Today was awful. Weather sux, I lost my job too. I watched your vid and it made me move my ass regardless all that bullshit. I just annihilated my back and I'm feeling great :) Tomorrow is another day and I'll figure out how to move on with my life. Thank you for motivation Steve.
Thank you, Steve that you upload a short free video from your workout..other bodybuilders didn't and want money..so thanks again, you're a really good person and a true role model.
Steve seriously don't even care about or acknowledge the hater comments. You have a lot of true fans and people who look up to you. Just keep doing you and the true fans will always be there for you!
Steve Cook you inspired me to start lifting I turned 40 this year I haven't lifted in 20 years and I'm so loving it again although it hurts a lot more keep up your great work thank you
About 3 1/2 weeks out from my 2nd show and the days I’m feeling tired and unmotivated on my low carb days after fasting for 18 hours I revert back to Steve’s old swoldier videos. Just hearing the stupid song in the beginning always changed my mindset.
Hey Steve, don't know if you'll get a chance to read this comment or not but I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and helping us get motivated and become the best we can. I would love to work out with you someday, if you're ever in Cincinnati, Ohio, hopefully you can squeeze an hour into your schedule to work out with me. Thanks man
Love these videos steve. Great inspiration for people starting the journey of becoming stronger and a better version of themselves. Good luck in the competition!
Steve is my main idol and main motivation. His demeanor and physique is something I think is admirable. I started a TH-cam channel because of him and used to watch his Platinum Pre video as a pre gym motivation video. I made a motivation video myself with his pre video in mind. (obviously not at as great) but if you care to watch i'd appreciate it! Motivation- Having Passion
This is the video that impact me (positive way) mental + physic + spiritual 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Steve you are my mentor, motivator, I'm learning a lot man👍🏻 Bless you bro'
Your videos are always so motivating and apart from your terrific physique, the way you address the audience is really impressive. Really liked to be the part of journey with you from the "Big Man on Campus" till this date. Wish you get what you really deserve this year at the Olympia! Good Luck :) Keep inspiring! #SwoldierNation
Heya Steve! this video was the first I saw of you and it was the one that gave me real inspiration, I bougth ON WHEY and chanced my training schedule to yours by looking into your vids and it really gave me some sick gainz and i thank you for it! Love your vids, keep doing what you are doing!
i dunno whether your videos are making a meaning or no, but i am loving the rate at which your uploading videos :) keep doing this, i ll definitely join swoldier nation :D
Is it me or was Steve looking absolutely flawless from head to toe in this video? Literally his hair ( on point) , skin ( glowing) and he looked like he's been eating well enough and getting sleep #fitspiration #gymspiration #teamoptimum
People on the internet have such negative things to say all the time, when and if you get to Steve's level then maybe you can have a say and even then i'm sure he will ignore you. Till then just SHUT THE FUCK UP and appreciate his dedication and effort to even show you what he does. Keep up the positive attitude Steve and smash Mr O
Too much of yall just be writing negative things, like Steve says if your not gonna say something awesome or nice than don't say nothing at all! Keep it positive people. You looking beast brotha! See you in Vegas!
Steve! You should make a video about how much protein/fats/carbs you are eating. Like a informative diet video for competition. That would really help a lot of us.
Huge fan man...keep it going. I love to hear pros say things like that "I don't even feel like lifting today"...it makes it all real for me. I love working out but there are days where I just wonder where the motivation comes from. I decided to just do it and not worry about the excuses. Big ups to you for putting up with some dick head comments. Haters gonna hate.
The first time I saw you doing some deadlifts, nice! Lookin' great, Steve ;) And well spoken: "Sacrafice what you want right now for what you really want". Always look forward the light end of the dark tunnel. Wish you all the best for the Olympia, you'll already my #1, no homo haha :D
captain sum ting wong oh u are one of those who say everyone who looks good is juicing, so u feel better about the lack in your own progress. no one needs that attitude man
I miss this.. The video style and the way you approached this game back then. The mindset of being healthy and happy through working out. You're my biggest inspiration in the fitness industry by far, but it kinda seems like you changed things up since the last olympia.
steve, must be the most humblest guy in the damn world. lol. seems like an all around cool ass guy. been following you since you worked out with MR. MECCA himself, CHARLES GLASS. STEVE, do you still do any of his work outs? I follow yours mixed with Charles's and I feel amazing after every work out. keep the videos going please. THANKS.
Hey Steve your a huge inspiration. I look like you, smaller to be honest, but I have that same push and drive as you in the gym. Let me prove it to you swoldier.
You were saying in a earlier episode that you are using your belt also for tighten up your waist. How often are you doing vacuum excercises to tighten up your waist?
Are you guys serious?? You wear belt for heavy lifting with the back because it helps keep your spine straight/with your core flexed against it. It prevents injuries and makes it easier to lift heavier weights.
I would love to see a leg video with heavy squats Steve! You probably won't do that now right before the olympia, but maybe after that? Never seen you do heavy squats. And yes, I realise that heavy squats won't benefit you as much as a bodybuilder, but it's still fun sometimes :) And good luck at the olympia Steve, not that you need it
THESE. GET BACK TO THESE TYPES OF VIDEOS. Lifestyle vids are great and all but trainer edition on top of the nostalgic swoldier nation intro music/graphic is the bees knees steve. Started following you 4 years ago and this is what kicked it off for me BIG time. Also you were jacked 3 years ago.
“Gotta know what being a swoldier is all about”. That’s why I loved these. Get back to swoldier nation. BIG/LEAN is great too, but swoldier nation is your bread and butter. Can’t forget about the foundation. Followers love swoldier nation. The OG
I agree with what he said at the beginning of the video. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. So many people on his videos just bicker about the silliest things. We're all watching his videos for the same reason: education. We should just watch them, learn from them, and act like adults.
Every video you chew gum...I thought I was the only one that chewed gum every day! Gum is a great stress relief when you are concentrating hard! Good luck, Steve!
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Today was awful. Weather sux, I lost my job too. I watched your vid and it made me move my ass regardless all that bullshit. I just annihilated my back and I'm feeling great :) Tomorrow is another day and I'll figure out how to move on with my life. Thank you for motivation Steve.
good shit!!!
Thank you, Steve that you upload a short free video from your workout..other bodybuilders didn't and want money..so thanks again, you're a really good person and a true role model.
Steve seriously don't even care about or acknowledge the hater comments. You have a lot of true fans and people who look up to you. Just keep doing you and the true fans will always be there for you!
Best fitness guy on TH-cam for sure. Super motivating!
Steve Cook you inspired me to start lifting I turned 40 this year I haven't lifted in 20 years and I'm so loving it again although it hurts a lot more keep up your great work thank you
i wish my gym was that empty
damn Bruce i'm sure you can afford your own home gym. lol
that will only happen only if you OWN the Gym..
It is if you go at 5 in the morning like me !
good movies Bruce, we love you action man, please do arma mortal 7 please ho no that's mel
Whenever I just need that little extra motivation, I watch one of Steve's videos. He is such a great guy!
About 3 1/2 weeks out from my 2nd show and the days I’m feeling tired and unmotivated on my low carb days after fasting for 18 hours I revert back to Steve’s old swoldier videos. Just hearing the stupid song in the beginning always changed my mindset.
Hey Steve, don't know if you'll get a chance to read this comment or not but I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and helping us get motivated and become the best we can. I would love to work out with you someday, if you're ever in Cincinnati, Ohio, hopefully you can squeeze an hour into your schedule to work out with me. Thanks man
Always great to watch some Steve Cook videos before hitting the gym!
These are the best training videos on youtube. Good stuff Steve!
Love these videos steve. Great inspiration for people starting the journey of becoming stronger and a better version of themselves. Good luck in the competition!
A lot of respect for you bro, setting the standard for Mens Physique in the future.
I've u Steve u inspire me to be the best that I can be and follow my dreams and stay positive through the bad and good. Thank You so much!
Just in time before i go hit the gym lol
Same haha and I'm doing back today
Hahaha me too hahaha hahaha hehehhahahaha
Same
***** best feel when steve uploads a trainer edition video before i head for the gym :D
Steve is my main idol and main motivation. His demeanor and physique is something I think is admirable.
I started a TH-cam channel because of him and used to watch his Platinum Pre video as a pre gym motivation video.
I made a motivation video myself with his pre video in mind. (obviously not at as great) but if you care to watch i'd appreciate it!
Motivation- Having Passion
This is the video that impact me (positive way) mental + physic + spiritual 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Steve you are my mentor, motivator, I'm learning a lot man👍🏻 Bless you bro'
my inspiration. not only in the gym but the mental mind set as well. much love steve.
I came back four years later just to watch this video all over again still a big cook fan💪🏻
Hey Steve thanks for posting all the videos lately, I'll be seeing you at the olympia!
Your videos are always so motivating and apart from your terrific physique, the way you address the audience is really impressive. Really liked to be the part of journey with you from the "Big Man on Campus" till this date. Wish you get what you really deserve this year at the Olympia!
Good Luck :) Keep inspiring! #SwoldierNation
I really liked this especially the part about being motivated. Sometimes I don't have it but I workout anyways and NEVER regret it. Thanks!
Heya Steve! this video was the first I saw of you and it was the one that gave me real inspiration, I bougth ON WHEY and chanced my training schedule to yours by looking into your vids and it really gave me some sick gainz and i thank you for it!
Love your vids, keep doing what you are doing!
i dunno whether your videos are making a meaning or no, but i am loving the rate at which your uploading videos :)
keep doing this, i ll definitely join swoldier nation :D
Big inspiration/role model for me Steve keep the videos coming really learn alot from them
Steve you are such an inspiration to me. Respect from Colombia
I didn't wanna deadlift tonight either but I went at it like NIKE lol.. ur super humble man.. I love it
Such a great motivator! I truly admire what you're doing! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Steve your vids get me hyped for the gym. Would love to see some more cooking ones tho, that salt and water for the chicken worked amazing.
Steve doesn't care about YT fitness community trends- no inzer belt, no powerlifting shoes, no bag of chalk, and no beats by dre.
I like this guy! Very humble and inspiring. Seems like a cool guy to hang with. 👍🏼
Good Luck on the olympia mate. Thanx for the video.
Is it me or was Steve looking absolutely flawless from head to toe in this video? Literally his hair ( on point) , skin ( glowing) and he looked like he's been eating well enough and getting sleep #fitspiration #gymspiration #teamoptimum
Got me pumped in 2016. You still amaze me bro
People on the internet have such negative things to say all the time, when and if you get to Steve's level then maybe you can have a say and even then i'm sure he will ignore you. Till then just SHUT THE FUCK UP and appreciate his dedication and effort to even show you what he does. Keep up the positive attitude Steve and smash Mr O
Good luck, Swoldier! Own the stage!
i feel like goku after watch this vid... big inspiration steve
Ploeplapli why would he want to be weaker than he feels? goku normal ovwr vejss3 anyday ;) :P
I'm just saiyan.
Too much of yall just be writing negative things, like Steve says if your not gonna say something awesome or nice than don't say nothing at all! Keep it positive people. You looking beast brotha! See you in Vegas!
Wow... I would give everything for a training with you...! Great motivation!
Love these steve!! Good luck on the olympia man. Looking good!
Oh man, nice video steve, excellent song, excellent workout.
Looking awesome Steve! Just over a week to go.
Steve! You should make a video about how much protein/fats/carbs you are eating. Like a informative diet video for competition. That would really help a lot of us.
Dude, this music choice is sick
What's that song at the end?! that gyms always quiet when steve's there! lol love it when its nice and quiet!
You cant hate on steve cook mate
steve you are awesome!! all my best wishes to you ...win olympia :) 1st medal is waiting 4 you
Steve your a inspiration I don't care what haters say .
It would be awesome/real helpful if you could put the routines in the descriptions!
always good honest vibe from steve
I've only seen 1 video with T Bar rows. Are these good or are they simply not good this close to a contest?
Your the man Steve! Your so inspirational,
i keep watching your videos before i smash every workout steve..ur an icon!
Huge fan man...keep it going. I love to hear pros say things like that "I don't even feel like lifting today"...it makes it all real for me. I love working out but there are days where I just wonder where the motivation comes from. I decided to just do it and not worry about the excuses. Big ups to you for putting up with some dick head comments. Haters gonna hate.
DB bent over rows are a staple in my routine. Saves the lower back and better contraction than BB
Yeah better contraction but you can't overload the back with dumbbells so you should include both, include dumbbells on one day, barbell on another
The first time I saw you doing some deadlifts, nice! Lookin' great, Steve ;)
And well spoken: "Sacrafice what you want right now for what you really want". Always look forward the light end of the dark tunnel. Wish you all the best for the Olympia, you'll already my #1, no homo haha :D
I still do this workout and I love it!!!
Digging the metal in the background Steve
Hey great video! I was wondering how tall you are if you only 210? You look massive for 210
just under 6'1
Steve Cook hey steve! when your doing deadlifts and bent over dumbell rows what kind of straps are you using?
captain sum ting wong oh u are one of those who say everyone who looks good is juicing, so u feel better about the lack in your own progress. no one needs that attitude man
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free personal advise from Steve Cook at the gym, would have made my day!
I miss this.. The video style and the way you approached this game back then. The mindset of being healthy and happy through working out. You're my biggest inspiration in the fitness industry by far, but it kinda seems like you changed things up since the last olympia.
Everything's...going black..HAHAHAH....love this workout Steve. Most amicable personality in physique 100%!
Looks like i'm having a Back day today.. 🙌
steve, must be the most humblest guy in the damn world. lol. seems like an all around cool ass guy. been following you since you worked out with MR. MECCA himself, CHARLES GLASS. STEVE, do you still do any of his work outs? I follow yours mixed with Charles's and I feel amazing after every work out. keep the videos going please. THANKS.
Love the pink belt steve! Lol see, said something nice!
Hey Steve your a huge inspiration. I look like you, smaller to be honest, but I have that same push and drive as you in the gym. Let me prove it to you swoldier.
I think I can catch up to this swoldier in about 3 years
THANK YOU ,IM FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA
I love deadlifts
You were saying in a earlier episode that you are using your belt also for tighten up your waist. How often are you doing vacuum excercises to tighten up your waist?
Awesome Steven. This video always gets me going for back day! Are you at Fibo Germany this year? Does anyone know?
You're The Best STEVEEE!
Really good gym lessons in this video
do you wear a belt to keep your waist small ?
Myth
Only women do that lol jk.. but the belt is to prevent lower back injury
he wears it because he has "thick abs and doesn't want them to grow anymore"
- Chris Jones (physiques of greatness)
It kind of makes sense though. Seeing as your abs are bulging out much less.
Are you guys serious?? You wear belt for heavy lifting with the back because it helps keep your spine straight/with your core flexed against it. It prevents injuries and makes it easier to lift heavier weights.
Good work Steve
I would love to see a leg video with heavy squats Steve! You probably won't do that now right before the olympia, but maybe after that? Never seen you do heavy squats. And yes, I realise that heavy squats won't benefit you as much as a bodybuilder, but it's still fun sometimes :)
And good luck at the olympia Steve, not that you need it
You will never hear me say anything bad about steve cook! #respect
Looking great man
THESE. GET BACK TO THESE TYPES OF VIDEOS. Lifestyle vids are great and all but trainer edition on top of the nostalgic swoldier nation intro music/graphic is the bees knees steve. Started following you 4 years ago and this is what kicked it off for me BIG time.
Also you were jacked 3 years ago.
“Gotta know what being a swoldier is all about”. That’s why I loved these. Get back to swoldier nation. BIG/LEAN is great too, but swoldier nation is your bread and butter. Can’t forget about the foundation. Followers love swoldier nation. The OG
Steve you are a BEAST I enjoy your vlogs bro! Good luck at Mr O!
Thank you for another video Steve ! :)
I agree with what he said at the beginning of the video. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. So many people on his videos just bicker about the silliest things. We're all watching his videos for the same reason: education. We should just watch them, learn from them, and act like adults.
don't mind the negatives steve. you rock, you inspire me. keep doin qhat you're doin. Love you steve ;)
@Matthijs Emous 180 is a good assumption. If you're looking for Steve cook big 210 or so
Thanks for much needed motivation today brutha
We all love steve
Your solid bro. Thanx for the motivation
song please. i need it for gainzzz
Hey, what time in the day do you train for best results, morning or afternoon? Thanks
Steve Cook Hi Steve, what's your thoughts on Rackpulls vs Deadlifts for back muscles growth?
Steve how many days a week do you take completely off from any form of activity? Or do your rest days always consist of an active recovery day?
Do you have a how to pose video? I would like to learn some correct poses.
First time I've ever seen Steve deadlift in a video before, thought for the longest time he just didn't do them..hah!
Ive never seen Steve do a conventional deadlift until today
really great routine
The thumbs up to thumbs down ratio is pretty damn good.
sick video as always bro keep it up
4 years and still sick !!!
Every video you chew gum...I thought I was the only one that chewed gum every day! Gum is a great stress relief when you are concentrating hard! Good luck, Steve!