whole lot of the saucy fokes were grinding it out n put a lot of time in as a natural and have some good wisdom before they Turned into a sith.
@danielbenitez6985
Жыл бұрын
Well if you're not taking steroids you only have chances of looking like this guy up til about age 27. After that there's no way you can pack on and retain such muscle mass without extra "help".
@spindleblood
Жыл бұрын
And the gals too. It's a great analogy. I'll gladly take the stairs!
@potpolima
Жыл бұрын
Not only his physique...his face,jaw, eyes,hair were top genetics..unbelievable
@loydkline
Жыл бұрын
Pretty boy Steve reeve
@traytyler9951
Жыл бұрын
Now you just sound gay 😂
@tired_noticer88
Жыл бұрын
Hyperborean
@loydkline
Жыл бұрын
Greatest looking man ever
@loydkline
Жыл бұрын
Original stud
@sue08401
Жыл бұрын
My dad was a body builder and athlete (football/baseball).All but one of us 'kids' were athletes and my dad told us pretty much what Steve said - Eat natural foods and stay in shape -- And here I am 76 with a full gym in one of our bedrooms and still booking along almost full speed ahead.
@kafoapenjueli.penjueli8916
Жыл бұрын
Great advice,eat and train, and you can’t go wrong.cheers.
@warrenraffensberger2466
Жыл бұрын
We've got a lot in common. I'm 73 and trying to get well again.😊
@hanochcohen2243
Жыл бұрын
Steve was an inspiration to many of us growing up. He taught perseverance. We loved his movie Hercules in 1957.
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
The sequel he did, "Hercules Unchained" was also excellent!
@borsch1115
Жыл бұрын
Steve's physique is more authentic than the bodybuilders of today
@atta1798
Жыл бұрын
It is natural, elegant and classy as opposed to a bulk of muscles....
@michaelmelamed9103
Жыл бұрын
Was.
@valar_dohaeris7387
Жыл бұрын
Definitely, doping wasn't nearly as prevalent back then.
@atta1798
Жыл бұрын
@@casioshock forgot to say ...healthy
@schoolingdiana9086
Жыл бұрын
No steroids. Years of actual body building.
@GeneticSteve
Жыл бұрын
Truly inspiring to see such refined natural physiques. Great video.
@NattyLifeYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro!
@edwardamosbrandwein3583
Жыл бұрын
@@NattyLifeYT Congrats upon such useful information
@jd9119
Жыл бұрын
I don't want to spoil Santa Claus for you, but he was taking dbol in the 50s. And likely he was doing testosterone in the 40's.
@GeneticSteve
Жыл бұрын
@@jd9119 doesn't mean the physique isnt achievable naturally, so santa claus remains unspoiled.
@NattyLifeYT
Жыл бұрын
@@jd9119 Steve retired before dbol was even invented. Anyway I got an in depth video on this coming out in a couple days
@burgzvi
Жыл бұрын
He was, physically, perfect. He WAS the GOAT.
@pauloyeghe1637
3 ай бұрын
Bozo ? He had to train to be like that.
@keelanenns4548
Жыл бұрын
you know I never knew much about Reeves before. But this video is incredible. Steve was spot on. Health should be the main focus of bodybuilding. Ironic that living to be 100 has been a goal for me since I was 10, I had no idea he wanted that too.
@garysnow1475
Жыл бұрын
The perfect Hercules.
@aliensoup2420
Жыл бұрын
My grandmother lived to 100. She didn't exercise, aside from doing yard and garden work, and loved to eat. Of course many of the later years were spent in a care home and a wheel-chair, so it's a trade-off between many years or quality of life.
@herbbowler2461
Жыл бұрын
Todays bodybuilders give up health and fitness and longevity just for trophy!
@Barnabas64
Жыл бұрын
To live that old you need to be well balanced. Mental health (always learning and creating), emotional health (always connecting and healing), and physical health (cardio first then strength).
@Madgardian
Жыл бұрын
@@herbbowler2461 Most of todays bodybuilders look like bloated nutsacks.
@jeffreylevine9234
Жыл бұрын
When I was 14, I met Dave Draper, Reg Park, Sergio and Ben Weider about a mile from where I lived in South Miami. I, along with my friends were in awe of these guys. Reeves was awesome and inspired me to work out. at 70, I still go to the gym every day for 2 hours.
@physcoticweirdo
Жыл бұрын
Lmao what insane genetics, his father looked almost EXACTLY like him.
@SLAYER-nm5zw
Жыл бұрын
Best to say HE looked like his father 😄
@michaeld7945
Жыл бұрын
dominant chad genes
@ianedwards4400
Жыл бұрын
Steve Reeves wasn't just the greatest bodybuilder of all time, he was also the most handsome star actor of the 50's and 60's. He mad his film debut with Debbie Reynolds and Jane Powell in Athena, an MGM musical, circa 1955. But, it wasn't till the late 50's and early 60's that he ushered in those massive historical epics of Hercules, Morgan the Pirate, The Giant of Marathon and on and on. Just entering our teens, the great Steve offered us more excitement than we could have imagined. He was the role model to get us cracking on building our skinny bodies and to make exercise a part of our daily regime and lives. Thanks to our wonderful KZitem, we can still enjoy Steve in all his glory, not only in historicals and swashbucklers, but also in a Spaghetti Western. Wherever you are boy, always remember that the legacy of films and Health & Strength mags and books you've left behind, will be forever cherished.
@daveedesanta6318
Жыл бұрын
you sound like an old man!
@stroys7061
Жыл бұрын
I was born in 1949 so I grew up seeing his movies and seeing him on body building magazines. As a teenager I was in awe of his physique in the Hercules movies.
@charlesf4428
Жыл бұрын
Yes I recall seeing him in movies and magazines. I was so in awe. I did not understand why my body reacted to his muscles and strength.
@1manforequality
2 ай бұрын
Born in 49 too, it's amazing that Reeves attained such development 75 years ago It's obvious to see he did it naturally, very much with his own bodyweight I remember the Hercules movies when I was a kid. Steve Reeves legend lives on, his name is synonymous with bodybuilding
@davechavezjr5399
Жыл бұрын
Steve Reeves was my favorite childhood hero! I watched all of his Hercules movies and was inspired to train with weights early in life. Physical fitness has always been a priority largely because of Steve Reeves.
@dieseldog00
Жыл бұрын
I started lifting weights because of Steve.
@robertjacobson941
3 ай бұрын
In the 1970's I was a tree trimmer on a county Public Works crew and on one occasion we were cutting back limbs that were being hit by nursery trucks on the road that led to Steve Reeves' ranch. A car stopped in the work zone, Reeves climbed out and demanded to know what we were doing. Even though he was older and retired, he had a commanding physical presence. Luckily, once he understood what we were doing, he was fine with it and went on his way. Like so many boomers, I was in awe of him in my younger years and it was special to see him in person even if he was angry about the tree work.
@mosescola4174
Жыл бұрын
His origins are almost similar to marvels captain America. Like a different universe’s captain America.
@lroyjetsonson5060
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing.
@justinweber4977
Жыл бұрын
@@lroyjetsonson5060 Saw this after making a very similar comment myself!
@zoinks9559
Жыл бұрын
Same initials and first name aswell
@mosescola4174
Жыл бұрын
It’s sad that he didn’t have any children. Men like him deserve to have a legacy but it’s sad really all because men like him deserve to leave some type of legacy behind. It’s always the good ones whom don’t end up having children for some odd reason.
@stevespeyrer1804
Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@zoo5315
Жыл бұрын
I've known that Steve Reeves had a career in Hollywood but I never knew he was so successful that he was the highest paid male actor in Hollywood, great informative video man 👍
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me that Bruce Lee had offers just before his death that would have made him the highest paid actor in the world. But specifically Hollywood regarding Reeves? He may have been paid more than them but I thought all his movies were made overseas! Did Hollywood finance any of them?
@1lollmaolol1
Жыл бұрын
Wiki says he was the highest paid actor in Europe (where he did work). not hollywood, per se.
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
@@1lollmaolol1 That does seem more plausible to me I must admit!
@jamesaustin2938
Жыл бұрын
Marvelous tribute! I admired him as a kid watching his movies as an avid fan. He is an inspiration!
@miltonhollis703
Жыл бұрын
@hardened soles I ADMIRE HIM AS ( A KID ) Watching His MOVIES....PAY ATTENTION MR SOLES....
@higherresolution4490
Жыл бұрын
You did a stunning job on Steve Reeves in this video. Much gratitude to you. Steve Reeves is the height of inspiration for thousands and thousands of people like myself. Your research is amazing.
@NattyLifeYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@EpicLifetamil
Жыл бұрын
Once again great content. It feels like reading bodybuilding magazines as I used to read 15 years ago.
@NattyLifeYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro! Glad you are enjoying the videos
@ytb3748
Жыл бұрын
He's now remembered by you! Thank you for keeping his memory alive.
@Innate75
Жыл бұрын
I was introduced to bodybuilding by my older brother, while the popular bodybuilders of the time were Rich Gaspari, Dorian Yates, Shawn Ray, etc. I also learned about the old times like Steve. I never used any kind of gear. I was able to become very strong and had an athletic build. At this point, I'm very glad I didn't use any drugs, and at my age, close to my 50's I'm in good shape, still athletic, and most people are surprised when they find out how old I am. I think the secret is simple. Have an active lifestyle where look forward to the challenge of a good workout, whatever that is for you. Eat a good, natural diet, learn from these great old timers and enjoy the journey.
@Madgardian
Жыл бұрын
50 here and can still out train most 25 year olds!
@serfardi
4 ай бұрын
His proportions were spot on. Of course, his hair and good looks also helped. RIP
@jamessheridan4306
Жыл бұрын
I hope many young people see this video and get into their heads that bodybuilding is part of a healthy lifestyle and not about merely getting big.
@harryplummer6356
Жыл бұрын
Right on James. When I started bb in the early 50's it was for part of a healthy lifestyle.
@gregshock
Жыл бұрын
I think Steve still is admired for his physique more than any other bodybuilder, from any time period. Everyone else is a distant second.
@ClassicPhysique27
Жыл бұрын
Do you guys know if steve measured his chest as how we measure our shoulders now because I’ve seen a lady measure Steve’s shoulders and chest rather than going under the armpit
@gregshock
Жыл бұрын
@@ClassicPhysique27: I think a chest measurement has always been an under the armpit circumference measurement. Shoulders, I’m not sure how it’s done.
@petersouleyrette8484
Жыл бұрын
I own a copy of building the classic physique the natural way. It is so interesting to read about his life and his methods. He was super particular about his training methods. Amazing bodybuilder
@captainamericaamerica8090
Жыл бұрын
He was,a fake, later on, he used Steroids 😣😣💉💊💉💊💊💉💉💊💊just because he wrote a,natty book doesn't mean he was always clean
@ClassicPhysique27
Жыл бұрын
Do you guys know if steve measured his chest as how we measure our shoulders now because I’ve seen a lady measure Steve’s shoulders and chest rather than going under the armpit
@tyseabolt7647
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for honoring him ✊🏼
@chrisbrugmans559
Жыл бұрын
Definitely earning your place in the natty Yt fitness space, keep up the quality, informative & entertaining content
@NattyLifeYT
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it brother💪
@ractmo
Жыл бұрын
Cannot believe he is natural!!! What an eye opener!!!!
@ianlewis7749
Жыл бұрын
Because he wasn't natural when he was competing... Roids started in the 1930s
@demetrisdemetrious8702
Жыл бұрын
Steve reeves was my first inspiration to look after myself and start bodybuilding, shocked me when he died, great physic, i agree with you the best physic in bodybuilding, what a legend !!!!
@pimpompoom93726
Жыл бұрын
His physique is so balanced, that's what's amazing.
@djaconetta
Жыл бұрын
Steve was the greatest because he had no weaknesses in his physique. The best proportions chest to 29in. waist, arms legs, especially his 18 in calves which are usually the downfall of most bodybuilders. From his perfect hair to a chiseled adonis face.. He inspired so many bodybuilders who became famous. Considering all these factors,I think he had the most perfect body in modern history.
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
True! I had forgotten to mention his calves were exceptional! Too bad he didn't study Karate. What a kick he could have developed! Ouch!
@thispersonrighthere9024
Жыл бұрын
he needed bigger traps and a better chest. everything else is solid, tho.
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
@@thispersonrighthere9024 The reason so many people are fans of Steve Reeves is unlike most bodybuilders he doesn't look like he needs a bra!
@thispersonrighthere9024
Жыл бұрын
@@robertmallory1877 i'm not suggesting steve have that gyno and bubble-gut look like so many bodybuilders today who look like pregnant monsters. i'm just saying if steve had a more aesthetic chest like sergi constance, and enough traps so his long neck would look more balanced with his body, then he would have the ideal look.
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
@@thispersonrighthere9024 Okay but I still think his chest is fine. Mayhap he needed to work his actual neck instead of the traps (not the same thing) and his obliques for a more athletic look but "nobody" will ever be perfect!
@vicentelara6972
Жыл бұрын
I will have to agree to that. He is the most memorable and most balanced bodybuilder I hever ever seen. Thank you for showing this documentary on Steve Reeves.
@ForgottenFitness
Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video! Steve Reeves has always been one of my favorites as well. I have a few original photos of Steve taken after retirement and am absolutely blown away by the shape he maintained even into his later years. Truly an icon!
@lorenzomagazzeni5425
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, many that I admired, in later years shrunk like wilted flowers. Ciao
@lorenzomagazzeni5425
Жыл бұрын
Exactly, many that I admired, in later years shrunk like wilted flowers. Ciao
@jerrybaba2
Жыл бұрын
Steve Reeves was by far the most symmetrically beautiful man I have ever seen. His arches were like a ballet dancer, which is a genetic feat that few men in bodybuilding can achieve without years of dance training. Some of his poses are so beautiful that they overshadow works of art. His waist-to-body ratio was so dynamic because unlike every other bodybuilder before or since him, he did not use heavy weights or steroids to build a huge bulging midsection of hard thick muscles that gets bloated during the off-season like a Santa Clause. it is hard for an artist like myself to view and comment on such a magnificent male physique, but I tried to offer my praise in a 4-page letter as a teenager that was accepted with grace, appreciation, and a slight admonishment that he was a happily married man and not interested. Although at that time I was taken aback, life eventually showed me how that was my mistake. Like many others, I began body-building myself and it is the single most efficient, simple, natural, and gratifying method of building each muscle and dissolving fat with the least cost that is available and I recommend it for the treatment of anorexia, as it maintains a hard muscle while exhibiting no fat to alarm those whose perception of fat has been exaggerated by their body dysmorphia. We can each achieve our own body's best possible strength and appearance with a simple regimen of exercises that becomes a habit and lifestyle, that takes less time, effort, and energy as time goes on but that will see you through your entire life with the strength you will be glad that you invested in.
@jmgonzales7701
Ай бұрын
would you say some of hid measurements was a bit exaggerated? like 52 inch chest for example. and his 18 inch arms?
@jerrybaba2
Ай бұрын
@@jmgonzales7701 Absolutely not, he was quite tall and those measurements are not at all unreasonable. Compared to today's champions, however, he was rather small.
@jmgonzales7701
Ай бұрын
@@jerrybaba2 i disagree abit. He had a measurement of 52 inch chest, but the picture where he was being measured by a girl is they started at the shoulders than below the armpits. Its not bad if his measuremenrs were a bit small, i think it was his shoulders that were 52 inches. While his arms were 17-18 inch. His quads 25 inch and his waist 30. I also think it depends on which time we are talking about, he looked bigger in some of his movies than his earlier body building days ofc his 1947 days he is a bit more leaner and have smaller in measurment.
@stevekatz4372
Жыл бұрын
When I started Bodybuilding at age 13, Steve was at the Top of His Game! He Inspired all of us in my school to start Bodybuilding! I have to Agree with you about Him being the Greatest Ever because Her did it the Natural Way and Did Not Take Steroids and become a Human Freak! I am now 78 years old and I have to Give Credit to those Old School Guys who Inspired us to eat Healthy and exercise, to be able to Live a Long Healthy Life! Thanks for This Video!
@jknuttel
4 ай бұрын
I met Steve Reeves back in the 1990s. He was well into his 70s then and his hair was gray, but he was still has his muscular physique. He was also an extremely nice man.
@merovech7
Жыл бұрын
I'm fascinated by bodybuilding and so glad I found this channel. I can't connect with the steroid users - that's not bodybuilding - the physiques you show on this channel motivates me to remember what is still possible with a natural approach
@hexiestmanintheworld
Жыл бұрын
You have me convinced. That chest is so incredibly unique!
@glennbishopbishthemagish
Жыл бұрын
Steve Reeves Is my number one hero since I was a kid and saw Hercules at the theater. Yes I have his two bodybuilding books, And yes I collect his movies on DVD, Good video and I agree.
@harlowblackadder356
Жыл бұрын
He looks so healthy and balanced.
@jeanbaumgartner4052
Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ABOUT STEVE REEVES!
@deccclan
Жыл бұрын
Completely agree with you, he really was the goat, not just of his generation. For sure my ideal physique that I wish to strive for, or at least my own version of it! Great video
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
The only bodybuilders that have a chest like that generally use "Chest Expanders" AKA Cables. I understand Steve also used cables on his awesome calves as well!
@robstoneyt
Жыл бұрын
My childhood idol. Loved his movies. He was a person of impeccable character on the screen and off. Probably the most handsome man who ever lived. Thanks for this video.
@bradforrest593
11 ай бұрын
Cant beat the old school, what a life he had, inspired many, the original muscle hero
@emte5676
Жыл бұрын
Steve Reeves was not a strong child and missed out on some things then like riding horses. So, when he moved to California, his choice as a teen to work on his health, feed his body right, and build his strength and physique is so very admirable and amazing. I don't consider him just a great inspiration for body building, but also an inspiration for being a person dedicated to making right choices and being committed to excellence. He played heroes in the movies, and he fit the parts not just because of looks, but because he had a certain inner strength and purpose that made his portrayals believable. It is so great his films have been preserved so we can see him in action. His great love and skill with horses is also preserved in a many of his films, and that is great to watch too!
@stepanbenes7198
Жыл бұрын
The best bodybuilder! Thanks for your production 💪💪
@strikeforcetracktraining2253
Жыл бұрын
STEVE WILL ALWAYS BE THE MAN
@paulthomas281
Жыл бұрын
People often say that his chest was "small", that is "small" in relation to the rest of his physique or "not big enough". What was must be borne in mind is that he intentionally did not want big pecs because this was viewed as being an aesthetic damper in his time and in his milieu (which was cinema and television). Steve Reeves thought the same (that is, a big chest - big pecs - does not look so great)! He could have blasted those pecs if he wanted to. Steve Reeves without a shadow of a doubt is the greatest-looking natural bodybuilder in recorded (photographed) history.
@ukestudio3002
Жыл бұрын
52” chest small .? With 29” waist; excellent taper. Agree with you tho’ ..great looking natural bodybuilder and like how you add perspective of his time period in your comment .👍🏽
@paulthomas281
Жыл бұрын
@@ukestudio3002 I don't think his chest was small at all. But there are those who say his pecs were "not big". He could have made them bigger, but sought not to. He was the absolute best!! Thanks for your reply.
@rainerbest9561
Жыл бұрын
HE was a true champion with his outstanding ideal equil Size of His Neck,Bizeps and calves,all build Up by pure Dedication.
@paulthomas281
Жыл бұрын
@@rainerbest9561 100%
@fatherofdragons5477
Жыл бұрын
Also looks like he has pectus excavatum aka sunken chest
@charlesm4175
Жыл бұрын
I once had a physique as good as Steve Reeves but I never got deeply involved into bodybuilding. His waist was recorded at 29 inches. Back in the day, they used to count 31 inches as 29 inches. He does have one of the best body's bc of his natural diet and by doing power walking to burn excess calories. I also did power walking as a teenager when I didn't want to go for run. Although, I couldn't keep a physique similar to his for a long period time do to injuries, it goes to show how hard it is to keep this way for a very long period of time. Way to go Steve Reeves for doing it the right from the start to finish!
@semprenafe2044
Жыл бұрын
Powerwalking is amazing ,i did that with rucking and this keep my posterior chain brutal STRONG. Did balístic moviments too and this help me achieve a 700 lb deadlift and 550 lb squat,natty.
@MarketTeaLeaves
Жыл бұрын
He was my favorite as well. Growing up I had a uncle that had the same physique and I called him Uncle Hercules. What an inspiration. I have to give a shout out to Sly Stallone. To this day Sly always pays tribute to Steve Reeves for the influence he had on Sly. Arnold kinda does it, but not really.
@taklampan650
Жыл бұрын
His physique is just insane.
@glenw-xm5zf
Жыл бұрын
Mickey Hartiguay was much the same, He had a daughter named Mariska, who stars in Law and Order
@casualobserver4773
Жыл бұрын
Steve Reeves is the 🐐. Thank you for making videos about people from back in the day. I’m learning about a lot of these guys for the first time
@mainr7142
Жыл бұрын
I am so glad this channel exists, it's inspiring to see physiques that might actually be attainable, or at least something like it. Looking at pics of roided up bodybuilders (and I know they work hard, and i'm not dissing anyone who makes a living out of it) just demotivates me cos I know that body/anything even close to it is unobtainable. Steroids have made it so hard to set your expectations properly cos you dont know what you could look like with hard/smart work naturally. This channel is a blessing, thank you.
@NattyLifeYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support. This is exactly the goal of the channel. Best wishes
@atompunk5575
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible physique, and I'm curious to see his training and diet
@yashirojovero110
Жыл бұрын
YOU MEAN PHYSIQUE
@atompunk5575
Жыл бұрын
@@yashirojovero110 thanks, I'm not a gud speller
@simony2801
Жыл бұрын
@@atompunk5575 me nether
@felipeherrera3584
Жыл бұрын
Sin esteroides jamás se logra esa musculatura.
@npx_riff_lift-g
9 ай бұрын
I completely agree. Steve is the GOAT. His aesthetic isn’t some outlandish look either. The muscle and bf% is greatly attainable, but his genetics give him that incredible symmetry and more fast twitch muscle fibers than average. A true glimpse into the natural human potential.
@Madgardian
Жыл бұрын
Reeves was one of the greatest for sure. Have looked up to his way of training for years. I am now 50 and am just as muscular and strong as when I was younger. The only issue I have now is keeping the fat off. I was always accused of being on something, but never have needed it. Even when I was a young boy, I was bigger and stronger than kids two years older than me. Helped to be born on a farm. Lots of hard work to do!
@soleknight3212
Жыл бұрын
He was my late father's hero and we met Steve in 1998 at a NABBA dinner event in the UK. A true gent. He and his wife sent my dad some memorobilia through the post for free! For me, this at 0:13 is THE greatest set of bodybuilding images in history. And that says it all (he also had bigger legs than Arnold!). God bless
@r.e.4640
Жыл бұрын
Steve Reeves was BEYOND Arnold Schwarzenegger!!!!💪🙂👍
@glenw-xm5zf
Жыл бұрын
and by a country mile, too
@edwardamosbrandwein3583
Жыл бұрын
WAY BEYOND AND ABOVE SCHWARZENEGGER!!
@joedo3529
Жыл бұрын
Arnold mentions him quite often as one of his idols and role models.
@aylix2137
Жыл бұрын
Seriously, I didn’t know much about him before this vid. He did everything Arnie ended up doing…first!
@StevenTapper-xc4yn
3 ай бұрын
As a skinny young boy in the late 1950's I was inspired by Steve Reeves and his portrayal of Hercules in the movies. In high school I bought a basic barbell set and became enamored with bodybuilding. I adopted his healthy lifestyle and still workout to this day at age 77.
@marioroulett
Жыл бұрын
Having those insertions and measurements while also being 6'1 makes me realize how genetics can make ur life SO much easier
@chamuuemura5314
Жыл бұрын
A lot of folks with similar genetic insertions don’t put in the same level of dedication that he did. Nobody in my family’s got his genetics but man or woman I’ve got the best physique in several generations of my family due to dedication. I hope my kids surpass me though. Not that I look anywhere near as good as him.
@ClassicPhysique27
Жыл бұрын
Do you guys know if steve measured his chest as how we measure our shoulders now because I’ve seen a lady measure Steve’s shoulders and chest rather than going under the armpit
@jmgonzales7701
Ай бұрын
@@ClassicPhysique27 would you say some of hid measurements was a bit exaggerated? like 52 inch chest for example. and his 18 inch arms? I have the same question as you i think some of his measurements were a bit inaccurate. Plus if you compared him to modern body builders a lot had his measurements but were still a lot bigger than his, i don't buy that his waist is 29 inches IMO i think 30 is more accurate think his shoulder width is about 52 inches.
@ClassicPhysique27
Ай бұрын
@@jmgonzales7701 probably 52 inch chest expanded with a deep breath and lat flared but I do think he had 18+ inch arms. Waist is not sure but it was tiny for his height
@jmgonzales7701
Ай бұрын
@@ClassicPhysique27 yeah i think his chest was not as big and his waist maybe 30 inch. Ofc these depends on the timeline of his life. In hercules yeah i would say 18+ is legit but because he was also fatter. But early body building days i think he was a bit smaller.
@rapsnik
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Steve Reeves was the best and worthy to be remembered, and discovered today. Truly an American Original.
@fender1000100
Жыл бұрын
He has never been bettered and never will be bettered. You cannot improve on perfection. Prime Steve Reeves was the most perfect human specimen that ever lived . He was like a Greek god come to life.
@dinofrangiamore
Жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you about Reeves being the best bodybuilder of all time. Growing up in the 70s my hero was Arnold. But the older I got the more I came to respect and admire the bodybuilders of the 40s and 50s. Indeed, these were the first guys that inspired me to take up bodybuilding (Teenage Mr. Colorado Springs1981 my only claim to fame) when I discovered some Strength and Fitness and Muscle Builder magazines in an uncle's bedroom. Over the past 50 years bodybuilding became all about size and steroids with aesthetics completely abandoned. And yet this appears to mirror the mindset of popular culture where more and bigger is always better. Thanks!
@unknowninfinium4353
Жыл бұрын
Dude thanks for this man. Its amazing you bring up these icons. Do not let then fade away man.
@peterlazos1978
6 ай бұрын
When I was a boy he was my idol! No chemicals ,no special drinks! He was one of the few. Beautiful person. RIP Steeve.
@mikemac1298
Жыл бұрын
He was the greatest of all time. No one has ever looked like him naturally.
@keelanenns4548
Жыл бұрын
reg park looked similar
@keelanenns4548
Жыл бұрын
id argue people have surpassed him naturally in modern times. Stef Meyers, lexx little, not necessarily the exact look, because everyone's genetics are different, but I think Steve's physique and aesthetics are a good goal to shoot for
@cobain2261
Жыл бұрын
He wasn't natty
@cobain2261
Жыл бұрын
@@keelanenns4548 those guys aren't natty
@maherzain434
Жыл бұрын
@@cobain2261 how was Steve reeves not natty
@victoriaponce9423
6 ай бұрын
He was my very favorite body builder . He was so handsome .
@justinweber4977
Жыл бұрын
This man's early life sounds like the original of a comic book Superhero. And his body looks like one!
@JohnHowlett-bq6xo
Ай бұрын
The most amazing and Unique quality that Steve had was, Noone ever knew who Steve Reeves liked or disliked, Since he was greatly Known to never having said anything Negative about anyone. He was strict about Living his Moto, "If you don't have anything nice to say about a Person, Don't say nothing at all," He live by those words to the Very End. Also he was known around the World to be the Most Rugged and best looking Man, that Possed Personality and Charisma, besides being Genetics, Most Gifted Natural Bodybuilder on the Planet. No one around Hollywood, Actor, or Athlete, could Ever Match Steve Reeves Masculinity charm and Man Power looks. He was The Real Mr.Universe Yet, He was the Real Mr. Hollywood Symbol, With appearance of a Mega Super Star. Every Man including Myself, would be considered Ugly, standing next to Steve Reeves. The Only Man on Earth, that could Match Steve Reeves in looks, is Probably Donald J.Trump. However he would Look Stupid and lose to that comparison to Steve Reeves and end up looking like a very Ugly looking Donald J.Trump.
@petergianarakos9203
Жыл бұрын
Yes a classical build with health as the goal. He was an inspiration for thousands of body builders. Thanks for this report,
@rockpaperscissors6521
Жыл бұрын
Health has never been the goal of bodybuilding. Competitors aren't ranked based on their healthiness.
@petergianarakos9203
Жыл бұрын
@@rockpaperscissors6521 Of course u are right. But the health that comes from the' BB life syle is a by product of that good eating and smart training. I'm really bummed out at seeing some of the greats looking like a train wreck. I worked out since 15 or so and my joints hurt ftom likely going too heavy and maybe not doing the workout wrong, I still work out at 76 even after a mild stroke. Rather die on the bench than lie on the coach. Easy Bro.
@rockpaperscissors6521
Жыл бұрын
@@petergianarakos9203 I hear you. Back in old days, even if competitive bodybuilders weren't as healthy as Jack Lalane types, they'd still be markedly healthier than the average population thanks to their bodybuilding lifestyle. Nowadays, the top pros would seem to fare worse than smokers or couch potatoes when it comes to running up a flight of stairs or overall life expectancy. That really is a bit sad. Glad to hear you're still going strong at 76!
@RipRoarLB
Жыл бұрын
These guys were so humble too. I was surprised to learn Clancy Ross beat Steve Reeves in a bodybuilding competition. Wild, because I knew Clancy Ross, I worked out at his gym he opened in Walnut Creek, CA. He never bragged about his accomplishments, no pictures on the wall, just a very humble man wanting us kids to have a place to workout.
@rongendron8705
Жыл бұрын
I saw Steve Reeves from the 1950's, even before he played "Hercules" in 1959 & have always felt that he was the greatest bodybuilder of all time! He would have been a 'natural' to play "Superman", if those movies had been made 20 years earlier! Even his last name was perfect for the role, i.e. Reeves!
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right! Unlike most actors in superhero movies Steve had the perfect build for that kind of role. At least he was in many of the best Fantasy and Historical films made. The man left his mark, one which even Zorro could envy!
@mackiemccauley4647
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating to learn about this great man. I only knew him in the role of Hercules which I saw at the Saturday matinee as a child. Thanks for the video!
@timklein3962
10 ай бұрын
I agree 100%; Steve was the complete package !!!
@StarskyUA
Жыл бұрын
I’m really happy about finding this channel, thank you for your great content! 👍 Keep it natty! Cheers from Ukraine! 💙💛
@NattyLifeYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my brother. Sending you my very best wishes from Spain
@MarvTube
Жыл бұрын
Your videos and homage to certain body builders like Steve Reeves are awesome! Really nice stuff, educational, and useful. Allows me to dig into, read, and learn about old athleats built their bodies by getting down to and mastering the basics. Thanks.♥
@michaelcarey3105
Жыл бұрын
He looks real, unlike the more recent cartoon characters using drugs to get muscles. I grew up in the 60's watching Reeves as Hercules and he will always be my favorite!
@judefernandez827
Жыл бұрын
We’ll said Michael Carey
@p.a.paolino9505
Жыл бұрын
He was gifted. I knew someone who competed against him. He told me while they were getting all pumped up before the contest Steve Reeves would walk in and they knew they did not stand a chance. I thought he would of lived a lot longer. I believe his mother was into health eating.
@gustavosilvacm8932
6 ай бұрын
Steve Reeves was simply THE BEST, final period.
@JapsPlay
Жыл бұрын
Reeves was the goat! Amazing video as always
@anthonypanteleimon9351
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% and have always had that same thought about the amazing Steve Reeves. I always respected him because of his clean protocol. No garbage in his body.
@malafakka8530
Жыл бұрын
I think I watched most of his movies as a kid and found his physique quite impressive. Not that it matters, but not only was he genetically gifted when it comes to bodybuilding but he also was very good looking (think he looked best with a beard). That might have helped a bit in his movie career as well. He certainly paved the way for guys with a bodybuilding background.
@asifvirk953
Жыл бұрын
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE BODYBUILDER, I SAW ONE OF HIS HERCULES FILMS AND HAD TO DO RESEARCH ON HIM AWESOME WHAT A GUY R.I.P THE ULTIMATE AND REAL LIFE HERCULES.
@pika-seb1484
Жыл бұрын
great vid bro. BB is not dead, as long as we got natty guys it will never die and that the right way it was aimed to be
@johnmcleod5488
Жыл бұрын
Steeve Reeves was always the GOAT for me too. After growing up watching old movies like Jason and the Argonauts and Hercules I seen him with his pectus excavatum and height which I thought was relatable with me so I always thought of him as my favourite and an person to aspire to. Great video. Rip the 🐐
@robertmallory1877
Жыл бұрын
I hated the choice for Hercules in the otherwise awesome "Jason and the Argonauts", they should have gotten Reeves! Still a great choice to double feature with the Original "Clash Of The Titans"! Ray Harryhausen was also a "King".
@donaldduke2233
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video about an absolutely fantastic man. Thanks for sharing it.
@jomon723
Жыл бұрын
At 63 Steve Reeves since I was a kid, I remember I got some big glossy's of him with some mail order course and really liked them, Wish I still had them I still watch his Hercules movies every year 💪🏼🧔🏽♂
@delcannon5051
Жыл бұрын
As a 'child of the 50s', I still remember seeing "HERCULES" at the local movie theater. What a guy.
@BigBoss-zi5ss
Жыл бұрын
Those lats are a thing of beauty. That V also was amazing
@chiptenor
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree, Steve Reeves was the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Yes, there have been thousands since, many bigger (some, grotesquely bigger through chemistry), of all sizes and shapes, etcetera. However, Reeve's physique was like the 'archetype' of the developed male form. There have been other greats before and after him , for sure, but he set a standard of 'natural' male development that, in my estimation, is timeless.
@c.galindo9639
Жыл бұрын
Sweet. Some really great stuff. He seems well established and well educated with what he knows and with what works for him. A great bodybuilder indeed. RIP Steve Reeves
@roundedosu
Жыл бұрын
i waited for someone to say this, he is always gonna be my goal phisique (maybe almost achievable)
@roundedosu
Жыл бұрын
you do amazing research and your channel is quickly becoming my favorite fitness channel
@NattyLifeYT
Жыл бұрын
@@roundedosu thank you bro!
@characterunderconstruction5891
6 ай бұрын
My brothers would wake me up in the middle of the night to watch Steve Reeves as the mighty Hercules. No VCRs or any digital recordings in those days, you watch movies when they came on television or you would miss it. I lost a lot of sleep because of Steve Reeves but enjoyed every second of it.
@Vnm-sh1jv
Жыл бұрын
I respect people like Steve Reeves. He is actually my favorite bodybuilder, ever. I couldn't care less about these steroid using junkies. This man was the true Mr. Olympia and Hercules. I will always be a natural and if God made Sampson powerful against the Philistines, the same can be done with our raw strength without even using creatine. Great video and content. It's sad people like you won't get the recognition like these juice heads. You are a rarity.
@InformationIsTheEdge
Жыл бұрын
Genetics treated Steve very well. Over 6' tall, nearly perfect mesomorphic body type, impossibly symmetrical and a good looking face. He was very lucky in the game of genetic roulette. Then stack his personal work ethic onto that and POW! The perfect combination to produce a perfect bodybuilder.
@ChrisBlackTV
Жыл бұрын
He is my favourite bodybuilder of all time as well, he's the pinnacle of aesthetic male physique.
@claudiavital8943
Жыл бұрын
He is the greatest one ,no one like him until today,he was blessed with a beauty that is hard to find. Simetría and aesthetic in each angle of his perfect body.Thank you to share about Steve Reeves.
@andredubois4601
Жыл бұрын
What a guy!! Incredible. Give me 3 years i´ll look like him
@shahnawaazbaurtally6483
Жыл бұрын
All the best!
@artvsmachine3703
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Didn't know about him. Shows that he was a pioneer, did it the right way, got all the benefits, and road that wave all the way in and up onto the sand. That can never be repeated.
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