Steve Cook grew up in Boise, Idaho. Cook is best known as a bodybuilding athlete, fitness influencer and coach. His family were very keen on sports and he was encouraged to participate from an early age. His father was an Athletic Director so he was often taken to the gym and track. Cook was inspired by meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger at the age of 7 and by the age of 10 he was lifting weights. At high school he was breaking weightlifting records and playing football. He went on to play football for Dixie State College where he got a degree in Integrated Studies – biology/psychology.

At age 23 his football career ended earlier than planned and he was recovering from a bad divorce. This was a trigger for him to make a change in his life. He decided to compete in bodybuilding while finishing his degree.
At 6 ft 1 inches tall with very photogenic looks and low body fat, Steve has the perfect appearance for a fitness model and bodybuilder – he has been on many magazine covers and brand promotions. He has had a lot of success in bodybuilding competitions. In 2010 he got first in the Bodybuilding.com Fit Body Competition, other wins include the 2011 NPC Junior National Championships, IFBB Houston Pro and the IFBB Dallas Pro.

He is passionate about the power of social media and boasts 2.5 million Instagram followers, viewing his fitness, nutrition and lifestyle advice and inspiring others. His You Tube channel has 1.1 million subscribers. Cook has opened a gym in St George, Utah and has used it to film his videos posted, owning his own business Fitness culture too. He is Global Ambassador for Gymshark and encourages people to set clear goals, varying training routines and surrounding yourself with positive influences.