DOB Aug. 15, 1985 Height: 6’0″ / 183 cm Contest Weight: 260 pounds Off-Season Weight: 290 pounds Chest: ? Arms: ? Legs: ? Waist: ?

Steve Kuclo  was born on August 15, 1985 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in the city of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, but currently resides in Texas. Growing up he played the sports of baseball, football and hockey. After graduating from high school he attended the University of Michigan for two years, where he was studied to be an automotive engineer. He currently works as a paramedic full time along with his bodybuilding lifestyle. He can often be seen in Metroflex Gym in Plano, Texas. He won his IFBB pro card at the 2011 NPC USA Men’s Super-Heavyweight, Overall. Kuclo has been said to be a likely future Mr. Olympia by various bodybuilders, including 4-time Mr. Olympia winner Jay Cutler himself.

Kuclo’s “Krazy 8′s” Arm Workout Routine

Kuclo follows a program in which he calls his Crazy 8′s workout routine, which can be found in the form of a DVD instructional video on stevekuclo.net. Here are the basics of how the workout routine works:

Week 1:  16 sets of biceps, 4 exercises, 4 sets, 10 to 12 reps per set, 1 minute to 90 seconds rest between sets. 16 sets of triceps, 4 exercises, 4 sets, 10 to 12 reps per set, 1 minute to 90 seconds rest between sets.

Week 2: 16 sets of biceps, 4 exercises, 4 sets, 8 to 10 reps per set, 1 minute to 90 seconds rest between sets. 16 sets of triceps, 4 exercises, 4 sets, 8 to 10 reps per set, 1 minute to 90 seconds rest between sets.

Week 3: CRAZY 8’s

Week 4: 16 sets of biceps, 4 exercises, 4 sets, 10 to 12 reps per set, 1 minute to 90 seconds rest between sets. 16 sets of triceps, 4 exercises, 4 sets, 10 to 12 reps per set, 1 minute to 90 seconds rest between sets.

The actual exercises for biceps will be listed below, which will consist of 8 bicep exercises to be performed one after another with little rest in between. Once all 8 of the exercises have been completed, take 4 minutes rest and repeat this circuit 3 times. The program suggests that you use the heaviest weight possible while still maintaining form. After the biceps circuit is completed, take a few minutes to rest and complete the triceps circuit using the triceps exercises below.

Biceps

1. Standing EZ Bar Curl

2. Incline Dumbbell Curls

3. Standing Dumbbell Hammer Curls

4. Spider Curls

5. Machine Preacher Curls

6. Cable EZ Bar Curl

7. Cable Hammer Curl

8. Overhand grip standing EZ Bar curl

 

Triceps

1. Close Grip Bench Press

2. Bodyweight Dips

3. Rope Pushdowns

4. Over head Rope extensions

5. V Bar Pushdowns

6. Decline Skull Crushers

7. Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Extension

8. Close grip push ups

Competitive History

2004 NPC Capital City Classic 1st Place Teen, Teen Overall, 3rd Place Men’s Heavyweight
2004 NPC Michigan Bodybuilding State Championships 1st Place Teen, Teen Overall, 4th Place Men’s Heavyweight
2004 NPC Teen Nationals 1st Place Heavyweight Division
2005 NPC Collegiate Nationals HeavyWeight, 3rd
2005 NPC Michigan Championships Teen, 1st
2005 NPC Michigan Championships HeavyWeight, 5th
2005 Teen Nationals HeavyWeight, 1st
2007 North American Championships Super-HeavyWeight, 8th
2008 NPC Nationals Super-HeavyWeight, 3rd
2009 NPC Nationals Super-HeavyWeight, 13th
2010 NPC Nationals Super-HeavyWeight, 3rd
2010 NPC USA Championships Super-HeavyWeight, 6th
2011 NPC USA Men’s Super-Heavyweight, Overall

A Day In The Life of Steve Kuclo Video Series

 

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