Who is bodybuilder Steve Cook?
STEVE Cook has taken the bodybuilding and fitness industry by storm.
But who is he and is he on Instagram? Here's everything you need to know.
Who is Steve Cook?
Steve Cook, born December 10, 1984, is an American professional bodybuilder, fitness model and two-time Mr. Olympia top ten finisher.
Raised in Idaho, Cook grew up in a very athletic family and from an early age he was introduced to the gym - where he immediately fell in love with fitness.
However, it was in 2010 that Cook got his start in professional bodybuilding, at a Muscle and Fitness event during the Mr. Olympia weekend.
It was there, while also finishing his bachelor's degree, Cook walked away from the contest as a winner and soon became a spokesperson for bodybuilding.com, Optimum Nutrition and Gymshark.
Following his winning moment, Cook went on to compete in multiple bodybuilding and physique competitions, as well as appearing on a number of magazine covers, including Muscle and Fitness, Men's Fitness and Iron Man.
In addition, Cook, who has become one of the most recognisable faces in fitness, is the owner of a Gym in St. George and the app, Fitness Culture.
The bodybuilder has also starred as a coach on USA Network’s ''The Biggest Loser'' and uses both YouTube and Instagram to produce and share educational and inspirational fitness content.
Is Steve Cook on Instagram?
As of September 2023, the professional bodybuilder has an impressive 2.2 million followers on Instagram.
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Cook uses the social media platform to share a glimpse of his fitness journey with fans and followers, as well as snaps from his sun-soaked travels.
What is Steve Cook's workout plan?
Steve Cook's passion for fitness sees him hit the gym six times a week - with two days dedicated to cardio.
At the beginning the week, Cook will work on his legs, Chest, Biceps, Abs and cardio.
Towards the end of the week, he will tailor his workouts to focus on Back, Triceps and Calves, as well as Delts, Traps, Abs and cardio once again.
What does Steve Cook eat in a day?
When it comes to food and fitness, Cook tracks all of his macros.
The bodybuilder keeps his fats around 50-70g and eats between 250-300g of protein a day, meanwhile the amount of carbs consumed will vary depending on whether he is currently training or not.
According to his diet plan, Cook consumes lean meat such as fish, beef jerky, chicken steak and ground turkey.
He also enjoys snacks such as almond butter, shake, and/or a post-workout protein bar, whilst avoiding fast food, sweets and sugary drinks.
Who is Steve Cook's wife?
Steve Cook is married to fellow Gymshark athlete and fitness trainer, Morgan Rose Moroney.
The couple wed in May 2022, with both sharing a glimpse of their big day on social media.
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Taking to Instagram, Morgan shared a number of stunning snaps from their special day and wrote: ''Some moments from our first wedding day that are forever in my heart.''
According to her social media accounts, Australian born Morgan is also the founder of Culture of Motion, a fitness-related venture, and Apollo & Sage - a clothing brand that designs his and hers swimwear.