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Milos Sarcev, Jay Cutler Break Down Top Open Contenders 13 Weeks from 2023 Mr. Olympia
The 2023 Mr. Olympia competition goes down in less than 13 weeks, prompting bodybuilding veterans to discuss the Men’s Open lineup. In a recent Cutler Cast Podcast, Jay Cutler and Milos Sarcev gave their thoughts on a number of top frontrunners like the reigning champion Hadi Choopan, Samson Dauda, Hunter Labrada, and Andrew Jacked. Last […]
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Jay Cutler Stuns Crowd with Fit For 50 Transformation at 2023 MuscleContest FitExpo Guest Posing
When Jay Cutler hit the iconic quad stomp pose at the 2009 Olympia, he was cementing an iconic moment in bodybuilding history. Fans felt a similar thrill when the legendary bodybuilder flexed his quads to show off the result of his ‘fit for 50’ challenge – as a guest poser at the 2023 Musclecontest FitExpo. […]
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Jay Cutler Will Surprise Fans at Masters Olympia, Shares Ultimate Workout Tip for a ‘Huge Difference’
Legendary bodybuilder Jay Cutler cemented his place in the history books as one of the most decorated competitors of the Men’s Open division. He carried his passion for fitness even after hanging up his posing trunks years ago. In a recent video uploaded on YouTube, Cutler teased his planned appearance at the 2023 Masters Olympia […]
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Jay Cutler Crushes Intense Shoulder Workout for ‘Fit for 50’
Legendary bodybuilder Jay Cutler moved on from professional competition years ago but carried his undying passion for fitness post-retirement. He has kept a high fitness level and is working on enhancing his physique even more for his 50th birthday. In a recent video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Cutler gave fans a look into the diet and the shoulder workout he’s utilizing to get ready for the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge.
Jay Cutler led a highly successful career in the Men’s Open division in the 2000s. His freakish muscle mass, size, and conditioning, led him to a dominant victory at the 2002 Arnold Classic and 2003 Arnold Classic. Cutler developed a fiery rivalry with fellow legend Ronnie Coleman as the eight-time champion kept beating him at Mr. Olympia contests. After placing runner-up four times, he finally dethroned Coleman to secure the coveted Sandow trophy.
Cutler dropped the title to Dexter Jackson in 2008. He returned stronger than ever the next season and reclaimed the title at the 2009 Mr. Olympia. He hung up his posing trunks with four Mr. Olympia and three Arnold Classic titles under his belt.
The 49-year-old continues to train regularly and lead a healthy lifestyle. He got on a mission to step up his fitness for the ‘Fit for 50’ body transformation challenge. Cutler targeted building muscle while retaining his leanness and ended up adding 15 pounds to his humongous frame.
Cutler has a sharp eye for talent stemming from his decades of experience in the sport. He believes 2023 Arnold Classic winner Samson Dauda and former 212 Olympia champ Derek Lunsford are the favorites going into the 2023 Mr. Olympia. He also took notice of rising sensation Andrew Jacked, who he believes can shock the world. Then, he listed the techniques that helped him build 20-inch arms in a training update.
Jay Cutler left the fans stunned with a ripped physique update seven weeks out of the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge. He followed up by detailing the ultimate back exercise for building wide and thick lats.
According to Cutler, he would be able to craft the physique he wants without taking any PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs) except for being on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). He reported having a crazy appetite even though he’s not taking any heavy anabolics.
Jay Cutler Crushes Intense Shoulder Workout for ‘Fit for 50’
In a recent YouTube video, Jay Cutler crushed a brutal shoulder workout and gave fans a look into his diet while in prep for the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge.
“8 days away from Fit for 50,” said Cutler.
He does 60 minutes of cardio every single day to get his body in shape and will keep it going even after the challenge.
Cutler eats six meals a day. His first meal was two over-easy eggs on toast with strawberries and yogurt. He also took a protein shake with egg whites and rice. His third meal was chicken and rice. For pre-workout, he took his brand’s Prevail, Fundamentals, and Amplify 2 supplements. For post-workout, he consumed 10oz steak, 1 cup of rice, and grilled onions from Teriyaki Boy.
“That’s been the weakest part for me coming back is the shoulders,” said Cutler. “I’m actually starting to get some good cap on it now. Hopefully, I can get a little more fullness and as I get more detailed. The definition is going to show that better cut in the shoulder, between the shoulder, bicep, tricep.”
“I’ve been training seven days a week now. I don’t really take days off.”
“We’re going to pre-exhaust [machine side laterals]. I’m going to do like two warm-up sets and three working sets, probably going to bring the weight up a bit. This will get the blood in my shoulders and get them ready for all these heavy compound movements.”
Shoulder Workout:
Machine Side Laterals – 3 sets
Dumbbell Shoulder Press – 3 sets
Barbell Front Raise – 3 sets
Cable Rear Delt Fly – 3 sets
Reverse Pec Deck Fly – 3 sets
Single Arm Lateral Raises – 3 sets
Jay Cutler reported he’s in fine form after getting his blood panels and markers done ahead of his 50th birthday. He highlighted the problem of a lack of financial incentives and low prize money being offered at competitions, which has stagnated the growth of bodybuilding with fewer athletes participating.
Cutler believes in utilizing high-volume training to grow muscle. He revealed he’d perform at least 20 sets of about six exercises for each muscle group.
His latest offering adds yet another Mr. Olympia-worthy workout routine to the repertoire of fitness fans for building bigger shoulders.
You can watch the full video below.
Published: 3 August, 2023 | 12:37 AM EDT
Jay Cutler Mike O’Hearn Talk Rep Ranges, Light vs Heavy Weight, & Time Spent in Gym
Jay Cutler and Mike O’Hearn have built physiques that many of us dream of having. Cutler cemented himself as a four-time Mr. Olympia champion during his bodybuilding tenure. Former Mr. Universe winner O’Hearn continues to influence the fitness sector with his shredded build. In a recent YouTube collaboration, Cutler and O’Hearn talked about the best rep ranges, light versus heavy weight, and time spent in the gym for reaching physique goals.
Despite moving on from the stage in 2013, Jay Cutler remains committed to his physique and bodybuilding. Last year, he revealed that he was undergoing a physique transformation. He left a competitive return off the table but said he was rebuilding his body as part of a fitness goal before turning 50 years old.
Cutler has kept fans updated on his body transformation and targeted 6-8% body fat. He’s opened up about training, nutrition, performance-enhancing drug use, and mindset as he’s embarked on the challenge. The former Olympia titleholder also revealed a clean bill of health days after the death of the late Gustavo Badell.
Mike O’Hearn is a fitness icon, revered for his yolked body and longevity. He’s remained ripped for over 30 years and is known for taking an eclectic yet calculated approach to training. Previously, he’s offered exercise demonstrations based on knowledge passed on from stars of the sport such as Tom Platz and Kai Greene.
Jay Cutler, Mike O’Hearn Talk Stimulating Deep Muscle Fibers, Training Strategies & Mindset
According to Cutler, any time he’s at the gym, each body part requires at least 20 sets, which are typically performed with six different exercises. Cutler doesn’t believe in warm up sets but uses ‘feel sets’ to get started in the gym.
“If I choose six exercises to do with my workout which is standard. I might do three, four, five sets of those each. No matter what the workout I’m doing, I’m doing 20 sets per body part. Does that make sense? That may or may not include feel sets. I hate warm up sets. I don’t use that term,” said Jay Cutler. “Feel sets.”
“I agree, it doesn’t fatigue you or get you all pumped up,” said Mike O’Hearn.
“What it does, it’s a set up set, your grip, focus, body position, it’s a plane you’re pushing through. You have that position, that’s the set up. It’s called the set up. That’s how I use – I say feel sets so there’s a lot of meaning in that.”
Even though Cutler has a reputation for always practicing 12 reps, he says that’s not always the case. Instead of focusing on reps or set numbers, his chief concern is the quality of each contraction.
“You can kind of put your body in motion, okay this is how I’m going to power through because I’m only thinking about okay what is my peak contractive set of this? Not a weight. Your weights determined when you get to that, say okay, what is my point of doing this?”
“So repetitions don’t matter. You’re thinking fiber, fiber control. Like where are we going – how much fibers are we going to – I don’t want to say tear, it scares people, tearing is not, but how much fiber are we going to bring into this movement because we are going to stimulate those fibers, right? said Jay Cutler.
“When Jay Cutler says 12 reps, everything should be 12 reps, I’m lying because I can do six, I can do eight, I can do four and still get stimulation and I’ll sometimes stop,” said Cutler. “I feel people shortchange themselves.”
As for O’Hearn, he believes people make the mistake of ‘blasting through’ reps with the intention of completing the set. However, they neglect time under tension and mind-muscle connection by not slowing the movement to feel the burn.
“One of the biggest things for me is if you say, I wish people would listen and watch, there’s a difference between what our belief is like do one rep at a time until you get to 10-12. But I find if I say to people, ‘Hey do 10.’ They went from lifting a plate one or two times slow and controlled a nice contraction, there was a meaning there, to just 10 reps, they just blast though it,” Mike O’Hearn shared.
“Number one tip, when you’re not in the zone, don’t expect to be 95, 100%. We trained more just sometimes more to just go through the motions,” added Cutler.
Cutler on Achieving a Dream Physique: ‘There’s a lot of Thought Process That Goes Into It’
To achieve a dream physique, the four-time Mr. Olympia underlined the value of training the mind. He also stressed that sculpting a next-level body was a detailed effort that demands finesse.
“I started with the mental mindset that weight training put me in. When I got under that bar or I was under you know the pearls and just my mind-to-muscle connection was just no stress yeah. The gym was my game, it was how I kept myself sane right? You have to love it. I’m not sure that everyone today loves it. They might have a dream to look a certain way. You have to eat, sleep, and breath it.”
“Everything is strategic. I can go through my workouts in my mind as I’m walking in the gym. I’m visually like I’m going to do this this and this and that’s how I foresee it. it’s not like I’m walking to the gym and picking up a bar. There’s a lot of thought process that goes into it. It’s surgical,” said Cutler.
Before ending the discussion, Cutler shared that he’ll turn 50 next week and has experienced zero joint pain since retirement.
“I don’t have to be in the gym seven days a week. I don’t get paid to work out any longer,” added Cutler. “I have zero joint pain, zero restriction. I feel like this could all start again. I’ll be 50 next week. It’s the best part of my day.”
“I still deadlift every week, I don’t go crazy but I never did either.”
With Cutler closing in on his ‘Fit-for-50’ physique goal, he’s been transparent about his diet lately. In a recent JayCutlerTV YouTube video, the Massachusetts native revealed that his appetite has been ‘through the roof’ in the final leg of his journey without using ‘heavy’ anabolic steroids.
O’Hearn, meanwhile, continues to impart training wisdom to his fanbase. He took to a video where he explained the number one mistake new lifters make at the gym. Given how many people he’s seen injure themselves, O’Hearn believes it’s important to take exercising seriously and to approach it aggressively.
Whether it was rep ranges, lifting heavy versus light weight, or stimulating muscle fibers, Cutler and O’Hearn were able to find some common ground. When building a dream physique, they both agree it takes a comprehensive and calculated effort.
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Published: 1 August, 2023 | 11:59 AM EDT
Jay Cutler, Milos Sarcev Talk Hassan Mostafa & Blessing Awodibu’s Potential + Lack of Athletes Entering Shows
Jay Cutler continues to oversee the Men’s Open division, which served as his proving grounds following an illustrious career. In a recent Cutler Cast Podcast, Cutler examined the physiques of top talents Hassan Mostafa and Blessing Awodibu. Then, he joined Milos Sarcev for an honest discussion about athletes who live like bodybuilders but refuse to enter contests.
Making a name in the Open class has arguably never been more difficult. To reach the sport’s most-coveted throne, athletes must present a perfect combination of mass, conditioning, and balance on stage. There are still a number of athletes who have yet to earn their invites to 2023 Mr. Olympia – the biggest show of the year. Two of which are Blessing Awodibu and Hassan Mostafa.
Last year, Awodibu turned in a career-best season. This campaign saw him lay claim to gold at the 2022 Indy Pro and New York Pro. With two Pro show victories fueling his ambitions, Awodibu entered his first Olympia competition but didn’t place. As a result of the performance, Awodibu put his head down and trained in the 2023 off-season. As one of the more entertaining Open talents, fans are thrilled to see him back in action.
Hassan Mostafa, meanwhile, has kept a busy schedule this season. In June, Mostafa kicked off his year by finishing second to Iain Valliere at the 2023 Toronto Pro Supershow. A week later, he pushed himself against 49-year-old Phil Clahar at the Orlando Pro though ultimately finished runner-up. Three times a charm, as was the case for Mostafa, who achieved his first win of the season at the recent Vancouver Pro.
Jay Cutler, Milos Sarcev Take Closer Looks At Physiques of Hassan Mostafa and ‘Huge’ Blessing Awodibu
According to Sarcev, there was no way Stan ‘Stanimal’ de Longeaux had a shot at defeating Hassan in Vancouver, Canada.
“No way [Stanimal can’t beat Hassan]. He would not beat you right? No matter how conditioned… you have so much size and power in the Open division. So, for me, there was no contest for first place. I mean, Hassan – on the pictures – it was very good condition. Not Stan’s condition, but this kind of conditioning that’s why I’m saying, just condition can not be a perfect physique,” said Milos Sarcev.
“Years ago we talked about the most muscular bodybuilder on the planet, and we thought it was Hassan. We used to see him at Dragon’s Lair and he could barely walk he was so big. He’s come down a lot since then,” said Cutler. “Samson might be the most muscular bodybuilder right now. Samson is pretty – and Nick Walker is really big too.”
Looking at last year’s Olympia finishers, Sarcev said Mostafa wouldn’t have been able to defeat Rafael Brandao due to the Brazilian’s shape, width, and aesthetics.
“Close second twice, and if he would lose this one – there would be so much disagreement,” said Sarcev. “Hassan? Ten being Rafael Brandao… I would give it Rafael, myself. So, I don’t think he would make the top ten. Look, crazy size, but Rafael Brandao beat Samson a year before in Romania. Rafael has shape and width and aesthetics and everything. So, I’m not going to go for just pure muscle,” explained Sarcev.
Sarcev and Cutler agree Awodibu looks motivated ahead of this weekend, where he’s set to face off against rising talent Justin Shier.
“Justin is phenomenal. Yes for sure [Justin can win]. He has everything that it takes. I still haven’t seen him in person. The pictures that I’ve seen and the videos, he’s super impressive. The v-taper is – I think there was an argument that he could have bigger legs and a little bit fuller chest.”
“Blessing looked super motivated. He looked huge. He’s super wide. My advice is I told him right there in front of you: he has one of the craziest v-tapers and a super small waist when he opens up, right? He should not risk whatsoever to push down as his obliques come out and then his waist doesn’t look as good. This is about that presentation.
It’s not what you have it’s what you show. If you never show them a wider waist, they only see a smaller waist, and that’s how they’re going to judge. Then, you’re a super contender. Upper body, I mean, Blessing is a phenomenon, a phenomenon.
If Awodibu brings a comparable physique to what he displayed at last year’s New York Pro, Jay Cutler said the Chicago Pro is his show to win.
“If he comes like the New York Pro, I think he can win,” suggested Cutler.
“Yeah [he can win] by all means. In Las Vegas, maybe he would be the odds-on favorite still, but Justin is just — too complete and balanced. From an aspect of balance, that’s what the downfall was of Blessing’s. He had a crazy upper body and legs lacking a little bit. Patrick Moore the same thing.”
Sarcev, Cutler Talk Passing on Shows and Weak Prize Money
Given the costs associated with bodybuilding, Sarcev is surprised at how few athletes decide to compete regularly at contests. Cutler was quick to point out that the prize money in bodybuilding has remained lackluster for decades now.
“It makes zero sense [to not compete]. All these guys – so, gear costs. Gear costs. They’re going to do the gear whether they compete or not, they’re going to take pictures for Instagram or not. When they’re in the gym they do what they do, they eat what they’re supposed to. Okay, now, when you do all that stuff. Wouldn’t you want to be in shape – contest shape – and when you’re in contest shape and you have a Pro card you can be on the biggest stage in the IFBB? And you’re passing on all these shows, what the hell?” said Milos Sarcev.
Cutler and Sarcev believe the inactivity problem boils down to the lack of financial opportunities available from sponsors.
“They can compete but they choose not to compete, why would you not compete? You have a Pro card,” said Sarcev. “[It’s] too many shows, like you mentioned it, and it’s the same prize money. Why don’t you force promoters, promoters aren’t going to like me, they should easily double-up the prize money.”
“They can’t because the sponsors are scarce,” said Jay Cutler.
“Then don’t make the show. Have fewer shows and start valuing this bodybuilders,” said Sarcev.
This isn’t the first time that prize money in bodybuilding has taken over headlines. In June, athletes rep Bob Cicherillo took to a Voice of Bodybuilding Podcast to discuss the pressing issue. Similar to Cutler and Sarcev’s point of view, Cicherillo highlighted that prize money hasn’t changed for decades. Moving forward, Cicherillo would like to see the minimum purse raised from $10,000 to $20,000 for typical bodybuilding contests outside of the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia.
With the sport’s greatest event taking place in three months, athletes still have time to earn their tickets. Should Awodibu claim gold this weekend, he’ll have the chance to face the reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan later this year. As for Hassan Mostafa, he hopes to make it on the Olympia stage after health issues sidelined him from an appearance in 2022.
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Watch the full video from the Cutler Cast YouTube channel below:
Published: 21 July, 2023 | 12:11 PM EDT
Jay Cutler Talks About Competing vs Gustavo Badell & Longevity: “All My Markers Are Good”
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler has watched the sport evolve over the years. He’s also seen athletes taken away from this world far too soon. In a recent JayCutlerTV YouTube appearance, Cutler updated fans on his health markers and looked back on competing against the late Gustavo Badell.
During the 2000s, Jay Cutler established himself as an all-time great with capped shoulders, a huge chest, and an ironclad lower body. He alone holds the distinction of having dethroned the eight-time Mr. Olympia kingpin Ronnie Coleman in 2006. While building his legacy, Cutler pushed himself against the IFBB Pro League’s cream of the crop, which included names like Kevin Levrone, Dexter Jackson, and Kai Greene.
Over the last three years, many fans worry that bodybuilders are dying at an alarming rate. This trend was brought into the limelight after the untimely deaths of Shawn Rhoden and George Peterson in 2021. Their passings prompted fans and athletes alike to question whether steroid use is killing off talent. Retired pros like Seth Feroce have taken to YouTube and pleaded with younger athletes to use gear responsibly or risk death.
Last year, worries about bodybuilding safety were highlighted again as former Arnold Classic champion Cedric McMillan died at just 44 years old. In 2023, these matters have continued to dominate online discussions. Within a few weeks, three bodybuilders passed away. Popular influencer Jo Lindner died at 30 years old, Catalin Stefanescu at 30, and most recently, 2000s standout Gustavo Badell passed away at 50 years old.
Jay Cutler Pays Respects to Late Gustavo Badell, Looks Back on Facing Him at 2005 & 2005 Mr. Olympia
Cutler was sad to see a competitor as fierce as Badell go. He mentioned that Badell came to his surprise party after Coleman was dethroned in 2006.
“Sad news yesterday. So Gustavo [Badell] which we’ll insert this video in here, he jumped on me for the Mr. Olympia. he came to my party after, remember. The surprise party. Yeah, he lived in Vegas. He came on really hard for ’04 ’05 Olympia he was third to me and Ronnie.
Well, he won the Challenge Round, I think he was a little disappointed in those years because I think he knew that he had moved up so well and he was very fierce, you noticed he was a super fierce competitor. Yeah, I mean he had young kids, moved to Vegas, bought a house, he was training at Eastern Serene I think he trained at Flamingo here and there. He was a hard-working bodybuilder man. We might have trained together, I think. A little bit. We stayed in touch,” said Jay Cutler.
Cutler Motivated By Phil Clahar, Says ‘Blood Panels Are Good’ at 49 Years Old
Cutler shared that he was inspired by Clahar’s victory at the 2023 Orlando Pro at 49 years old.
“I see people like Phil Clahar, who just won at 49, the Orlando show, it gives you a lot of motivation but at the same time, life takes over. You realize that you’re on the back end of your years rather than the forward end right?
Meaning, I’ll be 50. I’m probably not going to live to 100. Honestly, you don’t fear it but there’s always – I can tell you at my age, there’s always that… man how many years do you have right? Especially when you hear these kinds of things when friends or acquaintances or media talks about people that had.” said Cutler.
Cutler who is on the verge of turning 50 in August, explained that his blood panels and markers are all in good standing.
“You go to the doctor, you go, you get your checkups, my blood panels are good. All my markers are good but listen, not to say things can change drastically super fast you know. You just got to be aware of things and do what you can. Angie always says enjoy every moment every day.”
Late last year, Cutler announced that he was transforming his physique as part of a ‘Fit-for-50’ challenge. While he has no plans of returning to a contest stage, Cutler hopes to get in the best shape of his life since retiring in 2013. Months ago, he targeted 6-8% body fat and said his goal was to add size and lean down at the same time by keeping his metabolism guessing.
Fans were blown away by Cutler’s transformation when he displayed his build at the seven-week mark. Some body parts aren’t as full as Cutler would like, but he plans to change that in the coming weeks with more food and additional training.
While the sport comes with considerable risk, Cutler hopes to continue prioritizing longevity in retirement, even while navigating uncharted territory in his latest ‘Fit-for-50’ challenge.
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Published: 18 July, 2023 | 9:59 PM EDT
Jay Cutler Reveals ‘Best Exercise’ for Building Huge Hamstrings
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler was a mainstay of the Men’s Open division for over a decade before moving on from professional competition years ago. He is gained a wealth of knowledge from his experience competing at the top. In a recent video uploaded on YouTube, Cutler revealed the best exercise for building huge hamstrings.
Jay Cutler rose to prominence for his massive muscle mass, size, and conditioning as a Men’s Open competitor in the 2000s. He came close to winning the coveted Sandow trophy in 2001 but could not do enough to defeat eight-time champion, Ronnie Coleman. The pair developed a fierce rivalry as Cutler kept placing second to Coleman. His freakish package earned him three Arnold Classic titles before he found Olympia glory.
After four runner-up finishes, Cutler finally managed to win the 2006 Mr. Olympia. He added a successful title defense the next year before dropping the crown to Dexter Jackson. He came back stronger than ever and became the third Mr. Olympia in history to reclaim the title in non-consecutive years at the 2009 event. Following a final outing in 2013, Cutler hung up his posing trunks with four Sandow trophies under his belt.
Cutler has kept up with training regularly since taking to the sidelines. He’s on a mission to transform his body as part of the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge. He left the fans stunned with a jacked physique update and posing session where he tipped the scales at 240 pounds earlier this year. Then, he laid out the grueling arm workout he utilized to gain muscle and offered tips on getting washboard abs.
The 49-year-old gave fans a look into his cardio training routine for the body transformation challenge last month. He detailed the different exercises and machines he’s using for improving his cardiovascular health and suggested timing the session while fasting in the morning or right after lifting weights.
Jay Cutler revealed he put on 15 pounds in preparation for the challenge three weeks ago. His focus is on getting big and staying lean at the same time. Although he was taking six meals a day, he hinted at dropping the frequency in the near future.
Over two weeks ago, Cutler opened up on some of the best techniques that helped him craft 20-inch arms while crushing a workout. He followed up with a ripped physique update seven weeks out from his 50th birthday.
Jay Cutler Reveals ‘Best Exercise’ for Building Huge Hamstrings
In a recent YouTube video, Jay Cutler revealed a stiff-legged dumbbell deadlift as the best exercise for building massive hamstrings.
“This is probably the best exercise for hamstrings,” said Cutler. “You’re going to get that stretch right? People can have a hard time feeling this sometimes and I hate the word stiff legged deadlift because if you actually look from the side, I’m not really stiff legged, pulling the hamstrings and glutes, everything pretty much. The calf muscles, it’s a back movement. I’m going to focus on dumbbells.”
Cutler explained the pressure points for the movement and aimed for 3 sets of 10-12 reps with increasing weights.
“With these, I’m still going to do 10-12 repetitions but I just feel a difference with the dumbbells. I try to place a lot of pressure and that’s what’s nice about wearing my sneaker with the very little limited sole.
“I’m going to put most of the pressure on the balls of my feet so I really get that stretch. Some people have different placement on where they feel this movement. I’m going to try to put most of the pressure in the mid area of my foot. I’m going to get a stretch and feel this all the way through my hamstrings, my glutes. I’m going to focus on 3 sets of this 10-12 reps and pyramid the weight up each set.”
Jay Cutler offered the ‘ultimate back-builder’ exercise for developing a thick and wide back last week. According to Cutler, nothing takes priority over the standard pull-up when it comes to back gains. Then, he smashed past an intense arms workout and provided his current cardio, diet, and recovery regimens.
Given the immense success Cutler achieved, fitness fans will likely benefit from his latest trip and build a bigger lower body with the hamstring movement.
You can watch the full video below.
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Published: 16 July, 2023 | 2:11 PM EDT
The Story Behind Jay Cutler’s Iconic Quad Stomp
Four-time Mr. Olympia champion Jay Cutler is one of the most decorated bodybuilders of all time. His quad stomp pose at the 2009 Olympia is among the most iconic in the sport’s history. Gyms around the world have murals dedicated to the quad stomp.
Competitive bodybuilding is all about physique aesthetics. Judges reward athletes with the best shape, size, conditioning, symmetry, and balance. However, a critical aspect is often overlooked — posing. You could have the best size, separation, and lines, but the chances of winning the gold medal are bleak if you lack the skills to present your physique.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s three-quartern turn and double straight arm pose, Sergio Oliva’s victory pose, Bob Pari’s kneeling pose, Flex Wheeler’s full splits, and Frank Zane’s vacuum pose are some of the most iconic poses. However, none of these poses are as dominating as the quad stomp.
Cutler’s quad stomp at the 2009 Olympia was much more than a bodybuilding pose; it was a statement from the two-time O champ that he had returned to reclaim what was rightfully his. His message was heard — loud and clear.
Interestingly, the quad stomp was not a planned pose. Plus, it was not as innovative as the other iconic poses mentioned above. Technically, the quad stomp is a variation of the abs and thigh pose. But it isn’t the pose itself that made it so special. The moment, the context, the intensity, and Cutler himself made it one of the most special poses ever.
Jay Cutler’s Success Story
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The quad stomp is not just another pose — it is an emotion and a declaration. To understand the quad stomp, you must know Cutler’s story.
Cutler earned his IFBB Pro card by winning the Heavyweight Division at the National Physique Committee (NPC) Nationals in 1996 at the age of 23. The Massachusetts native entered his first pro show in 1997 — Night of Champions. Cutler had placed 12th at his debut pro show, while his future arch-rival Ronnie Coleman claimed the gold medal.
Coleman would place ninth at the 1997 Olympia, a three-place drop from his 1996 performance. However, the upper echelons of pro bodybuilding were up for a major rejig that year as Dorian Yates retired after winning his sixth-consecutive Sandow trophy.
Although most bodybuilding stakeholders expected Flex Wheeler to take the reigns at the 1998 Olympia, Coleman pulled off one of the biggest upsets in bodybuilding history to claim his maiden Sandow trophy. “The King” had placed ninth at the 1997 Olympia.
Cutler qualified for his first Olympia in 1999 and placed 14th out of the 16 contestants, whereas Coleman successfully defended his Olympia throne.
The lackluster performance at the 1999 Olympia didn’t dissuade Cutler. He claimed his maiden pro show win in 2000 — the Night of Champions. Many thought life had come full circle for Cutler, who won the Night of Champions four years after making his pro debut at the same show. However, no one could have imagined it was just the beginning and that the blonde-haired bodybuilder would win the coveted Sandow trophy four times. With the momentum behind him, Cutler entered the 2000 Olympia and jumped to the eighth spot.
First of Many
Cutler’s career took an upward trajectory after 2000. His physique had improved leaps and bounds after the Olympia, and bodybuilding fans expected him to break into the top five at the 2001 Olympia. However, Cutler almost pulled a Coleman on Coleman himself and took home a silver medal, beating bodybuilding veterans like Kevin Levrone and Shawn Ray. Ray would retire after the 2001 O.
Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman at Mr. Olympia 2001
Cutler holds an undesirable record. He has the most second-place finishes in Olympia history — six. Levrone comes in second with his four silver medals.
Although Cutler secured a second-place finish in his third Olympia outing, everything didn’t go in his favor. He was disqualified because of a failed diuretics test. The IFBB later dropped the charges after Cutler threatened to sue the organization for tampered results.
Cutler skipped the 2002 Olympia to add size to his frame and upend Coleman’s reign. Most bodybuilding pundits believe sitting out the 2002 O was a mistake on Cutler’s end, as this was the year Coleman was at his most vulnerable and had left the door open for Cutler to walk away with his maiden Sandow trophy.
As promised, Cutler showed up bigger and better at the 2003 Olympia looking to unseat the five-time O champ, Coleman. However, “Big Ron” had done his homework and had fixed all his weaknesses.
Coleman weighed a monstrous 287 pounds at the 2003 Olympia. He didn’t let his size ruin his conditioning and had striated glutes and feathered quads when he stepped on stage. Coleman’s competitors lived in his shadow at the 2003 O while he hoisted his sixth O title. Cutler reclaimed his second-place spot at the show.
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Turn of the Tide — Cutler’s First Olympia Victory
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Cutler finished second for two more years — 2004 and 2005. However, The King’s quest for size had thrown his proportions and symmetry for a toss, and many bodybuilding gurus had started critiquing his extended gut.
Things weren’t looking great for Cutler either. He was getting older, and it was assumed that he would go down the Levrone, Wheeler, and Ray route and join the ranks of the greatest bodybuilders to never win the Olympia title.
However, Cutler was hell-bent on dethroning Coleman, who was eyeing his ninth Olympia win at the 2006 Olympia. A win at the 2006 O would make him the winningest Olympia champ, beating Lee Haney’s record of eight O victories.
Known for his extravagant hairstyles, Cutler announced he would shave his head if he didn’t dethrone Coleman at the 2006 Olympia. The Massachusetts native turned heads the moment he stepped on stage at the 2006 O and comfortably beat Coleman to claim his first Sandow trophy.
Cutler did a repeat at the 2007 Olympia. However, it is one of the most controversial Olympias of all time. Many bodybuilding fans believe that the runner-up at the show, Victor Martinez, was robbed of the Sandow trophy, as he had a much better shape and conditioning than Cutler.
Veteran bodybuilding journalist Peter McGough later cleared the air about the contest. He opined that although Martinez was tied with Cutler on the first day, the reigning champ beat the challenger with his fuller and more crisp physique on the second day.
That said, Cutler’s physique had started showing the battle scars he endured while catching up to Coleman. His midsection had ballooned considerably, earning him the moniker “The Refridgerator.”
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Losing the Olympia Title
The 2008 competitive season caught the bodybuilding community off guard. Coleman retired after placing fourth at the 2007 Olympia. Plus, the 2007 runner-up, Martinez, sat out the Olympia due to an injury.
With the main challenger out of the equation, Cutler was expected to win his third-consecutive Sandow trophy. However, Dexter “The Blade” Jackson had plans of his own. Although most pro bodybuilders were playing the mass game, Jackson stuck to his guns and capitalized on his conditioning. He had finished fourth at the 2006 Olympia and third in 2007.
Jackson’s razor-sharp conditioning on the 2008 Olympia stage made Cutler look like he was two weeks out of the show and needed more time to get in shape. Although Jackson was much smaller than the reigning O champ, the judges ruled in his favor, ending Cutler’s two-year reign.
Making History with the Quad Stomp
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After the 2008 Olympia, most bodybuilding fans believed Cutler should hang his posing trunks while still at the top. The reason for this? No bodybuilder in the 44-year history of the competition had reclaimed the Sandow trophy after losing it. Legends like Oliva, Zane, and Coleman failed to do it; there was no chance that Cutler would become the first bodybuilder to achieve this feat.
Furthermore, no one believed that one year was enough time to fix all the issues that cost Cutler the title. No one except Cutler that is.
With the odds stacked against him, Cutler knew that sitting out for a year would make reclaiming his Olympia title impossible. He began his Olympia campaign right after finishing second at the 2008 Olympia. A young bodybuilder, Phil Heath, had placed third in his freshman year at the Super Bowl of Bodybuilding.
Cutler surprised everyone with the package he brought to the 2009 Olympia. He had improved his conditioning and midline and somehow managed to maintain his overall size. Furthermore, Cutler knew he was in total control of the competition from the moment he set foot on stage.
Besides his leaner, meaner, and bigger physique, Cutler had done his homework on his presentation and was keen on showing off his improvements. The two-time Olympia champ’s legs were one of his biggest assets, and Jackson’s size was no match for Cutler’s.
Moment of the Iconic Quad Stomp
The judges put Cutler and Jackson center stage in the final callout, making them the favorites to win the show. Cutler’s chiseled physique and 40-pound advantage over Jackson puts him in the driver’s seat during the confirmation round.
Cutler had the crowd cheering for him with each pose, and he was visibly more confident during the later half of the final comparison round. The second-to-last mandatory pose is the abdominal and thighs, which was Jackson’s strong suit. However, Cutler knew he had to do something extraordinary to draw attention toward him. What happened next went down in history as the most iconic bodybuilding pose of all time.
Cutler drew everyone’s attention to Jackson’s quads by gently patting them. He immediately started rattling his quads to reveal his insane quad striations. But Cutler didn’t leave it at that. He lifted his left leg off the floor and stomped it down while tensing all his muscles. Cutler finished the pose by pointing toward his quad with both hands while contracting his upper body, almost as if hitting a most-muscular pose.
Muscular Development magazine’s on-site photographer, Per Bernal, took the iconic photo of Cutler’s quad stomp. MD used the photo for its January 2010 cover.
“It wasn’t a planned pose, and now, of course, we kind of have this ‘quad stomp,’ and it sits as probably one of the greatest bodybuilding poses ever,” said Cutler reminiscing the iconic moment at the 2009 Olympia.
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2011 Olympia and Beyond
Not only did Cutler reclaim the Olympia title in 2010, but he also defended it in 2011, taking up his Sandow trophy tally to four, making him the fourth-winningest Mr. Olympia champion of all time. Cutler surrendered his O throne to Health in 2011, who would hold the title for another six-consecutive years, matching Schwarzenegger’s record.
Cutler couldn’t compete at the 2012 Olympia due to a biceps injury and drew the curtains on his glorious bodybuilding career after placing sixth at the 2013 O.
Wrapping Up
Jay Cutler’s quad stomp is much more than a pose — it’s an emotion, a war cry, a kick in the butt of the naysayers. The quad stomp announced Cutler’s return to the top of the roster and helped him reclaim his Olympia throne.
The quad stomp helped Cutler create history by becoming the only bodybuilder to reclaim the Sandow trophy after losing it. Many bodybuilders have copied the quad stomp on the Olympia stage since, but no one can ever replicate the emotions, intent, and chutzpah conveyed by Cutler.
Jay Cutler Competition History
1993 NPC Iron Bodies Invitational, Teenage & Men’s Heavyweight, 1st
1993 NPC Teen Nationals, 1st
1995 NPC U.S. Tournament of Champions, Men’s Heavyweight, 1st and Overall title
1996 NPC Nationals, Heavyweight, 1st (Pro Card)
1998 IFBB Night of Champions, 12th
1999 IFBB Arnold Classic 4th
1999 IFBB Ironman Pro Invitational, 3rd
2000 IFBB Night of Champions, 1st
2000 Grand Prix England, 2nd
2000 Joe Weider’s World Pro Cup, 2nd
2000 Mr. Olympia 8th
2001 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
2002 Arnold Classic, 1st
2003 Arnold Classic, 1st
2003 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
2003 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st
2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st
2003 Russian Grand Prix, 2nd
2003 GNC Show of Strength, 2nd
2003 Dutch Grand Prix, 1st
2003 British Grand Prix, 1st
2004 Arnold Classic, 1st
2004 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
2005 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
2006 Austrian Grand Prix, 1st
2006 Romanian Grand Prix, 1st
2006 Dutch Grand Prix, 1st
2006 Mr. Olympia, 1st
2007 Mr. Olympia, 1st
2008 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
2009 Mr. Olympia, 1st
2010 Mr. Olympia, 1st
2011 Mr. Olympia, 2nd
2011 Sheru Classic, 2nd
2013 Mr. Olympia, 6th
Jay Cutler Talks Nutrition: ‘My Appetite Is Through the Roof Without Using Heavy Anabolics’
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler is back with another ‘Fit-for-50’ workout and health check-in. In a recent JayCutler TV YouTube video, Cutler opened up about his nutrition and shared a brutal arms-focused training session five weeks from his physique goal.
Competing mostly in the 2000s, Jay Cutler cemented himself as an all-time great with sheer willpower, tenacity, and some of the best legs in the IFBB Pro League. His attention to detail during training sessions paid dividends as he later became the man to dethrone eight-time Mr. Olympia titleholder, Ronnie Coleman. Cutler took second to Coleman four times before exacting his revenge.
Jay Cutler competed against the world’s best and remains the only bodybuilder from the Open to win back a Mr. Olympia title. He accomplished this historic feat after defeating Branch Warren and Dexter ‘The Blade’ Jackson at the 2009 Mr. Olympia show. Jay’s last Olympia contest came in 2013, where he finished sixth before announcing his retirement.
While he has no intentions of returning to compete, Jay Culter mapped out a physique transformation late last year. He’s been open with fans about the process, having shared workouts, physique updates, and even thoughts on his supplements and nutrition. In his latest ‘Fit-for-50’ update, Cutler showcased an impressive physique just seven weeks from his birthday.
Cutler has taken various measures to sculpt his body over the past few months. He’s made it clear that his goal is to get bigger and leaner at the same time. And he believes this can be accomplished mostly with nutrition. Jay said ‘keeping the metabolism guessing’ has always been key for getting in optimal shape. In his latest video, he walked fans through a brutal arms workout.
Jay Cutler Shows Off Arms Workout 5 Weeks from ‘Fit-for-50’ Goal
Check out Cutler’s workout below:
Seated Dip Machine – 4 sets
Rope /bar Triceps Pushdown – 4 sets
Lying French press w/barbell – 4 sets
One Arm Cable Tricep Extension – 4 sets
Atlantis Biceps Curl Machine – 4 sets
Preacher Curl Machine – 4 sets
Dumbbell Biceps Curl – 4 sets
Fat Grip Barbell Curls (22’s) – 4 sets
Kneeling Rope crunches – 4 sets
Power tower Leg Raises – 4 sets
Abdominals Machine – 4 sets
Cutler Sticking to 1 Hr 30 Min of Cardio Daily, Shares Sleep Schedule
Cutler said he’s aiming for an hour and a half of cardio per day. He also looked back on training in the middle of the night during his Olympia preps.
“So I did cardio last night at 3 was my last session. And that’s not good. So, basically, I’m going to do 30 minutes this morning and I’m going to do 30 minutes after training. I’m going to take you guys through another arm day because that seems to be everyone’s favorite day, arm training. So we’re Jay Walking right now, as you guys know, we love our Jay Walks right? I’m feeling good.
As you can see my mood is good. Only slept about four hours, I sleep mainly about five hours a night, everyone says you got to sleep more than that but honestly, that’s what I’ve been used to even when I was prepping. Many of you guys know from following the old videos, I used to train in the middle of the night. In a way, I did it as kind of a mind f to the other guys. Because they used to see me training in the DVDs and all that stuff. We didn’t have social media,” Jay Cutler shared.
Jay’s Typical Breakfast, Talks Greatest Challenges Before Turning 50
Cutler shared an average breakfast with fans. Then talked about the biggest obstacles he’s facing before turning 50.
“A couple whole eggs. The egg whites are from International Egg Whites Mac. I got a couple slices of Ezekiel raisin bread. I’m going to have a half a cup of low-fat cottage cheese. That much pineapple [few pieces]. And a cup of coffee, and I’m going to have a little I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. And that’s it..”
whole eggs
Ezekiel raisin bread
low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup
pineapple
coffee
margarin
According to Cutler, his toughest challenge is transforming his physique without the use of performance-enhancing drugs, other than testosterone replacement therapy.
“I’m doing this transformation – and I think I’m pretty good at what I did for 20 years. We still have people that try to tell me that, ‘This is what you need to do!’ No, just people are always giving opinions, you know. ‘This is what you need to do, this is how you need to look.’ You know what I say… the same thing I said when I was training for every Olympia.
I don’t think any Olympia ended exactly the same, right? It’s all circumstantial, it’s all trial and error. You think that – okay, this weight looks good, this amount of food you eat looks good, this amount of cardio, this is where I train harder, train less. There’s no formula that’s perfection because variables take place right? The body is the most complicated piece of machinery ever. So, it’s going to be reactive differently under different situations.”
“The biggest obstacle I have is training without all the extras, we know what we’re talking about. So, I’m in uncharted territory to carry muscle and get as lean as possible,” said Cutler. “My appetite is through the roof, that’s one thing I can tell you guys without using any heavy anabolics and stuff, my appetite is just crazy.”
Before ending the video, Cutler mentioned that he has avoided fat burners but may consider them at the four-week mark.
“I mentioned in the beginning of this video, I don’t necessarily take fat burners, although maybe the last few weeks. We’re at five weeks, so at four weeks I need to re-evaluate the body and say, okay, do I need to hustle? I felt like at seven weeks out I had a hustle, I’ve now upped the cardio to one hour and thirty minutes a day.”
This isn’t the first time Cutler has brought up anabolics. In a Cutler Cast Podcast, Cutler took issue with new-gen bodybuilders openly discussing steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. He believes talking publicly about the matter could end up hurting athletes down the road with other opportunities.
Whether it’s training for 20-inch arms or fasted cardio, Cutler is a valuable resource for the bodybuilding community. He hopes to display his best physique in 10 years in just over one month in celebration of his 50th birthday.
You can watch the full video from the JayCutlerTV YouTube channel below:
Published: 12 July, 2023 | 4:07 PM EDT