anybody else on here not like Steve Reeves' build?

[BIGGUNS25]

I know he's one of the original pioneers of the sport, and I respect him for that, but his physique just looks like it was really lacking. He had no traps whatsoever, and he had pretty poor arm development. I see that they were listed at 17.5'', but they really did not look like it at all. Is there anybody else on here that thinks that his build wasn't that great?

[_Pacey_]

I don't like it.

[iForce Dave]

Yes

[LevroneFan2002]

I know he's one of the original pioneers of the sport, and I respect him for that, but his physique just looks like it was really lacking. He had no traps whatsoever, and he had pretty poor arm development. I see that they were listed at 17.5'', but they really did not look like it at all. Is there anybody else on here that thinks that his build wasn't that great?

He has a nice v taper and he's fairly tall in good condition, but yes some more mass would be ideal. Agreed arms seem smaller, maybe 16.5".

[MattyH7688]

most overrated physique on here

[FLEX_09]

I like it.

With them not knowing as much as we know now about nutrition, supplements, the science behind training etc... I think he looks alright, deffinatly better then your average gym goer these days!

[BIGGUNS25]

i just read a bio on him that said that his arms were 18.5'', that's way off. Mentzer's arms were 18.5, huge difference betwee the two, i don't care if Reeves is taller, he build is so ordinary looking.

[LevroneFan2002]

i just read a bio on him that said that his arms were 18.5'', that's way off. Mentzer's arms were 18.5, huge difference betwee the two, i don't care if Reeves is taller, he build is so ordinary looking.

I don't think Mentzer's arms were 18.5" lol, probs 17.5", Reeves at 16.5".

[MattyJ85]

most overrated physique on here

Word.

I guess for his time it was pretty decent, but now... tsk

[Nikonguy]

I'm trying to fugure out how you can compare a BBer from 40 years ago to one from today. Throw up some pics of Reeves against his contemporaries and then you have something to discuss.

[nastyk]

Well, if you asked a random girl who's body she likes better between Ronnie Coleman or Steve Reeves, who do you think she'd choose?

Just playing devils advocate.

[MattyJ85]

Well, if you asked a random girl who's body she likes better between Ronnie Coleman or Steve Reeves, who do you think she'd choose?

Just playing devils advocate.

This is bodybuilding.com, not www.ratemybody.com or some ****.

[nastyk]

This is bodybuilding.com, not www.ratemybody.com or some ****.

Do you struggle with reading comprehension?

DEVILS ADVOCATE!

[Pump Freak 86]

i don't think he's overrated so to speak. He's just very important to the growth of the sport and because of that gets talked about a lot, but i don't think that's because he had tremenous amounts of physique development. So it seems, he insprired a lot of people to start bodybuilding. its more of a testament to his historical significance. Frank Zane on the other hand might be in the running for being overrated.

[blancmange]

he didnt have much to work with back then!! He was a pioneer IMO

[pyrolee]

I like his physique and structure. Nice long muscle bellies with wide shoulders, low lats, and a small waist. Pretty much was the pioneer for that look. And he had great calves too.

But comparing him to BB's today is pointless, of course he is gonna seem small.

[steezemcgreazee]

jesus christ guys he was one of the first bodybuilders, of course hes not gonna have traps bigger than bricks and 30inch quads, lets be real

[rocco421]

he looked ridiculous for his time, a true pioneer for this sport and has a great physique even by todays standards

[iDarren]

Steve Reeves had a great build. In reality, on the street, in the flesh, he would look better than many modern BB's. In a photo however, he may not look as imposing as some modern BB's, as photos lie e.g. the term "photogenic", which for the photogenic subject does not necesarily equal looking good in reality.

[d16daily]

haha this thread is so fukin stupid!! I mean honestly.....

the sole fact that you would critique the pioneer of bodybuildeing blows my mind.

[antfarm]

I wish my arms lacked the size his did.



and another one just for good measure.

[steezemcgreazee]

haha this thread is so fukin stupid!! I mean honestly.....

the sole fact that you would critique the pioneer of bodybuildeing blows my mind.

x2, people need to show some ****ing respect

[Hengman]

Evolution of bodybuilding for you.

[LevroneFan2002]

Evolution of bodybuilding for you.

He's a lot better looking facially than any of the BBers today lol.

[barbarian_ben]

He looked awesome! Especially for his time. I mean even by today's standards, he has a great body, great proportions, very aesthetic and pleasing.

Sure he doesn't compare to the bodybuilders of today....but is that really our determining factor in whether somebody has great muscles?

[Riz]

He's a lot better looking facially than any of the BBers today lol.

was waiting for someone to say this.

his looks were a big part of the equation. if he had a face like a bull dog, i seriously doubt he wouldve had anywhere near the impact he had as a pioneer, especially as it relates to his shift into movies and entertainment, and that shift is what solidified his legendary status and influence... ex: serge nubret picked up his first weight after seeing steve reeves in a movie, became a legend of his own and inspired a whole generation.. etc.

[art_of_war]

You gotta give Steve Reeves and Reg Park all the credit in the world. Back then, looking at those physiques is were as impressive to their fans as looking at Ronnie Coleman's physique in 2000-2005 era is to us.

People thought those physiques couldn't be improved, then came Arnold, and that couldn't be improved. Then came Haney, and that coudn't be improved. Then came Ronnie, and that can't be improved. (Obviously there are a lot more names in between, but you get the point, and I'm trying to condense the list.)

Also they didn't know then, what we know now about, nutrition, recuperation, etc. And gym equipment was just basics, a few barbells, dumbells, maybe a squat rack and a few benches. No Hammer machines, belts, straps, etc. They just did the best with what they had.

Like I said, it's all relevant to the times. Could they compare to todays pro physiques on the same stage? No. But back then they were Ronnie and Arnold rolled into one. To the anyone saying those physiques are bad or lacking, do realize that it's almost 50 years later. Of course in the past 50 years physiques have gotten better, I would hope so. No point in going to the Mr. O every year saying "God I hope this year's winner is smaller and worse looking than last years." This sport is about getting bigger, better and improving. Not regressing.

[TheSheepdog]

You gotta give Steve Reeves and Reg Park all the credit in the world. Back then, looking at those physiques is were as impressive to their fans as looking at Ronnie Coleman's physique in 2000-2005 era is to us.

People thought those physiques couldn't be improved, then came Arnold, and that couldn't be improved. Then came Haney, and that coudn't be improved. Then came Ronnie, and that can't be improved. (Obviously there are a lot more names in between, but you get the point, and I'm trying to condense the list.)

Also they didn't know then, what we know now about, nutrition, recuperation, etc. And gym equipment was just basics, a few barbells, dumbells, maybe a squat rack and a few benches. No Hammer machines, belts, straps, etc. They just did the best with what they had.

Like I said, it's all relevant to the times. Could they compare to todays pro physiques on the same stage? No. But back then they were Ronnie and Arnold rolled into one. To the anyone saying those physiques are bad or lacking, do realize that it's almost 50 years later. Of course in the past 50 years physiques have gotten better, I would hope so. No point in going to the Mr. O every year saying "God I hope this year's winner is smaller and worse looking than last years." This sport is about getting bigger, better and improving. Not regressing.

i agree, reps

[Hengman]

You gotta give Steve Reeves and Reg Park all the credit in the world. Back then, looking at those physiques is were as impressive to their fans as looking at Ronnie Coleman's physique in 2000-2005 era is to us.

People thought those physiques couldn't be improved, then came Arnold, and that couldn't be improved. Then came Haney, and that coudn't be improved. Then came Ronnie, and that can't be improved. (Obviously there are a lot more names in between, but you get the point, and I'm trying to condense the list.)

Also they didn't know then, what we know now about, nutrition, recuperation, etc. And gym equipment was just basics, a few barbells, dumbells, maybe a squat rack and a few benches. No Hammer machines, belts, straps, etc. They just did the best with what they had.

Like I said, it's all relevant to the times. Could they compare to todays pro physiques on the same stage? No. But back then they were Ronnie and Arnold rolled into one. To the anyone saying those physiques are bad or lacking, do realize that it's almost 50 years later. Of course in the past 50 years physiques have gotten better, I would hope so. No point in going to the Mr. O every year saying "God I hope this year's winner is smaller and worse looking than last years." This sport is about getting bigger, better and improving. Not regressing.

I AGREE 100%. However, in the bold, I just wanted to say that Ronnie doesn't use the new equipment we got now. He's all basics and oldschool training. Maybe cable-crossover, but that was around since like Arnold's time. Ronnie is considered the best to ever live.

But yeah, imagine if the diet they had back then was like now. Everybody would of been different looking. Steve Reeves could of looked like Ronnie if he wanted to, but science back then sucked. The more and more science got advanced, the more and more we got bigger and better in the art of bodybuilding.

[adam247]

WOW

Show respect to a guy who has a better physique than most people talking about him , even with drugs better food and better gyms : (