Swoldier Nation - Trainer Edtion - Chest and Back Contest Prep

[@OGAesthetics]

his personality just makes theese vids so enjoyable! and physique is to dream of at the same time!

[@matevillon1578]

OGAesthetics mateovillon

[@Buttontheplay]

I get so fucking pumped watching these videos, just wanna smash the weights straight away! And I love the GYM STEEZE singlets you got goin' on!

[@kaibe5241]

I completely agree. I watch one before a sesh - they're brilliantly done, I would argue one of the best training series on the web.

[@Buttontheplay]

no mike chang is......... i joke. I hate him

[@kaibe5241]

Buttontheplay haha, mike chang is okay. Nothing on cook though :)

[@mehor2154]

Kirk Bushell he will never get shit on cook lol

[@HenchPig]

these vids are so chill. Steve cook is a boss

[@swoldiernation]

Yes I am. Keep working hard, enjoy the journey!

[@swoldiernation]

Made me smile! I appreciate the support

[@whiskeyblood7258]

That ending statement gave me so much motivation. Love you bro

[@socks_off]

Steve you are my biggest role model right now. Always get pumped to just do something when I watch your vids.

[@bigdaddyskeve1]

For some time you have been a role model for me. You have been an asset to my success as a high school student, competitive sailor, and NJROTC physical training commander. Thanks for being a good man to look up to and a model for young guys like me

[@MrLan247]

The best of luck for Swoldier Steve Cook. Your videos has inspired me so much. Big fan from PR

[@Rythm123]

This really moved me. Thanks for taking us through the process of your mind because I know many of us go through the mentality of fatigue. Noticing the pump too, BOOM! GREAT INSPIRATIONAL WORDS IN THE END, THANKS!!!

[@swoldiernation]

Comp is on Saturday and I cant wait either

[@josephrigby15]

Inspirational stuff mate. Always watch your vids and out of the many bodybuilding/fitness vids on youtube, yours are the only ones I go back and watch, cudos. Good luck on Sat mate.

[@swoldiernation]

Thank you for supporting this!!

[@lphaseonel]

Craig and Steve. Two of my all time favs in one video.

[@swoldiernation]

Yep! I stay on creatine through the contest

[@TrialsUKOfficial]

You're the man Steve! Nicest dude, deserve to win Olympia for sure and you will, my friend. Can't wait to meet you in UK.

[@ImCallingYouOut]

after an intense workout when he can hardly catch a breathe Steve still manages some wise words of inspiration for us all.... what a LEGEND!

[@ktckeat]

Such a huge inspiration Steve, all the best for the Olympia! Show them what a swoldier can do!

[@swoldiernation]

Jaybird! they are great!!

[@alzaine]

I have to be honest with myself and say I'm not giving it everything I have and I wouldn't even be asking myself if you didn't mention it Steve. So incredible that even when you're exhausted you still have the time and energy to motivate others. All the best at the Olympia bro!

[@swoldiernation]

Thanks! its one area when I get flat tends to disappear, thanks for the help

[@swoldiernation]

TRY TO!!! THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT

[@swoldiernation]

Nice! Enjoy the journey!!

[@swoldiernation]

well I have been training for over 14 and also genetics. The trick is to make it about being the best you

[@swoldiernation]

Its on stevecookhealthcom for the premium members

[@swoldiernation]

I am honored to know that

[@satareppe]

Steve, you are my mentor! Great words at the end of this video. Wish you all the best for the future!

[@alancastaneda2020]

Man, you're getting huge, looking great, keep that awesome work up! you got this! Greetings from Mexico!

[@allsportsworld2449]

Once again, Steve goes on a Beast Mode. The last 2 minutes of this video are very motivational. Watch the whole video people.

[@trkyle7934]

"even the best fall down sometimes", it is totally okay, Steve. You did your best, for you and for the swoldier nation. I will always support you no matter what. Dont let it bring you down :)

[@jacobhetzel2452]

Steve, you literally my idol, you have the same beliefs, ethics, etc. your great man. Good luck

[@SoJackedTack]

Still can't get over how humble he is. Such a good dude, and representation for our sport.

[@lewishayward994]

17:35 - 19:07 is the really reason why steve is going to win the 2013 Mens Physique. his knowlodge and pure heart wins people over no matter what he looks like. Good Luck Steve

[@swoldiernation]

They have some cool stuff

[@ahealthyhorse]

Now i'm not sure if he mentioned this, but he looks pretty low-carb here

[@TheGSmith1]

Today I know i am going to have a great workout today, everybody I am subscribed to is putting videos of what I am working out today.

[@jacobhetzel2452]

Good luck at Olympia! Keep us posted with videos!!

[@swoldiernation]

I do deadlifts ever know and then, I do Straight Leg deads every weeks

[@geovanniquebrado]

That is deep man! I feel like I have given up....but what you said last hit me deep. Thank you for saying that. Just got to get myself moving now. Thank You

[@JoshuaBanks12]

Go get the first ever men's physique mr. Olympia. You've earned it!! Thanks for being an inspiration to all of us.

[@Jerzius]

Intensive workout man. So close to contest and you still lift this intense, that is willpower my friend. You look sick and shredded as fuark.

[@denisorourke4444]

In the beginning: “This is the coolest gym in the world!” Towards the middle: “I just realized... the dumbells may not be heavy enough for me to do what I need to do....” LOL!!!

[@swoldiernation]

Trying to keep up.

[@dausgiggs91]

great motivation steve... really inspired me... hit it as long as you can.. good luck Mr Men's Physique OLYMPIA 2013!!

[@MatthewSugiri]

Hey Steve! Just wanna say all the best for the Olympia! Cheers from Singapore :)

[@river_snow]

Your vids def pump me up an motivate me to train and shred.

[@TheGrinder906]

I trained with Craig in Vegas at the GNC convention he was cool enough to show me some exercises that I've never seen before for shoulders. Dude is a beast!

[@glenndioso1535]

Yeah the music definitely have to be intense. I watch your videos to get educated, not to get pumped right before a work out. Just became a fan, keep at it Steve!

[@swoldiernation]

thanks, More shredded everyday!

[@kjacks2010]

Thanks Steve! Your videos are extremely informative & inspiring.

[@adriancline-bailey3301]

No stone left unturned man, the very best of luck for Olympia!

[@espenlunde9237]

Finally monday, beacuse that means a new Steve Cook-vid! How about a workout-playlist on Spotify? Would love such thing.

[@KapitanRei]

having a gum before workout,and now listening to metallica,you're the man steve.

[@20ahmedshobi]

I really hope you win man, you deserve it !

[@FitforHim]

YOURE THE MAN! motivation everyday. Thanks for it all Steve! Or, future IFBB Olympia MP Champ!

[@swoldiernation]

Gettin there

[@swoldiernation]

A giant set should be anything more than two

[@Fitness4London]

Awesome workout Tough workout too, chest and back in the same session

[@MrSportsmusicmovies]

Steve you're really my fitness inspiration! You really motivate me.

[@laytonolano7453]

That pump at the end is ridiculous.

[@swoldiernation]

lol Cobalt or solstices! I love it

[@ainsleya3131]

met Craig at a booth a while back he is a sweetheart! Good luck this weekend Steve! will you be doing a vlog of your traveling/trip? I love your vlogs, one of my fav moments is when u went on the plane bathroom to pluck your nose hair lmao please do one for Vegas trip :)

[@Ivanfireefc2]

Can't wait to get ripped like Steve cook!! Swoldier Nation!!

[@amilionfriends1]

yea he's really awesome, I love his personality too.

[@jonrivera]

Mad respect for this guy.

[@Joshmooredesign]

What does the flexing after each set do? Does it have a positive effect on growth?

[@schroederluck7984]

Arnold used to flex in the mirror all the time for long periods of time (over an hour sometimes no bs). Called it weightless training. Who knows if that actually works but hey he was the best so there may be some worth to it. I'm not exactly sure why Steve Cook does it after sets, but I do think it pumps a little extra blood into the muscle, which would give a bigger pump.

[@Joshmooredesign]

Schroeder Luck Thanks! Certainly something I'll look into more

[@BlackspaceLP]

Josh Moore as he said, it helps the mind-muscle connection. A hell lot of athletes swear on that.

[@Tele3champion]

Josh Moore It also gives you motivation to keep going :)

[@WpnsCo2013OEF]

Steve has said he does it in another video. It's called isometric holds or flexing to keep that blood pumped in the muscle and also is a good whey to condition the muscles during prep to be able to hold those poses while on stage. It's a huge concept that many many many body builders use. It's not just worthless and conceited posing in a mirror. Kai Greene also speaks of this kind of stuff.

[@luke11992]

man steve, you look like a beast in this video, good work

[@xLilCrazyx]

My biggest Inspiration hands down

[@elesha76]

So intriguing to watch you literally get bigger as this went along. I seriously have no idea how you do it.

[@bolinlu8424]

really great excise and cant wait you win the Olympia!

[@ohsnap4966]

cannot wait for this weekend! time for you to tear it up on stage!

[@skippyleach]

Love his 'cardio' workout.. walking on the treadmill.

[@6bop8ker]

Steve might be disappointed with the results in the Olympia, but like he said, he's not gonna quit, and you'll only fail when you do. There's always next year, this journey isn't a easy one, but surely Steve is a person who will do whatever it is required for him to be the best that he can be. Swoldier out.

[@diwakarchaudharylifestyle1663]

all the best steve.........FROM INDIA !!!!!!put the stage on fire bro.

[@BenMotivated]

What develops a full round chest, anyone give me any pointers? Is the width of the grip in bench press have an effect like Cook said?

[@chrispeters9654]

Wider the grip, the more stretch you get in bench presses.

[@YordaThorr]

Amazing videos man, you are an inspiration no doubt.

[@xAcidrain420x]

Your my inspiration Steve I'm getting a poster of you for my room

[@TheGuitarmad26]

Excellent video Steve appreciate it man!

[@sikkkrewzz9777]

3 weeks out? Now its 5 days out and i imagine how you look now (:! Way to go steve that olympia will be yourss!

[@MrGarethE]

good to see you repping the NZ with your Gymsteeze tank bud!!

[@OliBrauny]

17:35 great talk man, truly inspiring and motivational.

[@Joachimovre]

Jaybird Bluebuds X. Bought them a couple of weeks ago, and they are just the best

[@ImEnhalos]

steve def make a video right after the olympia if you can, would love to see you thoughts on the comp !

[@SamKilby]

Gym Steeze straight from NZ! ;)

[@ralphruhl3806]

You are in great shape! Can you do a few reps with an Itta 90 kg power twister? Sold by Amazon

[@jayayy655]

You know it's Swoldier Nation time when that intro music comes on!!

[@speed_will]

Aww i want that new straight bench bar its dope

[@swoldiernation]

Jaybirds bluebuds

[@motivationtube5399]

Steve, we believe in you,you will win the olympia

[@WAYNEWONTLOSE]

Good luck! Swoldier nation!

[@nitnit182]

hope you win the olympia man, have the best physique, and your the coolest

[@alzaine]

Steve. I hope you don't feel down bro, you're a swoldier. Keep marching onwards and upwards.

[@YubrazD]

my fav athlete mike thurston and the champion steve cook

[@BFelipeFit]

Swoldier Nation for life. Regardless of the Olympia results.

[@lazaro257]

Your right but gotta eliminate competition good luck Steve cook .

[@chrismaggioiii2330]

If I could get my hands on some of ON's apparel that'd be sick. ON has some of the sickest workout apparel. It's not flashy or anything but it looks clean. BTW kick ass tomorrow! Let em know where you're from Steve! Show em what you got. Swoldier style

[@AAJJAAYYAA]

u are simply awesome steve !

[@alexhood9381]

SWOLDIER NATION in China,Steve we all love you!

[@Aiyeris]

I've been working out for 3 years yet I look like someone who has been working out for 1 year. So much time wasted, so much knowledge that I don't have any I have no idea how to start learning. People like Steve Cook are perfect with nutrition and working out, yet I don't know how they know what they're doing. Countless hours of research and I still am doing everything wrong. 3 years and my max bench press is 225, I don't know what I'm doing and I don't know who can help me. Can't trust trainers here either, this is my biggest passion in life yet I just can't process how things work.

[@101stAirsoftDivision]

If you want to look like steve cook, its going to take illegal methods

[@Pendaz11]

Aiyeris you want to ask yourself just 2 major things.... 1: what are you workouts like? are you doing reps until you really feel that burn or are you just getting a lil pump? your workouts may not be intense enough 2: how much do you eat? are you eating 5 meals a day? if your not you aint gonna grow its a simple as that.

[@13113050]

First realise that most people on the internet know jack shit (look at Pendaz11's second point... the amount of meals doesn't matter, it's about total food and that's obvious). 1. Do a routine that has the big compound lifts (ICF5x5, Upper/Lower, PPL, Full body workouts and others) 2. Progressive overload. This is adding weight or adding reps. 3. Eat at a caloric surplus to build muscle, or caloric deficit to lose weight. Tracking macros/calories helps to gauge this. Weight should be added/lost a a realistic and consistent rate to minimise fat gain/muscle loss. Get .82 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. Maintain realistic levels of fat and carbohydrates. 4. Get enough sleep. Get enough rest. 5. Drink enough water. But realise that many people spew advice that is not helpful to naturals.

[@tokkles83]

UrethraFranklin In all fairness I found both of his (her?) points to be equally stupid.

[@Pendaz11]

UrethraFranklin i was merely saying it simply as to get the point across, and by the way if you think i dont know what im talking about look at rich pianas videos he talks about eating 5-10 meals a day if you want to grow....your talking about staying in calorie surplus well no shit thats called having 5 meals a day

[@guestthismotherfucke]

Steve cook is #1