Steve Reeves - The Greatest Bodybuilder of All Time 

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Men like Steve Reeves are the ones I look up to and learn from. Trying to learn from the modern guys on steroids is like being taught how to climb stairs by a guy in an elevator.

Not only his physique...his face,jaw, eyes,hair were top genetics..unbelievable

My dad was a body builder and athlete (football/baseball).All but one of us 'kids' were athletes and my dad told us pretty much what Steve said - Eat natural foods and stay in shape -- And here I am 76 with a full gym in one of our bedrooms and still booking along almost full speed ahead.

Steve's physique is more authentic than the bodybuilders of today

Steve was an inspiration to many of us growing up. He taught perseverance. We loved his movie Hercules in 1957.

Truly inspiring to see such refined natural physiques. Great video.

He was, physically, perfect. He WAS the GOAT.

you know I never knew much about Reeves before. But this video is incredible. Steve was spot on. Health should be the main focus of bodybuilding. Ironic that living to be 100 has been a goal for me since I was 10, I had no idea he wanted that too.

When I was 14, I met Dave Draper, Reg Park, Sergio and Ben Weider about a mile from where I lived in South Miami. I, along with my friends were in awe of these guys. Reeves was awesome and inspired me to work out. at 70, I still go to the gym every day for 2 hours.

I was born in 1949 so I grew up seeing his movies and seeing him on body building magazines. As a teenager I was in awe of his physique in the Hercules movies.

Steve Reeves wasn't just the greatest bodybuilder of all time, he was also the most handsome star actor of the 50's and 60's. He mad his film debut with Debbie Reynolds and Jane Powell in Athena, an MGM musical, circa 1955. But, it wasn't till the late 50's and early 60's that he ushered in those massive historical epics of Hercules, Morgan the Pirate, The Giant of Marathon and on and on. Just entering our teens, the great Steve offered us more excitement than we could have imagined. He was the role model to get us cracking on building our skinny bodies and to make exercise a part of our daily regime and lives. Thanks to our wonderful RU-vid, we can still enjoy Steve in all his glory, not only in historicals and swashbucklers, but also in a Spaghetti Western. Wherever you are boy, always remember that the legacy of films and Health & Strength mags and books you've left behind, will be forever cherished.

Steve Reeves was my favorite childhood hero! I watched all of his Hercules movies and was inspired to train with weights early in life. Physical fitness has always been a priority largely because of Steve Reeves.

His origins are almost similar to marvels captain America. Like a different universe’s captain America.

Lmao what insane genetics, his father looked almost EXACTLY like him.

I was introduced to bodybuilding by my older brother, while the popular bodybuilders of the time were Rich Gaspari, Dorian Yates, Shawn Ray, etc. I also learned about the old times like Steve. I never used any kind of gear. I was able to become very strong and had an athletic build. At this point, I'm very glad I didn't use any drugs, and at my age, close to my 50's I'm in good shape, still athletic, and most people are surprised when they find out how old I am. I think the secret is simple. Have an active lifestyle where look forward to the challenge of a good workout, whatever that is for you. Eat a good, natural diet, learn from these great old timers and enjoy the journey.

I've known that Steve Reeves had a career in Hollywood but I never knew he was so successful that he was the highest paid male actor in Hollywood, great informative video man 👍

He looks so healthy and balanced.

Marvelous tribute! I admired him as a kid watching his movies as an avid fan. He is an inspiration!

I hope many young people see this video and get into their heads that bodybuilding is part of a healthy lifestyle and not about merely getting big.

I think Steve still is admired for his physique more than any other bodybuilder, from any time period. Everyone else is a distant second.

Once again great content. It feels like reading bodybuilding magazines as I used to read 15 years ago.

His physique is so balanced, that's what's amazing.

I own a copy of building the classic physique the natural way. It is so interesting to read about his life and his methods. He was super particular about his training methods. Amazing bodybuilder

Steve Reeves was by far the most symmetrically beautiful man I have ever seen. His arches were like a ballet dancer, which is a genetic feat that few men in bodybuilding can achieve without years of dance training. Some of his poses are so beautiful that they overshadow works of art. His waist-to-body ratio was so dynamic because unlike every other bodybuilder before or since him, he did not use heavy weights or steroids to build a huge bulging midsection of hard thick muscles that gets bloated during the off-season like a Santa Clause. it is hard for an artist like myself to view and comment on such a magnificent male physique, but I tried to offer my praise in a 4-page letter as a teenager that was accepted with grace, appreciation, and a slight admonishment that he was a happily married man and not interested. Although at that time I was taken aback, life eventually showed me how that was my mistake. Like many others, I began body-building myself and it is the single most efficient, simple, natural, and gratifying method of building each muscle and dissolving fat with the least cost that is available and I recommend it for the treatment of anorexia, as it maintains a hard muscle while exhibiting no fat to alarm those whose perception of fat has been exaggerated by their body dysmorphia. We can each achieve our own body's best possible strength and appearance with a simple regimen of exercises that becomes a habit and lifestyle, that takes less time, effort, and energy as time goes on but that will see you through your entire life with the strength you will be glad that you invested in.

He was the greatest of all time. No one has ever looked like him naturally.

You did a stunning job on Steve Reeves in this video. Much gratitude to you. Steve Reeves is the height of inspiration for thousands and thousands of people like myself. Your research is amazing.

You have me convinced. That chest is so incredibly unique!

Steve was the greatest because he had no weaknesses in his physique. The best proportions chest to 29in. waist, arms legs, especially his 18 in calves which are usually the downfall of most bodybuilders. From his perfect hair to a chiseled adonis face.. He inspired so many bodybuilders who became famous. Considering all these factors,I think he had the most perfect body in modern history.

Cannot believe he is natural!!! What an eye opener!!!!

His physique is just insane.

He's now remembered by you! Thank you for keeping his memory alive.

Cant beat the old school, what a life he had, inspired many, the original muscle hero

Having those insertions and measurements while also being 6'1 makes me realize how genetics can make ur life SO much easier

People often say that his chest was "small", that is "small" in relation to the rest of his physique or "not big enough". What was must be borne in mind is that he intentionally did not want big pecs because this was viewed as being an aesthetic damper in his time and in his milieu (which was cinema and television). Steve Reeves thought the same (that is, a big chest - big pecs - does not look so great)! He could have blasted those pecs if he wanted to. Steve Reeves without a shadow of a doubt is the greatest-looking natural bodybuilder in recorded (photographed) history.

Another fantastic video! Steve Reeves has always been one of my favorites as well. I have a few original photos of Steve taken after retirement and am absolutely blown away by the shape he maintained even into his later years. Truly an icon!

I will have to agree to that. He is the most memorable and most balanced bodybuilder I hever ever seen. Thank you for showing this documentary on Steve Reeves.

Absolutely incredible physique, and I'm curious to see his training and diet

Definitely earning your place in the natty Yt fitness space, keep up the quality, informative & entertaining content

Dude thanks for this man. Its amazing you bring up these icons. Do not let then fade away man.

Steve Reeves was BEYOND Arnold Schwarzenegger!!!!💪🙂👍

The best bodybuilder! Thanks for your production 💪💪

When I started Bodybuilding at age 13, Steve was at the Top of His Game! He Inspired all of us in my school to start Bodybuilding! I have to Agree with you about Him being the Greatest Ever because Her did it the Natural Way and Did Not Take Steroids and become a Human Freak! I am now 78 years old and I have to Give Credit to those Old School Guys who Inspired us to eat Healthy and exercise, to be able to Live a Long Healthy Life! Thanks for This Video!

Thank you for honoring him ✊🏼

Steve Reeves was not a strong child and missed out on some things then like riding horses. So, when he moved to California, his choice as a teen to work on his health, feed his body right, and build his strength and physique is so very admirable and amazing. I don't consider him just a great inspiration for body building, but also an inspiration for being a person dedicated to making right choices and being committed to excellence. He played heroes in the movies, and he fit the parts not just because of looks, but because he had a certain inner strength and purpose that made his portrayals believable. It is so great his films have been preserved so we can see him in action. His great love and skill with horses is also preserved in a many of his films, and that is great to watch too!

Your videos and homage to certain body builders like Steve Reeves are awesome! Really nice stuff, educational, and useful. Allows me to dig into, read, and learn about old athleats built their bodies by getting down to and mastering the basics. Thanks.♥

I'm fascinated by bodybuilding and so glad I found this channel. I can't connect with the steroid users - that's not bodybuilding - the physiques you show on this channel motivates me to remember what is still possible with a natural approach

Steve Reeves is the 🐐. Thank you for making videos about people from back in the day. I’m learning about a lot of these guys for the first time

Steve reeves was my first inspiration to look after myself and start bodybuilding, shocked me when he died, great physic, i agree with you the best physic in bodybuilding, what a legend !!!!

Completely agree with you, he really was the goat, not just of his generation. For sure my ideal physique that I wish to strive for, or at least my own version of it! Great video

Steve Reeves Is my number one hero since I was a kid and saw Hercules at the theater. Yes I have his two bodybuilding books, And yes I collect his movies on DVD, Good video and I agree.

Absolutely incredible video man keep posting them!!

My childhood idol. Loved his movies. He was a person of impeccable character on the screen and off. Probably the most handsome man who ever lived. Thanks for this video.

Really great stuff! Great research, stories, and pics!

He was my favorite as well. Growing up I had a uncle that had the same physique and I called him Uncle Hercules. What an inspiration. I have to give a shout out to Sly Stallone. To this day Sly always pays tribute to Steve Reeves for the influence he had on Sly. Arnold kinda does it, but not really.

STEVE WILL ALWAYS BE THE MAN

He was my late father's hero and we met Steve in 1998 at a NABBA dinner event in the UK. A true gent. He and his wife sent my dad some memorobilia through the post for free! For me, this at 0:13 is THE greatest set of bodybuilding images in history. And that says it all (he also had bigger legs than Arnold!). God bless

Powerwalking is amazing ,i did that with rucking and this keep my posterior chain brutal STRONG. Did balístic moviments too and this help me achieve a 700 lb deadlift and 550 lb squat,natty.

What a fantastic video about an absolutely fantastic man. Thanks for sharing it.

your attention to detail is great thx for the well crafted content!

Just found the channel and subscribed! Love what you are doing and how you are going about doing it. The industry and community needs more like you👍👍

Fascinating to learn about this great man. I only knew him in the role of Hercules which I saw at the Saturday matinee as a child. Thanks for the video!

I am so glad this channel exists, it's inspiring to see physiques that might actually be attainable, or at least something like it. Looking at pics of roided up bodybuilders (and I know they work hard, and i'm not dissing anyone who makes a living out of it) just demotivates me cos I know that body/anything even close to it is unobtainable. Steroids have made it so hard to set your expectations properly cos you dont know what you could look like with hard/smart work naturally. This channel is a blessing, thank you.

Great video. He’s truly a legend. Definitely one of my biggest inspiration! 💪

been saying this for 35 years The greatest bodybuider all time regardless era he is the best!

Great photos 📷 and B-roll footage...great video you put together..👌

Well done, thank you! As a kid, I was a big fan of his movies.

Love these vids my guy

Reeves was one of the greatest for sure. Have looked up to his way of training for years. I am now 50 and am just as muscular and strong as when I was younger. The only issue I have now is keeping the fat off. I was always accused of being on something, but never have needed it. Even when I was a young boy, I was bigger and stronger than kids two years older than me. Helped to be born on a farm. Lots of hard work to do!

I’m really happy about finding this channel, thank you for your great content! 👍 Keep it natty! Cheers from Ukraine! 💙💛

Thanks for making this video. Very informative and well done.👍💪!!!

This man's early life sounds like the original of a comic book Superhero. And his body looks like one!

I met Steve Reeves back in the 1990s. He was well into his 70s then and his hair was gray, but he was still has his muscular physique. He was also an extremely nice man.

Great video. Love the content. Well done.

Steve had amazing genetics…muscular and extremely handsome at every age. Probably the PERFECT male specimen.

I saw Steve Reeves from the 1950's, even before he played "Hercules" in 1959 & have always felt that he was the greatest bodybuilder of all time! He would have been a 'natural' to play "Superman", if those movies had been made 20 years earlier! Even his last name was perfect for the role, i.e. Reeves!

loving your videos keep up the good work!

Steeve Reeves was always the GOAT for me too. After growing up watching old movies like Jason and the Argonauts and Hercules I seen him with his pectus excavatum and height which I thought was relatable with me so I always thought of him as my favourite and an person to aspire to. Great video. Rip the 🐐

Great video 👍👍👍

great vid bro. BB is not dead, as long as we got natty guys it will never die and that the right way it was aimed to be

Steve Reeves is honestly the GOAT. Props for making this video

He is the greatest one ,no one like him until today,he was blessed with a beauty that is hard to find. Simetría and aesthetic in each angle of his perfect body.Thank you to share about Steve Reeves.

Great video NattyLife and it's good to see videos of bodybuilders who were natural and promoted natural health, lifting, and hard work as opposed to running to steroids and TRT as the answer. Someone who's natural can easily be proud and take pride in the body that they work for rather than someone who shoots up with steroids. I don't see how those guys can feel like they accomplished it all on their own effort 100% of the way. These days it looks like people want to take the easy route, but it comes at a cost, whether there are those who shoot up or those with come up with nothing more than excuses for not wanting to take the first step to improve their bodies, saying that it's impossible to attain to a naturally muscular body because of: men having lower testosterone in today's male population than in the past (or so people say), or because of the plethora of processed foods, or because they're not a genetic beast. Again, NattyLife, keep doing what you do and continue sharing this wealth of knowledge from the past that we can all learn from. The knowledge that those bodybuilders had in the past may not be as advanced as the information we have today but this "plain and simple" knowledge works wonders and it showed in their physiques and those on RU-vid such as you, Alex, and other nattys out there. It's possible to attain a physique that we could only dream of in our imagination and beyond to greater heights.

Thank you, Steve Reeves was the best and worthy to be remembered, and discovered today. Truly an American Original.

Your channel is beautiful, Great work.

Really edifying. I'm not into bodybuilding, but respect greatness when I see it. Steve was impressive indeed.

He is my favourite bodybuilder of all time as well, he's the pinnacle of aesthetic male physique.

Steve was the Elvis Presley of the bodybuilding world.......

These guys were so humble too. I was surprised to learn Clancy Ross beat Steve Reeves in a bodybuilding competition. Wild, because I knew Clancy Ross, I worked out at his gym he opened in Walnut Creek, CA. He never bragged about his accomplishments, no pictures on the wall, just a very humble man wanting us kids to have a place to workout.

Thank you, Natty Life! This is a great video! I like Steve Reeves and Jack LaLanne!

As a 'child of the 50s', I still remember seeing "HERCULES" at the local movie theater. What a guy.

He looks real, unlike the more recent cartoon characters using drugs to get muscles. I grew up in the 60's watching Reeves as Hercules and he will always be my favorite!

Wonderful video!!! Please more! Looking the those books!

Very great production 👏🙌

i waited for someone to say this, he is always gonna be my goal phisique (maybe almost achievable)

Yes a classical build with health as the goal. He was an inspiration for thousands of body builders. Thanks for this report,

Great video - thank you posting. I see some of my other favourites Clancy Ross and Alan Stephan. Cheers!

Great video, fabulous physically looking man. Thanks

I totally agree, Steve Reeves was the greatest bodybuilder of all time. Yes, there have been thousands since, many bigger (some, grotesquely bigger through chemistry), of all sizes and shapes, etcetera. However, Reeve's physique was like the 'archetype' of the developed male form. There have been other greats before and after him , for sure, but he set a standard of 'natural' male development that, in my estimation, is timeless.

I think I watched most of his movies as a kid and found his physique quite impressive. Not that it matters, but not only was he genetically gifted when it comes to bodybuilding but he also was very good looking (think he looked best with a beard). That might have helped a bit in his movie career as well. He certainly paved the way for guys with a bodybuilding background.