From Campus to Olympus - Part 1 - Determination - 51 minutes

[@YOUNGTALENT3D]

50 min video by Steve Cook? Is this a dream come true?

[@dixonbawls4453]

This guy has class and the right mindset. Not too common with most of these guys out here

[@tylerdoyle1135]

Steve you are so lucky...... I wish i was pushed by my parents like you were! You are the man!

[@garymullins4043]

Man push yourself!!! Your the biggest self-motivator

[@manuelroman8751]

Gary Mullins its hard pushing yourself man sometimes you need that extra push from someone that has a huge impact in your life

[@thatboyvolc0m]

It can make or break a child as well as the relationship between parent and child so it's not always the best thing :)

[@manuelroman8751]

Very true ^^^^

[@christophervangsnes8606]

As I watch more and more of Steve Cook's videos, the more respect I gain for him and his wisdom towards the industry and fitness. He relates to a lot of people and puts everything into a manageable perspective for many with a positive and inspirational message to viewers. You got it going on man!

[@stevemoefoe]

Yeah Stevo! All the best man and thanks for sharing! You have definitely had a positive impact in choices towards my own fitness.

[@CeeNation22]

Thank you Steve for being such an inspiration to me. I have been an athlete my whole life, and being a female at the gym use to be itimidating. Your tips and advice have helped me to progress not only as an athlete but also as a person.

[@incasa2009]

I truly love this man, he tells a beautiful story and does it with a heart. He looks out for his fans and seems a guy that puts everybody else first and himself second. Great motivator! hope u read this, and i wish you good luck, and keep people motivated, i will follow your journey on social media and hope to see you once! swoldier nation!

[@austinkim6366]

Steve, you are my main motivation. When you talk about visualizing winning and visualizing the physique that you want to attain, your physique is the first that comes to mind. Through watching your videos continuously and listening to your views and outlook on life, I truly believe I can get there one day, so I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart.

[@handiable]

Steve you have an amazing story to share with everyone. You have taken the obstacles in your life and made them opportunities. This is definitely your passion. Exercise and weightlifting has helped me also through the toughest times in my life and keeps me focused and centered. You are an inspiration to me and I enjoyed listening to your stories and sharing your experiences in exercise and also life. Thanks a million!!!!!! I needed that.

[@nadiggah]

Sometimes I wonder how it is even possible that people can inspire and help others so much just by what they say and what they do... That there are some people who think similiar and want to achieve the same things. Steve cook, you give us all a lot and the motivation that is gained by watching your videos is unreal! Hope to meet you one time in life

[@MathewCap]

I been through so much and its true you'll always go back to the weights. 😊 I saved me from suicide from being depressed for 6 years... 😳 It help me find who I am. 😢😀 It aslo help me out on what I wanna do in life. 😀

[@thecraft2091]

Binge watched Steve Cook videos since discovering him a couple of weeks ago.. and honestly, he is such a clear speaking, relatable, educational person to watch. He honestly deserves all the success he gets, because you can tell how much of a genuine good dude he is. His knowledge, along with Jake's has been beneficial in helping me transition from a yoga background to a strength focused love. His functional training and love for mobility and mind muscle control has allowed me to really love what I'm doing. Yewwwww

[@Fjerid]

This is how champs are born. Pushed by some one, mostly by parents. I got pushed into doing something i dont like which is school and although its no hardy for me its still not the shit id like to do later on... steve my man. Gr8 inspiration

[@germanreyes4980]

Steve Cook, truly inspiration, thank you for the video..

[@jesaimoreno2028]

Centennial High School. Home of the Patriots. Boise, Idaho. Where i graduated 2013. Glad to say Steve Cook & Aaron Paul graduated there as well

[@PanagiotisRafail]

Motivational af watching how far you have reached and how hard you have worked for it!

[@1elr]

Steve im not a bodybuilder at all, im just a fan but i study medicine in juarez city, chihuahua and you inspire me trough all this time cause i dont need to be a bodybuilder to follow your words, everything you say is to apply in the life, every day, to follow our dreams and everything you do and say is just awesome. You are a good person Steve, thanks for everything.

[@RobertGillespie]

Steve you & Shay have inspired me to start lifting and get fit, I completed my first dietbet recently and I have lost 13lbs so far! keep up the videos & good luck in September!

[@stevenswm9844]

I loved how @ 43:33 he started talking about people's opinions...meaning their opinions of him and what he should be doing, needs to be doing, how he's doing it wrong, etc. etc. And how he started getting this cute little smile on his face basically about just how opinionated people are, and how willing they are to share there opinionated opinions! And I thought to myself, he must be talking about the youtube comments section! hahaha KZbin seems to have more "resident experts" than any other place on earth!

[@SmokeMeLightMeTagMe]

I have a competition on ft lauderdale, Fl. for mens physique in October, and this is going to be my motivation.

[@henrikmeinken9165]

Thank you for the motivation throughout all your vids! keep it up idol!

[@alexaltringer17]

I can't believe he didn't make top 3

[@TheLordSnowbro]

The Olympia is always rigged. Steve looked amazingly better than all of those guys. St eve's legs, abs, and stage presence should have won him the competition alone.

[@AncestralPhysique]

TheLordSnowbro His back looked kind of weak tho. Him, Buendia, Sadik.. Top 3 (not in that order; thats too subjective for me) IMO No way Mark Anthony should've gotten 1st though, he wasn't even top 10 in my books.. But like Seid said there was a STRONG FMG presence in the top 5 (always is)

[@bangermccrusher]

I just dont understand the judges

[@billab0ng83]

Start believing.. welcome to the real world.. the best dont win.. its not about being the best at the top.. its what u can do for others once u win,, whats best for buisness.. maybe a judge doesnt like german looking guys . .somthing simple like that . .his nose is to pointy.. think im playing? judges are like that..

[@alexaltringer17]

you are going to go far in life with that attitude

[@HuGiv5]

still dreaming to go on stage one day, training hard from about 2 years, ton of mass being added, feeling the difference is amazing ! Guys like you inspire a whole generation !

[@generationXphysiques]

You're going to get the title of Mr. Olympia this year Steve. No doubt.

[@mrstantastic1990]

One of my idols ! Steve is soo humble and so cool, what a great personality !

[@dimitriosnikolaidis1535]

I´m speechless! Steve you inspire me so much! Thank you!

[@JohnDoe-fx1pd]

Truly inspiring ! Definitely my inspiration to better myself as a person and in the gym ! Thank you Steve!

[@battleknightcoolguy]

Amazing Series, Very Inspirational. This Gave Me The Motivation To Keep Working out, To reach my goals. Thanks Steve!

[@MilesDeep]

Don't mind me, just watching all Steve cooks old videos at the gym in-between sets for motivation

[@MegaBeezy7]

You should do a one on one video of how you think you did at the Olympia. What you could've done better how you think the judging went. I know we'd really all like to see it.

[@gabriele2111]

one of the first video about fitness i did watch and now.. again.. in 2019.. to remember me why i started

[@deyumgirl909]

6 min mark and I'm already inspired. I have an urge to go for a run...

[@jojoos2g4u]

it’s always been about his walk 🙌 so powerful

[@chrisgarcia5935]

Thanks Steve for motivating me everyday 👌👏👏

[@timshkuntik4558]

Awesome!!! Thank you Steve! You my idol! God bless you.

[@asadadads6202]

Awesome man , inspired me 😃

[@generationXphysiques]

I feel like you uploaded this just for me Steve lol. Since I asked for it in your last video.

[@johnvandevalt1164]

steve I miss this mindset you had!

[@energy1261]

the magic in his shorts made him win everything

[@EdTheVideos]

love you steve

[@bradybayles271]

When is part 2 coming out? Steve Cook This was really cool, I'm still in high school, 17 and I love the weights. When I'm not working out in my schools gym, I got a job at the YMCA just so I can lift on the weekends. Completly feel the same way about lifting but just don't know we're I would start with men's psychic, how did u?

[@HeyJaredHowYaDoin]

role model status

[@AnthonyCuocco]

*GREAT VIDEO best on the channel :)*

[@scottthomson6064]

This is awesome inspiring swoldiernation

[@erinheeps6182]

I'm inspired now thanks Steve

[@prince_sach50]

Loved this documentary man

[@TheLordSnowbro]

Steve the swoldiernation link in the description is spelled wrong.

[@Electus-A-Deo]

You're the man Steve!

[@allrounder779911]

Motivation!!

[@jonnicumminsfitness]

This gave me goosebumps at the end

[@nuRLE]

Back for my annual rewatch!

[@jmarcguy]

Same. 2023

[@Anfni]

Keep em coming!!!

[@jerryteniuk5709]

STEVE COOOOOK!!! your the man buddy

[@bwing411]

Get him a reality show!

[@johngrist5279]

Amen.

[@johngrist5279]

Amen.

[@tham3n]

such an inspiration

[@delawarebmw]

Well deserved...Best of luck man.

[@johngrist5279]

Amazingly motivational vid.

[@jrodthegreat1]

It's awesome he is from the PNW. I am in Washington but it's literally the same Idaho is colder but it's just as beautiful. #upperleftusa

[@naccirehnn2697]

You give me purpose!! And motivation! Thanks 8)

[@alisonhaynes1980]

Very inspirational!!!!

[@emmglad]

steve you are the best!

[@zpayne55]

You should upload some of your football highlights from high school or college.

[@themantien]

love you steve cook

[@SayanMitra26]

awesome !! ur my true inspiration man !!!

[@FitnessDandR]

That's it bro, i really like the way you think!

[@houa87]

ur an inspiration man!

[@beyou4296]

yasss, go em Steve! 😎😎😎

[@primetime2224]

Great job man!

[@ruthlesz28]

Awesome!! Great point is I've always wondered why people who lifts weight is so afraid of sports or running? It is great to have the body and have the stamina to do all things. Because if you have the body but is limited to its potential I don't get it. We get fit so we can do more and not limit us.

[@SirBolle]

Man, such a great Guy! He's is just awesome. He's got everything. And his body is just perfect. Great Vid, too :D

[@ericshim750]

this was so awesome

[@TheAlbanS13]

Love it man!!

[@maxt3137]

Great video Steve. Youre a great role model, very inspiring for a healthy lifestyle. I dont agree with the board shorts though, competitors should wear really short swimming trunks, i dont like the idea of neglecting legs on stage :P.

[@latinoforlife1214]

Great video

[@nethdaniel552]

how does a senior in highschool bench 370lbs...

[@xprtsniper]

Physical activities are more mental if you believe and push yourself you can do it

[@TheLordSnowbro]

Genetics man. He was benching 200 something in 8th grade. His body is just built to be a powerhouse. He's 6'1 and in the off season/bulking stage he's in the 220s. He was playing college football for Dixie.

[@nethdaniel552]

because you hardly even see decent size dudes in the gym hitting 315

[@alexroy8549]

Great vid!

[@TobiasHenreich]

Yeah! Awesome Vid!

[@TheRonno999]

Inspirational

[@scottbooth96]

When you used to workout at 7am, what was your breakfast/ pre workout meal ?

[@MrDonut255]

Dude you motivate me

[@ariffau]

so damn motivating. RIP Greg Plitt's

[@nickj4785]

Say what..?

[@ariffau]

just my personal thought. I've been watching Greg Plitt's motivational videos to keep me stay motivated in the gym. but I find this more motivating. maybe cause it's down to earth? just a humble opinion though. Idk. lol

[@nickj4785]

Arif Fauzan ....but....RIP.

[@smiley00341]

Great Person!!!

[@Matt-lq7gd]

Steve you need to write a BOOK!

[@savagefitness1]

Signs of a good man; never speaks poorly of his ex wife. Never knew Steve was married until now.

[@tbohacker]

Pretty ironic seeing this video. I just moved to Boise from Kentucky a month ago and have been doing sprints at that same track since its right down street.

[@deanalberto9082]

Head to toe one of the most prefect body I have ever seen!!!

[@FCBruh94]

8:27 nick wright made it in the 1000 pound club in 2001! haha

[@baconfromhell666]

I highly doubt that, since he didnt even start lifting until 2006

[@FCBruh94]

It was a joke..

[@Anrchy011]

baconfromhell666 If you look at the board from Steve Cook's school, there is a Nick Wright on the 1000lb list. Obviously not the same Nick Wright tho lol

[@OSeanSanO]

Is the begining a reupload?

[@oconnell21]

Yeah this is last yr, he says he's prepping for the first ever men's physique olympia which was last yr

[@SwizzElementz]

Might be an awkward question coming from a man, but how does one obtain such a clean skin without blemishes like Steve? When I remove hair, I always get ingrown hair and so on. Any product or method suggestions to avoid that?

[@Jammydodger1196]

Watching these videos have inspired me to start lifting, the main problem is however, with all the dishonesty of bodybuilders, whether it's because they want to look alpha, or because their sponsors don't want the truth coming out so that people don't stop buying their supplements, I don't know if I can trust Steve when he says he is natural. Honestly, I'd love to be Steve's size eventually in maybe 10-12 years, or close to anyway, but as much as I want to believe him, I am a bit skeptical that I can achieve his size naturally. Bodybuilders as a whole, need to be a lot more honest to people. Anyone else here feel the same? :O

[@Coxy002605]

He's natural.

[@czx5555]

Coxy002605 a guy that competes as ifbb pro is natural? Sure mate.

[@czx5555]

i.imgur.com/0rq2BKw.jpg sorry mate, hes not natural. nobody that competes like that are natural. These are injection spots

[@czx5555]

how big you are depends on your dosage, you dont really know what youre talking about. You can probably get close, but you wont get a physique like this. 31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbi4gjtoMg1rhu9d7o1_500.jpg look at dryness, those shoulders and fullness at that low bodyfat. you really know nothing about steroids. i.imgur.com/0rq2BKw.jpg = injection spots.

[@Coxy002605]

weckliz Come back when you're not talking out of your ass.

[@3CoorsDown]

What a genuinely nice guy. Sick physique too.

[@wesleyberry3670]

I love this video. Although, I prefer the other music from the orginal

[@smoochp]

Motivation

[@ottovidaloka]

love it!

[@jaredbamber2454]

Does anyone know what exact type/brand black training shoes he has when he's running bleachers+stairs in the stadium? I'd love to find some thin/compact shoes like this. Any recommendations as well, anyone? Thanks

[@Mr.AhDuuuuuu]

a young steve cook

[@faN4t1k]

steve is it true taht you can eat whatever you want and that it all comes down to calories in and out ?

[@SuperAloeFresh]

Yep

[@SuperAloeFresh]

Trailer Tube wrong

[@trailertube3209]

SuperAloeFresh wow you need knowledge in your life. good luck with the upcoming heart attack mr. bodybuilder

[@SuperAloeFresh]

Trailer Tube you can eat anything you want if the calories fall in line with your needs. All about calories in vs calories out

[@jacktyler5241]

Trailer Tube depends on your goal. If you just want to lose weight it is just calories in calories out. If I ate 200g of pure fat in a day I could still lose weight as long as I didn't eat anything else. Obviously macro composition is more important if looking to change your physique and be healthy.

[@capokipfilet8299]

32:33 'You might not be Mr. Olympia Jay Culter or Phil Heath, but there's always going to be a place out there for somebody who is working their butt off' -- Steve Cook

[@eolmos23]

steve where did you get your tank tops/shirts??

[@xXxBLINGO07xXx]

The only thing I cant seem to get right is my diet/nutrition..any tips?