Steve Greaves 1983

I was always physically active as a kid, being into running,

cycling, gymnastics, tree climbing etc. and started Bodybuilding 

Weight Training at around age 16 to try and Build Muscle and 

Strength.

My aim has always been to build a well proportioned Classical 

Physique in the Steve Reeves, Frank Zane, Bob Paris 

mould. This means developing arms, calves and neck with equal

measurements, having broad shoulders and a narrow waist giving 

an impressive V-shape. At the time of writing my chest is 49"

and my waist is 26" - that's a 23 inch difference which equals

Steve Reeves at his best. I hope to increase that to a 2 feet

difference over the next few months. My arms, calves and neck 

are all around the 17 inch mark and at a height of 5 feet 9.5 inches 

I currently weigh 190lbs.

Photos of my current physique will be posted shortly.

I may compete again next year in 2008 for the first time in 24

years with hopefully a much improved physique in an NPA

(Natural Physique Association) Bodybuilding Competition. 

It would be interesting to compare any photos with the earlier 

NABBA (National Amateur Bodybullders Association) 

competition photos shown below. 

Steve Greaves (centre)

3rd place NABBA Mr West Wales under 21's 1983.

Steve Greaves (far right)

4th place NABBA Mr Wales under 21's 1983.

Backstage at a NABBA Bodybuilding Competition 1984.

 

Gym / Training / Physique Photos

Steve Greaves  at Les's Gym in Carmarthen, South Wales 1984.

The Gym was owned by Les Randall who was NABBA Mr Wales in the 1950's.

Much of the Exercise Equipment in the Gym was hand-built by Les himself.

Physique Photos by Nigel Wood.

Steve Greaves 2004

Showing a side chest pose after 4 years training at home 

following a long layoff. I currently train at Damon Brown's 

Temple Gym in Wombwell, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 

England, UK.

 

My Bodybuilding Weight Training Routine

I train each body-part once a week on a three day split

Here is my current Bodybuilding Weight Training Routine -

Mon - Chest and Shoulders

Tue - Back

Wed - Rest

Thu - Arms

Fri - Thighs

Calves and Abs are trained at the weekend.

 

Steve Reeves - 1950's Natural Bodybuilder

Steve Reeves

I am named after Steve Reeves, the legendary 1950's 

American Bodybuilder and Hercules Film Actor   

(My dad was a great fan!) so it was inevitable that I would 

take up Bodybuilding Weight Training

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