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Steve Reeves Exclusive Interview By Pat Henry and Terry Quinn. Never Before Publicly Released!
March 1994, London England.
The 1994 Heidenstam Memorial Trust and Hall of Fame Awards
STEVE REEVES HERCULES ON INSTAGRAM
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Introduction By Pat Henry
10:55 Steve Reeves Interview by Tony Quinn
32:05 Steve Reeves Interview by Pat Henry
WHO WAS STEVE REEVES?
Mr. America, Mr. World, Mr. Universe
Bodybuilder, Actor, Rancher
The first award-winning bodybuilder turned action movie hero. Steve was cast as "Hercules" in 1957. He was paid
just $10,000 for the role. The movie went on to make millions and Steve became the #1 movie star in the world in the late
1950's. He made additional movies - "Hercules Unchained", "The White Warrior", "The Avenger", "A Long Road To Hell",
"Morgan The Pirate" and more.
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[@denniscliff2071]

This man was my role model when I was a teen. At 80 years old I still train with weights. Thank you Steve Reeves.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

You have set an amazing example and, I'm certain, you have inspired many, many people by sticking with a healthy lifestyle. Keep doing what you're doing! Thank you - Scott

[@trustfinancial141]

Steve Reeves has been an inspiration to me since seeing his movies as a thirteen year old boy in 1961. At 74, I still work out six days a week with thirty one inch waist, thanks to Steve Reeves and his Health is Wealth philosophy.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@trustfinancial141 Wonderful to hear the impact that Steve had on your life. Sounds like you are taking great care of your health! - Scott

[@robertcornelius3514]

Today's youth is doomed. He said to keep stress at a low level. Not with Social Media in the hands of every young person.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@robertcornelius3514 definitely some truth there... - Scott

[@valmor1073]

Steve Reeves was the greatest bodybuilder of all time.Unfortunately the bodybuilders of today have almost forgotten him.I am sure Arnold knows it down deep.

[@THEPETERC1]

Arnold asked Reeves to play his father in Conan. Reeves was not ready to pass the torch, so the role went to William Smith.

[@valmor1073]

@@THEPETERC1 Had no idea.Wow.

[@kieranmurraysnaturalstreng5913]

@@THEPETERC1 Reeves NATURAL Arnold NOT. WHY?

[@harolddelgadillo8638]

I’m competing in my first competition in November. The INBA and I’m going to try and get as close to a look that Steve Reeves had. Arnold is my other inspiration and I’ll try to get the fullness of his chest. I look up to a lot of bodybuilders and I learn a lot.

[@gregorydacosta2102]

Arnold is on record naming Steve Reeves as the greatest bodybuilder of all time.

[@anthonyharty1732]

Steve Reeves is a true legend, he did bodybuilding the right way, no drugs a great diet and trained hard. He was a very humble guy with a wonderful positive attitude.

[@jeanbaumgartner4052]

AMEN 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 TO THAT ONE TONY!

[@rainerbest9561]

His Secret beides His Looks,where His humbelness and down to Earth Attitude,which seems to Has completjy vanished in our Always faster and Bigger aiming Time.

[@jackobrien1026]

exactly it's a health and fitness lifestyle. Pumping yourself with a cocktail of drugs is not healthy at all!

[@anthonyharty1732]

@@jeanbaumgartner4052 Thanks. 😁

[@anthonyharty1732]

@@rainerbest9561 Yes, you are right.

[@vincentfisher1603]

I am 66 and have worked out for decades. Steves Reeves and Jack Lalanne are my inspirations since childhood.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Great job! Those two are certainly inspiring - Scott

[@PowerliftingwithGrandpaCharlie]

Very inspiring ! Even today.

[@jameseastman5406]

Exactly the same here!

[@jameseastman5406]

And I am 67!

[@macpony2571780]

He is a man of character; something that there is a shortage of today.

[@andrewrehnert4997]

Eyes straight ahead, plain spoken, no nonsense, honest man 💪👍🏻

[@pinoassenza2970]

he seemed like a gentle soul.

[@AlexArdenti]

I never heard Steve speak in an interview before. This is priceless.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks, Alex! It's an honor to have your feedback. - Scott

[@sannitafl890]

Ciao (..grande a sempre caro..) Alessandro, Fabio da Roma( ci conosciamo..ricordi?.. Pippo/Athena’s age..e: Via dei Settemetri ed altro..🤛🏼👊🏻) E ti seguo ( quando riesco bene..) nelle varie piattaforme Hai ragione al 101% , mi unisco: DI INESTIMABILE VALORE! Un forte abbraccio ed anche a te KEEEP IT UP THE TRUE PATH YOU KNOW ABOUT 😉è sempre buona fortuna con l’Ardenti Filmed ogni tua altra attività!👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@unowen-nh9ov]

KZbin Marek546, friends Reeves & Gordon Scott interviewed together.

[@drbonesshow1]

I saw this interview almost 40 years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enyWoKWVgcl5Zsk

[@jackvannote]

Yes, great interview and so clear as promised. Not to be picky but as a man who founded a multimedia firm that's motto is "Puttibg Muscle in Media" as well as working general media projects since thec1980s why was all that dead air space left in? An editor would have omitted that useless footage that mainly only provided a back view of Steve's slightly pink balding spot, when the thinning hair was so well concealed from the front view head shots. I've worked with some that would have "taken my head off" for leaving in unflattering shots which contained no audio content whatsoever so I really don't get the point. A few edits would have been easy to do, and improved the presentation. But thanks, it was great to see this rare footage however you chose to deliver it nonetheless Best Jurassic Jack Mr.Mass Media x6 and Grand Elite Masters Champion x2 1991-1998 ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer aka Jack A.S VanNote President JAV Communcative Enterprises A Multimedia Firm

[@Quantum3695]

The Steve Reeves physique is what inspired me from a very young age to take up weight training. The man's body was truly aesthetic and symmetrical. The Hercules movies had me glued to the tv.

[@latsnojokelee6434]

I read somewhere that when Steve was in the Navy during World War II, his shipmates refer to him as “the shape”. I understand his mother was really into health food and proper eating which would’ve been very unusual for that time.

[@Quantum3695]

@@latsnojokelee6434 Nice bit of Steve's background. Thanks.

[@johnrodriguez5133]

What a gem, Steve was 68 here and looked amazing. My hero and still the ideal drug free bodybuilder 💪🏼💪🏼

[@SteveReevesHercules]

"Gem". That's a good word for it. A discovered gem. George Helmer told me a story about Steve, John Little and George. George and John were doing research for one of the Steve Reeves books and they were at Steve's home gym. Steve put them through a workout on his Universal Centurion multi-station gym and at 68-70 years old just destroyed the 2 of them. He was Hercules, still, even at that time of his life.

[@johnrodriguez5133]

Not surprised at all. Speaking of Reeves Universal gym here is a link describing all the features 💪🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6mnnHikrtSao80

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks - yes, that's me (Scott) filming that with George, Joe, Brad and Craig. Lou Ferrigno made a special trip to that gym (Joe's gym) to come see that Universal and some other Steve Reeve's memorabilia. Around 2014.

[@johnrodriguez5133]

@@SteveReevesHercules Oh man that’s too cool👍🏼 I do remember Big Lou saying it was while watching Hercules that he got inspired to train. Zane and Stallone as well as most of us. 💪🏼

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@johnrodriguez5133 ha, ha - you probably weren't expecting that answer! I guess it's a small world sometimes. Stallone said he watched "Hercules" 15 times!

[@DragosDrugus]

We, who remain, should promote Steve Reeves, so as he never gets to be forgotten.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Steve’s first wife, Sandra, told me personally that Steve would be pleased and proud of what we’re doing to keep his legacy alive!

[@UltimatePrime15]

I loved watching this interview. You can definitely tell he grew up in a time when "men were men" and hard work was the norm. Great approach to life. A true legend and great body builder. Healthy body builder! Watching his movies as a kid is what made me want to lift weights and put on muscle. Many thank to Pat Henry and Tony Quinn for releasing this interview.

[@hannibalbarca6308]

'Stress is a killer' - so true

[@thehalographicmind3976]

As a kid I enjoyed watching Steve Reeves as Hercules ...I'm old school I guess , but I think Steve Reeves and Frank Zane's physique are classic physiques... 2 of the best in Bodybuilding history .

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Agreed! Hard to improve upon those two! - Scott

[@shel0016]

@@SteveReevesHercules well put

[@robertyaeger6603]

Yes. Steve Reeves is the alltime greatest. He inspired all of us. Another great bodybuilder and competitor was Bill Pearl. God Bless them.

[@jackpike2712]

I was born in 53 (just to set the dates). Frank Zane took Body Building into the science of the 20th century. His body was a result of Measured vitamin sups, experimenting with small portions of healthy foods taken 5 or 6 times a day, resting and recovery schedules, lighter weights and higher reps a true Zen Minded Champion. He did carry excellent genetics and scientifically engineered the Person Methods that created his mind blowing sculpted symmetry. Frank taught us that Posing Also enhanced muscle insertions and to the extent that he'd pose out after every set. He was the "mind in the muscle guy" long before Joe Weider capitalized on the subject. His Very low Body Fat content directed the industry in showing deep cuts and the beginning of an introduction to Vascularity and Peak referred to as Ripped. In my mid 40's I enter the gym in Brazil at 9am and still be found doing Upper barbell chest at 2pm; 70 to 90 sets 3.5 to 4 minute rests between. Believing that a fully recovered muscle could be hammered all day. I trained my thighs (until I couldnt walk every day x 7) then my bicep and triceps to caught up blood, then move to one other muscle. No Stretching! Leaving the muscle traumatized and NOT performing any muscle soothing techniques. I loved Mike Mentzer. One warm up set then to my max remaining there no weight reductions. When u hit your Runners High, you become a Neandrethal. Most folks Leave the gym long before they get even close to their potential. Thats why folks Plateau and think changing to a more exotic technique is beneficial?

[@williamnoel1682]

In addition to those 2, I would also add, from among anybody from several decades ago, Dick DuBois (who was paired with Steve Reeves in the 1954 film "Athena"), and Lynn Lyman - much less known. In terms of symmetry, proportion, balance, and overall beauty - those 4 are definitely among the best, ever.

[@leeslattum8247]

I never had the chance to meet Steve Reeves, but I will accept this interview as a Godsend. Scott, you have become a lightning rod and conduit for information regarding the legendary Reeves.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

This is what I mean. For people like you and me, this interview might be the closest thing we ever get to a casual, matter of fact discussion with Steve. Thanks to Pat and Tony for letting me release it.

[@darksolara6750]

wow just when you thought you have seen it all???!! WOW AWSOME

[@Azag514]

Fantastic interview with a humble man and a class act …Top bodybuilder in my opinion.

[@lynnmorgan3283]

One of my heroes when I was a teenager sixty years ago. Best body builder ever.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! - Scott

[@nibrasradhi5220]

Steve Reeves is my childhood hero, the best Hercules ever. I'm so glad to see this interview with Steve, he inspired many generations to be bodybuilders. Thanks for this video.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Awesome! You're very welcome! - Scott

[@jeanbaumgartner4052]

Thanks For Sharing These Infos With Us About Steve Reeves!

[@mrv1271]

If Pat and Tony hadn't organised this interview with Steve Reeves, we wouldn't have any of this priceless information on the man. It was meant to be. Thank you to both. and big thanks to Scott for posting it.

[@davids8660]

You can tell almost instantly that he is a genuine person and someone you can trust like an all around great person to know and have as a friend even a neighbor

[@Keranu]

What a SHOCKER this is. The algorithim has just dropped this in my feed. I accepted the fate that we would never have personal footage of Steve Reeves like this ever. He seemed much too introverted to do a sit down interview like this and sadly there just aren't enough enthusiasts to really track down material on his life. The ghost of Steve Reeves has returned and we are bestowed knowledge that would have been forgotten. Thanks to everyone involved for digitizing this gem and archiving it on KZbin. The life and ways of Steve have become a little less mysterious.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

You're welcome, my friend. Thanks to Pat, Tony and The KZbin Algo... - Scott

[@williamnoel1682]

I'm just so glad that I became only vaguely acquainted with who he was a few years ago and then only within the last couple of months started getting into the history of Bodybuilding and into him. Because if I had been into him for a much longer time, I would have been *dying* to see something like this. Of course, there are tons of bodybuilders over the years who have been really attractive, because they can't make it to the top levels without having good genetics. But among all of those, I haven't seen one yet who is so captivating, and there are plenty of others who do captivate very well, themselves - just not as well as he does. From his speech patterns from both this video and multiple others I've seen, I think that some of the reason that we don't have much in the way of candid footage of him is because he was really, really smart. I don't think it was anything he displayed for people. But for him to have led the life that he did, he would have had to have been really smart. It's the way that he rushes together some words and phrases - I think to just get them out of his mouth and be done with answering questions. He doesn't seem like he was ever much for being rude, but I do think that he was very practical and just wanted to live his life and not be too concerned with mundane things. I think that there was some very high-level intellect that he had that he kept hidden.

[@Keranu]

@@williamnoel1682 Your comment is like hearing myself talk. I too first discovered Steve around 2017 but only really started getting into him for the past year -- something about him is intensely captivating. It seems like a lot of people have been flocking to him lately, perhaps as an inspiring escape from all the bullcrap we see today. His speech patterns have also struck some kind of chord in my observations too. He is a very practical man as you've said, but as an introvert myself, I can tell Steve is introverted. I've been meaning to read his books, I'd like to see if he expresses himself more thoroughly through writing. There are so many things I picked up on in this interview that I've been meaning to note in the comment section. One of them is he is peculiarly consistent -- this goes back to you calling him practical. So much I could say about this enigmatic icon.

[@TayDays1128]

If you cant conceive it, you cant achieve it. Visualize what you want to be and realize it through repeated action with full confidence in your ability to do so. Concentrate on the performance, eliminate any flaws, and approach every situation with a certainty of winning. Leave a strong impression by commanding a presence wherever you go and being somebody. Thats what I learned from Reeves and it's made me a better man as a result.

[@mattmawhinney7601]

As a huge Steve Reeves fan, watching this made my day! Thank you!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad you enjoyed it! Pat and Tony deserve all of the credit. - Scott

[@michaelphillips5786]

Fantastic! The only real interview I've ever seen with my childhood hero, the great Steve Reeves! Thank you so much sir for sharing it with us !

[@SteveReevesHercules]

You're welcome! - Scott

[@michaelphillips5786]

@@SteveReevesHercules For us Steve Reeves fan's, this interview is epic ! Thank you !

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@michaelphillips5786 You're welcome!

[@zachthrasher605]

We need more people like Steve Reeves in bodybuilding. How amazing it would be to bring the health, wellness, and intelligence aspect back to the sport. He and Mike Mentzer were such amazing figures in the sport.

[@paulfuchspaul1157]

Arnold personifies this.

[@1royalpalm]

As a boy, Steve Reeves was my hero. He inspired me to start lifting weights at 13-years-old in 1961, and I continue to lift weights to this day, but now focus on less weight but higher reps -- like Steve advised in the interview. Thanks for posting that interview. I told my wife about it, now she's going to watch it, as she always told me Steve (in his prime) was the best looking man in the world.

[@RagingBad]

In this interview he looks excellent

[@ShaneJBurke1]

Steve Reeves in my opinion was one of a kind legend 💪 🗡️

[@preachinoldschool5726]

There's an old saying about Steve Reeves, "Women wanted him & men wanted to be him". Thank you for sharing this Treasure. 💪

[@SteveReevesHercules]

It was a tough life :) Probably stealing all of the girlfriends in Heaven! You're more than welcome! - Scott

[@mubarakomar3201]

I heard Wag say this about him. 👍

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@mubarakomar3201 Wag Bennett?

[@usamnmusclenut]

He inspired modern day bodybuilding. He never need drugs to achieve that magnificent body.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@usamnmusclenut never needed drugs, looked great and here we are still talking about him. What am I missing? - Scott

[@michaelfrazia4569]

what a class act...this is the guy...these young bodybuilders really need to learn his philosophy. with guys dying so young nowadays in bodybuilding there needs to shift to guys like Steve to gain knowledge from.. he was the real deal..an impressive human being...he exudes an aura of dignity...wow.....knowledge just flows from him

[@cristianosaturni]

Thank you, Steve. You had a noble look because you were noble inside. We will keep you alive in us.

[@dizzitoast]

Well said!

[@jwilltrain]

Gentlemen, I recommend going back and rewatching this a listening to everything this man says. 😎

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Good advice! - Scott

[@PaulKyriazi]

You really had Steve relaxed, happy, and talking freely. This is priceless. Thanks so much for posting it.

[@cgab12]

This is gold. A noble face and a noble man.Thanks for posting!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Scott

[@bigfletch8]

Deserver a Nobel Prize for inspiring humanity.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@bigfletch8 Agreed! Thanks, Scott

[@CaptainBritain1973]

Great interview with Steve, it's great to hear his views on health and training. A man I look up to and have huge respect for the life he lived and the impressive physique he built. 👏💪

[@dra911]

The man was certainly level-headed and WAY ahead of his time to balance "making money" against taking on additional stress and how that would take it's toll on health. It seems that he learnt to know his limits. I still have his (well read!) book on building the Classic Physique on my bookshelf and it was certainly influential to my training. Thanks for sharing!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Exactly! He came and did what he set out to do and then lived his life on his terms. Agreed - that book is a masterpiece and has everything one needs to know about bodybuilding. Thanks! - Scott

[@IK-so2bm]

Growing behind the Iron Curtain, Steve Reeves was my idol along with Cassius Clay and Bobby Fisher. Bodybuilding taught me discipline, gave me self confidence and excellent health attitude to last me my whole life. Thank you, Steve! Also, I might add, my body-builder physique won me a number of girls I would not have had a chance with otherwise.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

"Bodybuilding taught me discipline, gave me self confidence and excellent health attitude to last me my whole life. " And that is why so many of us do it (bodybuilding) and are grateful to Steve for being one of the early pioneers. Thanks! - Scott

[@johngerard3218]

Some were bigger, some were stronger, none were better than Reeves. He always made it look so easy.

[@STEVEREEVES4444]

I wish I could of met steve and shook his hand what a guy what a legend ! . My idol .

[@SteveReevesHercules]

You and me both. At least you have his name, though :) - Scott

[@STEVEREEVES4444]

@@SteveReevesHercules love your channel on Steve reeves, fantastic thankyou 👍 .

[@zyxmyk]

i always was impressed with the beard they pasted on him in Hercules. No, that was just his real beard! That's all you need to know about this guy--he was the most perfect looking man you could imagine. Thanks for this interview, it was really fun to see him again. God bless him.

[@sixwingsram]

Steve was the best as a guy and as a bodybuilder. What an inspiration he was and still is.

[@vancap9725]

At about the exact time of this interview, my husband, a Hollywood talent agent was working with Carolco Pictures on signing Steve to a co-starring role in a film called, "Crusade" starring Arnold. The premise was that an older warrior priest during the Crusades was to hand down his sword to his younger counterpart. My husband had convinced the owner of the production company, Andrew Vajna, that this would be a match made in heaven since Reeves and Schwarzenegger were both movie stars and the most famous bodybuilders who ever lived. My husband spoke often with Steve on the phone, NY to California and Steve gave him his blessing. Unfortunately, Carolco went bankrupt and the movie was never made.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Very interesting. Thank you! Something that most of us never knew. For others reading this, Andrew Vajna, along with Mario Kassar, would be responsible for movies such as Rambo, Terminator 3, Total Recall, and others. Wow! - Scott

[@vancap9725]

@@SteveReevesHercules Hi Scott, Nice of you to respond. I just spoke to Roger who is out of town and he added that Paul Verhoeven of "Total Recall," "Robo Cop" and "Basic Instinct" fame was also on board with the idea and set to direct. At this time, Roger had discovered and was representing a young bodybuilder by the name of Andrew Bryniarski who had just logged a co-starring role in the Disney/Touchstone film, "The Program" and he had recently played Christopher Walken's son in Warner Bros. production, "Batman Returns."

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@vancap9725 Well, wow, of course I'm very familiar with those movies and that Director. "The Program" was a very popular movie with my crowd and Andrew's infamous scene was one of the most memorable parts of that film. THANKS for taking the time to expand. Really nice of you! - Scott

[@Nirsterkur]

Brilliant interview. What an inspiration Steve is to all of us... I really want to look like him in his prime. I'm working hard for it. 🤞🏻

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks! Yes, he is and good luck with your goals! - Scott

[@Nirsterkur]

@@SteveReevesHercules Thank you very much Scott. Again a Brilliant interview, I watched twice.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

@@Nirsterkur You're welcome my Friend! - Scott

[@billmagorian490]

What an amazing interview. This is the best interview of Steve. The video and audio is excellent and Steve is speaking clearly. Awesome

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad you enjoyed it! Pat and Tony did an amazing job. = Scott

[@ParvParashar]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing interview with us! It’s absolutely phenomenal. It’s truly an honour to be able to watch this wonderful interview of the legend Steve Reeves. I greatly appreciate it. I really admire his approach to training and life. 🙏

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Our pleasure!

[@bradluebbermann7206]

This is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. I have a huge poster Steve signed to me back in the day and have always been a big fan.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

That is awesome! You're welcome!

[@Herc7020]

A truly amazing interview, a great man... and a great interviewer! Steve Reeves changed my life as he inspired me to take up bodybuilding in my youth! I am 70 years old now and still train with weights.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks Ron! Good job staying “fit for life”! - Scott

[@frankyancy1347]

Steve, Bob Hoffman, and York BB, I'm 77 and still lifting, for my 70th I did 70 mile, 7000ft elevation gain bike ride....thanks to them and the Great Jack LaLanne 👍

[@king-xerxus7040]

This is very monumental, this should be national news.

[@kenrickhadley4499]

I can't tell you how happy i was to find this interview of Steve Reeves. I grew up with Steve in my home, i mean on television, but to me he was family. I am so happy to find out that he was as kind and gentle in person as he was on screen.I will say what Steve will not about himself because he is so sweet. He was extremely handsome and a warmth and trust came off that screen to the viewer. I remember when passed away my heart sank, and i felt that i lost a brother. Somethings like kindness, justice and humanity cannot be faked. When he stood between the lions and the christians, well that was Steve Reeves in my heart. I know he is in Olympus with that which made us. I hope one day i get to tell him how much he helped to shape my sense of justice, my spirit and soul. There will always be the one by which all others aspire to be.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks for sharing - this makes my day! - Scott

[@zahidchoudhryzahidchoudhry7452]

Legend who motivated a whole generation.Thank you Steve

[@andredesousa96]

Carrot juice and raisins to get a tan?? Thats how ahead of his time he was... Mind-blowing for sure! This was amazing Mr Scott York thanks for bringing us this gem your "work" is much appreciated!! One thing I always admired from Steve Reeves (from the few interviews he have) is how confident he was without sounding arrogant he really had the gentleman's speech!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

He sure was. He was studying nutritionists like Gayelord Hauser from the very beginning. Glad you enjoyed it. I was very lucky to meet Pat and to have him offer to release the video. Right - confident but not arrogant although he had a lot to be arrogant about if he wanted. He seemed like he always took the high road. - Scott

[@h91rex100]

I thought he said raisins, not almonds

[@andredesousa96]

@@h91rex100 he actually did thanks for pointing that out!

[@h91rex100]

@@andredesousa96 you bet!

[@stacyziegler7656]

During my quart of carrot juice a day days, I found the carrot juice acted as a natural, built in sunscreen.

[@mikemac1298]

When he said no one had ever asked him to write a bodybuilding book. I was shocked.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Me, too. Milton T. Moore, Jr wrote the books, One Of A Kind and A Tribute but those were biographies loaded with pictures of Steve's life. Powerwalking came out in 1982/1983 but that was not about bodybuilding. This interview was in 1994 so he must have gotten busy with Building The Classic Physique right away. My copy has a copyright of 1995. - Scott

[@Carlmuscleman67]

Absolutely fantastic Scott thanks for posting buddy

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad you enjoyed it Pat and Tony are the reason behind it. Thanks, Carl!

[@sdeee3842]

He’s a lovely man rest well ❤

[@RetrofIex]

I love how candid and honest Steve is with his genetics. Like you could emulate his diet and routine to the letter but since he had outlier genetics, it would be impossible to ever look the way he looks.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

I love how he casually says "It seemed to work for me" (paraphrasing). It's hard to argue with that... - Scott

[@ericeinar]

Still working out harder than ever! Thank you Steve for the inspiration! I’m 57 and look better than some twenty year olds…..

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Rock on! - Scott

[@dbrew2u]

Steve was a Hero in my youth and i never missed any of his films . Your Interview was fantastic & I enjoyed every moment of seeing this wonderful man so relaxed and enjoying himself . Thank You for sharing it with us .

[@marsazorean62]

What a wonderful man.

[@robhaidheuch]

I loved Steve Reeves, he was a true gentleman.

[@bendyman_72]

Steve Reeves a real hero for any man to look up to. As far as I was always concerned as a lifetime natural bodybuilder myself, Steve was always and will always be the greatest bodybuilder in the history of the sport.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Agreed! - Scott

[@tonyvee5799]

Yes sir. Steeve Reeves and Leroy colbert

[@KeithGreenan-d9e]

Steve was a combat veteran. He said he saw everything, men blown apart. He said he handled it by looking at it like a movie

[@louisjamesactor]

This should get millions of views! Thank you for sharing :)

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad you liked it! I'm guessing, over time, it certainly will. - Scott

[@SalsBodybuildingArchives]

This video footage/interview of Steve Reeves is just Golden! What a humble gentleman he was. None of his fame and wealth, or position went to his head. Great words of wisdom expressed here too. Thanks for posting so the world could see and learn from The Master. Peace, Sal.💪🏼

[@SteveReevesHercules]

All very true! You're welcome! - Scott

[@gnoubyaraby]

Thanks for posting this interview with the champ Steve Reeves

[@hectorayala7709]

This rare video interview is a treasure for those of us who were inspired by the great Steve Reeves and loved his Hercules movies. He will always be the only true "Hercules".

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Yes, Sir! - Scott

[@barnetthejosh]

The guy that started it all, great ambassador

[@hollywoodlalaland8665]

I did bodybuilding throughout the 60s and 70s and Steve Reeves was the pinnacle, the ideal to us all. Later maybe Frank Zane who maintained that aesthetic. Only one Steve Reeves. Great interview. Thank you. So inspiring.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Well said! You're welcome. Without Pat and Tony, none of us would have ever seen this. - Scott

[@anthonyscotto7449]

Steve you are my hero I loved all your Hercules movies wish you well

[@LouisWolfMethod]

He’s dead unfortunately

[@paulterzian9627]

FRIGGIN LOVE THIS. STEVE WILL ALWAYS BE NO.1,REAL HERO FOREVER. TO ALL REAL MEN, MY ROLE MODEL FOR SURE, THANK YOU.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks, Paul. Nice to meet you! Mine, too. - Scott

[@peterturner5618]

Like many of the comments, Steve inspired me, a skinny, shy, awkward teenager to get serious about my health & so began a lifetime of fitness. Now at 76 I still workout, eat right, and compared to most 70+ men people usually think I'm years younger than my age. Thanks, Steve!

[@Rowlandph]

I LOVE this interview!.. This is one of the most important interviews on bodybuilding...that has ever been done. No exaggeration. Thanks!...

[@SteveReevesHercules]

I completely agree and I'm glad that others feel the same way. It opens up a completely new version of Steve Reeves that has never been seen. I heard the phone call interviews, the other interviews, the speeches but this in my opinion tops them all. It'll be interesting to see how the folks in their 70s and up feel about it once they discover this video. Thanks!

[@Rowlandph]

@@SteveReevesHercules I have his book....that he hadn't written at the time of this interview... And this perfectly fits what's in the book.. If you don't haveit..you should.. Part bio..and covers his exercises and diets...Just wonderful.. I also worked out at Vince's...and even worked for him, briefly, for a couple of months, filling in, until his son Guy returned...I got along great with Vince... and it was nice to see that Steve had a lot of respect for him...Just as Vince did for Steve. If you have the rights to do so...I think you should make this available on DVD...so that nothing can happen to it.. and one can buy it...and have it forever.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Which book do you have? Did you know Pat from Vince's? Thanks for the feedback! - Scott

[@Rowlandph]

@@SteveReevesHercules Building the Classic Physique the Natural Way.. No, I didn't know Pat.. I was there from '76 - early '82.

[@killinghoeswithmytoes9738]

@@Rowlandph Yeah I noticed when he's talking about how he got his tan, still hearing from himself is better than any book.

[@rafaelcorreamartins6346]

I,being Steve's big fan,I really appreciate his beautiful work 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 from Brasil

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad to hear it! At one time in his life, Steve talked about moving to Brazil and operating a ranch there. I was in Vitoria, Brazil in 2007 with Lee Priest for a week. Absolutely loved it. Beautiful country, friendly people.

[@Reece-nh2vy]

Thank you for sharing this video for anyone to view. By his words, demeanor, tone, questions asked & answered you get a perspective of Mr. Steve Reeves never shown or known to general public. I even got several tips from this interview. Thank you again for sharing this icon of bodybuilding and movie star.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

You're welcome and very well said! Glad to hear you picked up some tips. - Scott

[@babyjesus1754]

Thank you Mr Scott for this interview with the one and only Steve reeves Hercules himself rip I appreciate

[@SteveReevesHercules]

All credit goes to Pat and Tony. Thanks for the feedback! - Scott

[@vidman-tl8dg]

Wow... This was an unexpected treat... Thanks!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad you liked it! - Scott

[@bouyboy100]

What a positive humble man. I worked for Clancy Ross in the late 70’s at his gym. I had heard alot of the old stories back when oakland/alameda were the mecca of physical culture. Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

That's awesome, Rich. I would love to hear some of those stories if you ever have a moment to share. - Scott

[@MoMindSetCrypto]

This Is Pure Gold. One of the best celebrity interviews ever....

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks and AGREED! - Scott

[@fernandomaron87]

Thanks, man, i've been his fan since forever, and in this video i felt i was in the room with him, he responded here pretty much all the questions i would ask him if i had the chance to meet him. This video made my day.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

So happy to hear that! - Scott

[@wildhorseron]

I worked on a guest ranch in my high school summers. The ranch was near Banff, Alberta, Canada. One day, I saw the ranch owner sitting and talking with this fellow. The man had walked from the highway to the ranch which was quite a ways following the rough road into the ranch. I sat and looked at this man who was so good looking. I noticed how tanned his legs were as his pant legs were up a bit while sitting. Later, after he got his cabin, I asked about him. The owner laughed and said this guy wants to awhile and ride lots. He didn't believe the guy. I asked who he was. Steve something....Reeves I think. He had never heard of him, meanwhile I almost fell over. Yes, it was Hercules himself. I couldn't believe it. I had watched his movies. In short, he stayed a month. I rode with him daily. He had his saddle and gear sent up from his Oregon ranch. He hired our head wrangler to work at his ranch. Steve absolutely loved horses and riding. It was 1962 and I was 14. I wished that I would have contacted him when I became an adult. Unbelievable to meet an idol up here in Alberta!!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

What a great story! You’re lucky to have met him. Thanks for sharing! Scott

[@ChernobieffPiano]

Just a good down to earth guy. Great interview.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

For a guy who has seen a lot, done a lot, accomplished a lot (understatement), he is so down to earth. - Scott

[@davidward5225]

Maybe the most handsome man in history.

[@keithreynolds3801]

Steve was always a great human. Always!

[@plantsheal-pflanzenheilkun6424]

Great job making this stuff available. Lots of young lads look for role models and the sport nowadays is promoting some unhealthy trends (willingly or unwillingly). So being able to look back when the sport was more natural is amazing

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks, Scott

[@johnolin]

This is what a true “alpha” male looks like. Level-headed, confident in himself, humble, kind, etc., not what you see more on social media; a bunch of insecure men masking it through aggregation and insults.

[@cgab12]

That’s a nice shirt Steve is wearing. He was probably the best dressed bodybuilder in history, too

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

This is awesome 👌

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks, appreciate the feedback! - Scott

[@GoldenEraBookworm]

@@SteveReevesHercules Hi Scott, I wrote you on Instagram, I hope you have time to reply...it would be awesome to connect and collaborate

[@SuperSREEVES]

Mr York! Thank you! A 1000 times Thank you! This is awesome.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

You're very welcome! Thanks to Pat and Tony for letting me release it.

[@samforde4665]

What a gentleman

[@dizzitoast]

Thank you so very much for bridging the gap between a man who I had admired on the surface level for his physique and accomplishments, with the rich and polished character revealed in this interview. I will keep this knowledge with me for the rest of my life. Thank so much for this!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Our pleasure!

[@huskvarsm]

This man was and still is a god in the world of bodybuilding no gear just hard training and healthy diet I’m friends with Steve’s daughter and she is just as nice as her dad….bless you Steve you inspired many young men and women to be their best REST IN PEACE HERCULES🙏🏼

[@angadgrewal9324]

he had a daughter? I thought he didn’t have any kids

[@szymonkunda2197]

Nice little story. Too bad Steve didn't have a daughter lol

[@gregshock]

@@szymonkunda2197: Isn’t there a woman who claimed to be his daughter?

[@darrennorton6881]

Fantastic thank you for showing this. The greatest bodybuilder ever

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad you enjoyed it! Pat and Tony rock! - Scott

[@zacharychen3243]

what an amazing gentleman, have always admired Steve Reeves;

[@TheGilbalfas]

THANKYOU Scott. This channel is such a pleasure as i have been a SR nut for years. This interview is a dream. A proper conversation of the man with good sound, which i thought would not exist. Can you believe there are people online who still say he took steroids! I know his genetics were super human but also his lifestyle and mind conceived of such a peak in physical appearence and performance. Looks like he listened to Mr Quinn here and wrote Building the Classic Physique. I have few mentors but Steve will always be the one for health, fitness & self respect.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

You are welcome and Pat and Tony get all the credit for the video. And you're right, it looks like Steve ended up writing a couple of books on his training methods - thank goodness!

[@personalideas-pauldrriffan2345]

You know that was interesting that you mention that because I was thinking about the whole thing I have the “dynamic muscle building” book from Steve.. so outside of this interview I couldn’t of been too much longer I’m going to guess in between a couple of years maybe more these books became available? I don’t know if Steve would even classify them as courses but it does give a blueprint/outline for what he believes you should do for training.

[@TheGilbalfas]

@@SteveReevesHercules Would it be possible to do a video on how Steve passed away? It hurts me that he didn't at least live into his 90's after such a healthy lifestyle. Online there is confusion as to him dying of lymphoma or a post surgery blood clot? Was it genetic or did he live too healthy a life and his immune system wasn't developed? Any ideas to resolve loose ends i have about my hero would be appreciated. xx

[@SteveReevesHercules]

I just don't know enough to feel comfortable doing a video. George Helmer was in the room, along another guy. Perhaps, I see if I can get George to do a video on it. From what I understand, he died from a blood clot due to exploratory surgery. - Scott

[@oaklandlubber]

@@SteveReevesHercules I talked with George once about this and he told me that Steve literally died on his feet - standing up - and he died while trying to stabilize himself. Just shy of 75 - what a sad thing that he dies relatively young. His book "Building the Classic Physique" is a simple and inspiring guide to building muscle. I've passed it along to my son who's 18 and within a few days, he started taking his workouts a lot more seriously.

[@randybutler4772]

This is a real treat. Thank you for sharing.

[@stephanM5]

Steve Reeves in Hercules is what inspired me to bodybuild and be big and strong. Regardless of who Hollywood gets to play Hercules Steve Reeves will always forever be the gold standard of what Hercules should look like, perfect symmetry and a handsome chiseled face. The photo of Steve Reeves as Hercules on the poster of Hercules Unchained is an icon that I will always remember.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Good memories and you're absolutely right - the gold standard! - Scott

[@tomzeeh6618]

A very intelligent man and one of ny heroes. Man, I'm 70 , and I want to do some power-walking in honor of Mr. Reeves.

[@SteveReevesHercules]

I began Powerwalking after reading Steve's book. It's much more interesting than regular walking. I've discovered that you have to learn the rhythm first, then the breathing then add in the dumbbells. I'm only using 1lb dumbbells because I'm doing Powerwalking on an Assault Runner (treadmill). There's a balance factor on a treadmill as opposed to doing it at a track or on the street. I'm still trying to hit that 12 minute mile. It's challenging! Have fun! - Scott

[@johnz6241]

I wish I had discovered him earlier, this is exactly how I developed some muscle at a later age by visualizing my muscles while lifting

[@glenndrexler1677]

Please!, let's get on With the interview!

[@visionseeker68]

Thank you guys for sharing this gem. I too was inspired by Reeves´ Hercules films, etc. to take up bodybuilding at an early age. However, like many I didn´t possess his ideal proportions and therefore never competed. He remains at the top of my list of natural, god-like physiques!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Thanks for sharing!

[@visionseeker68]

@@SteveReevesHercules My pleasure. Great interview!

[@MegaAndreyy]

Thank you! This is priceless! In a certain way we all have been waiting for something like this!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

Glad you enjoyed it! I agree. Pat and Tony saved the day with this interview! - Scott

[@zahidchoudhryzahidchoudhry7452]

I'm from Pakistan memories came flooding back of how you inspired my generation.You were our hero and in my humble opinion no bodybuilder can ever surpass you

[@SteveReevesHercules]

So great to hear from fans like you! Thank you for your comments! - Scott

[@GA-1st]

He seemed like a genuinely nice man. I hope he made a fortune off of all of his movies. I wish there was a blu-ray release of "Hercules." It's still the best of the Italian peplum movies! That said, I believe his dramatic performance in the unofficial sequel to "Spartacus," "Il figlio di Spartacus," aka "'The Son of Spartacus," was one of his best. Great video!

[@SteveReevesHercules]

He does come across as a genuinely nice man. That's what makes his legacy even greater. Thanks for the comments! - Scott