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Jay Cutler Hints at 2023 Masters Olympia, ‘I Could Transform This Body With No Drugs’ Except TRT
Speculation surrounding a Jay Cutler comeback to the 2023 Masters Olympia is at an all-time high. In a recent JayCutlerTV appearance, Cutler detailed his gym goals and laid out how he could transform his physique using nutrition, training, and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler proved himself as one of the best Men’s Open talents throughout the 2000s, having faced several high-caliber opponents. Perhaps his biggest accomplishment was dethroning the eight-time Mr. Olympia titleholder Ronnie Coleman in 2006. During his reign, Cutler lost to Dexter Jackson in 2008 and returned a year later to avenge the defeat, cementing himself as the only Men’s Open bodybuilder to ever win back a Mr. Olympia title.
Cutler’s last competition came at the 2013 Mr. Olympia, where he finished sixth. While he stepped away from competing, Cutler’s notoriety in bodybuilding hasn’t diminished. Last year, suspicions about a potential return swirled when Cutler’s physique went viral posing and training alongside fitness influencer Lexx Little.
However, Cutler shot down any chance of returning to a ‘competitive stage.’ Instead, he declared his recent gains in the gym were part of a ‘Fit for 50’ physique transformation. He planned to facilitate the transformation using TRT while avoiding substances like Trenbolone.
The Masters Olympia announced its return after an 11-year absence. While Cutler has yet to mention whether he will be in attendance or compete, speculation continues to mount especially considering the latest improvements to his physique.
Jay Cutler Measuring Food Again, Says ‘Training Doesn’t Have to Be ‘Balls to the Walls’ for Transformation
During the video appearance, Cutler mentioned that he was measuring his food again and shared his recent breakfast.
“So I measured my food this morning. A cup and a half of egg whites, I had some pineapple, 50 carbs of rice and grinds, which is cream of rice, two Ezekiel slices of bread, a little bit of low-fat cottage cheese, and I had what else — two whole eggs.”
“I need to change the pace a little bit especially if I’m going to go into this thing in May and start really – you know, I really want to dedicate myself and really transform my physique. To be honest, when I took my shirt off last time on video, it really gave me a lot more motivation because you see what you look like on video – obviously, the feedback, people have been, ‘Oh, Jay looks great.’ But to me, honestly, I thought I looked like crap. I was disappointed. There’s a physique I want and that physique I want isn’t anything like the Olympia physique.”
According to Cutler, he could transform his physique with proper nutrition, training, and TRT.
“I saw comparisons where they put me next to ’09 and you know, people are like, ‘Whoa, you’re that many years retired. No man, this is my life. This is what I do. Granted, you know my meal schedule and that’s really – I’m going to stress it over and over, if I actually ate my six meals a day, which I believe is really necessary for anyone preparing for a contest – some will say five meals, some can do three, Andrew Jacked does it with three or four meals,” says Cutler.
If he consumed six meals daily and trained with ‘enough’ intensity, Cutler reiterated that he could dramatically transform his physique. He implored his audience to listen to their body and to make training adjustments accordingly.
“I think honestly, I literally could transform this body, no drugs, nothing. I mean, obviously, I’m going to use my TRT. It’s all food. It’s all dedication to the training and training with enough intensity. That training doesn’t have to be balls to the wall. You’re going to have days where you train really hard, and anyone training right now – speaking to my whole audience, whether it’s male, female, age brackets from young to older, you should have days where it’s turned up and have days where it’s turned down. You make adjustments based on how you feel.”
“I don’t know if they’ve drawn the names yet [for Masters Olympia],” added Cutler.
Jay Cutler’s Latest ‘Fit for 50’ Workout List
Before calling it a day, Jay Cutler practiced posing and admitted to looking leaner. It should be noted that bodybuilding guru Chris Aceto doesn’t believe Cutler is on the verge of a competitive return. In a recent RxMuscle interview, Aceto said Cutler would ‘never’ make a comeback to Masters Olympia but added that he looked incredible ahead of turning 50.
Even though the Masters Olympia roster has not been announced, there are athletes who have expressed interest. Former 212 Olympia Kamal Elgargni says he’s considering the event if the ‘prize is right.’ Last month, the 2000s 212 and Open standout Hidetada ‘Hide’ Yamagish laid out his plan to come out of retirement at 50 for one final competition.
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With seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath teasing a return to the sport as well, fans are excited to see who shows up to the 2023 Masters Olympia contest, scheduled for August 25-27 in Cluj Napoca, Romania.
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Published: 11 April, 2023 | 11:24 AM EDT
Jay Cutler vs. Nick Walker: A Fantasy Bodybuilding Showdown
If you want to determine the most successful bodybuilder of a certain era, then you simply look at the number of championships they won during their careers. Determining the most popular competitors is a little different. Social media can help provide some information, but it isn’t all about followers online. Crowd support at shows, lines at expos, and merchandise sales could tell more of the story.
Regardless of what metrics you use, Jay Cutler and Nick Walker hold their own in both onstage success and fan support.
Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia, competed as a pro from 1998 to 2013, and he’s still one of the most admired athletes in the sport 10 years after his retirement.
Meanwhile, Walker was one of Cutler’s fans growing up, but he’s now forging his own legacy and building his own fanbase — and trophy case — that could potentially rival Cutler’s someday.
Could Walker actually match Culter’s accomplishments? We’ll have to wait a while before we get an answer. But in the meantime, we here at BarBend are breaking down their physiques and accomplishments to see how both men stack up.
Credit: @JayCutler on Instagram (Cutler) // T.J. Darr (Walker)
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Bodybuilding Accomplishments
Comparing the duo’s accomplishments in 2023 wouldn’t exactly be fair to Walker. He’s only in his third full season as a pro, while Cutler had a career that lasted well over a decade. Even though we will mention all of Cutler’s major career highlights, we’ll emphasize his success up to the age of 28, which is Walker’s age as of March 2023. In a striking coincidence, the two even share a birthday — August 3 — meaning Cutler is exactly 21 years older than Walker.
Jay Cutler’s Accomplishments
Cutler won 15 pro shows during his career, including four Mr. Olympia titles and three Arnold Classics. However, he didn’t score any of those Olympias before the age of 33. If we were to keep his career analysis to the age of 28, then that leads up to his 2002 season.
According to Muscle Memory, Cutler turned pro in 1996 by winning the NPC Nationals heavyweight title. His first pro show was the 1998 Night of Champions, where he placed 12th. He then qualified for the 1999 Mr. Olympia by placing in the top three at that year’s Iron Man Invitational, but he finished 15th out of 16 competitors at the O itself.
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Cutler’s first pro win came at the 2000 Night of Champions, which became the New York Pro years later. He then finished eighth at that year’s Mr. Olympia. He really hit his stride after placing second to champion Ronnie Coleman at the 2001 Mr. Olympia. Many feel Cutler was actually the better competitor that night, and it’s a decision that is still considered one of the most controversial in the show’s history.
The 2002 season kicked off with 28-year-old Cutler winning his first Arnold Classic title. He then opted to skip the Olympia that year, making his career highlights up to age 28 as follows:
1996 NPC Nationals Heavyweight Winner
2000 Night of Champions Winner
2001 Mr. Olympia, 2nd Place
2002 Arnold Classic Champion
Nick Walker’s Accomplishments
Walker turned pro at the 2020 North American Championships, and he immediately made his pro debut at the Chicago Pro that same season, finishing in fourth.
He already had a following going into the 2021 season, but his popularity skyrocketed after winning the New York Pro. In another coincidence, Walker’s first pro win came at the same contest as Cutler’s, albeit with a different name.
The 2021 Arnold Classic came after the New York Pro due to scheduling changes around the COVID-19 pandemic. Walker shocked the world and won that contest as well, marking his first major title in only his third pro show.
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His Olympia debut came two weeks later with a fifth-place finish — 10 spots higher than Cutler’s first Mr. O outing. Walker returned to the Olympia in 2022 and placed third behind champion Hadi Choopan and runner-up Derek Lunsford. He then kicked off the 2023 season by returning to the Arnold Classic, where he finished second behind champion Samson Dauda.
Walker isn’t expected to compete again until the 2023 Olympia Weekend on Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, FL, and he be turn 29 by that point. Here are his career highlights as of March 2023:
2020 North Americans Champion
2021 New York Pro Winner
2021 Arnold Classic Champion
2022 Mr. Olympia, 3rd Place
Training Style
Both men are known for their freakish muscle mass — but how did they build it? Cutler is reported to be 5’9” while Walker stands 5’7”, and both weighed around 250 pounds on stage. With Walker being such a fan of Cutler growing up, you can imagine that he took some training cues from the four-time Mr. Olympia over the years.
Jay Cutler’s Training Style
Cutler credits foundational free weight movements such as the bench press, squat, and deadlift for building his mass.
“While machines are still beneficial — when you get to a certain point, you can’t get to that [Mr. Olympia] level without doing free weight movements,” Cutler said on his YouTube channel in September 2021. He did (and still does), however, work more with machines and dumbbells to refine his physique as his career progressed.
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During his prime, Cutler implemented a high-volume training approach and rarely used supersets or other intensity-boosting methods. He hit upwards of 20 to 25 sets per body part, with sets being in the eight to 12 rep range. He still follows this approach as he nears his 50th birthday.
In November 2022, Cutler shared an 11-exercise shoulders and triceps workout that is similar to how he trained during his days of dominating the stage. He didn’t detail the reps and sets, but these are the moves he performed:
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Chest-Supported Seated Lateral Raise Machine
Rear Delt Cable Crossover Flye
Incline Fixed Barbell Front Raise
Incline Dumbbell Rear Delt Flye
Seated Triceps Extension Machine
Cable Triceps Pushdown
Kneeling Rope Pushdown
Seated Cable Triceps Extension
Machine Calf Raise
Leg Press Calf Raise
Nick Walker’s Training Style
Though Walker performs many of the same movements as Cutler, he’s far more notable for his freakish displays of strength on social media. During his 2022 Mr. Olympia prep, Walker posted a video of himself hitting incline bench press reps with 180-pound dumbbells and deadlifts with five 45-pound weight plates on each side (which totals 495 pounds, assuming Walker was lifting with a standard 45-pound barbell).
Like Cutler, Walker has since started incorporating more machine movements into his programming because they allow him to isolate muscle groups and refine his mass.
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That said, he still uses free-weight exercises regularly and keeps his rep ranges around 12 to 15. One example of Walker’s shoulder training is this session he completed with 2019 Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry in the summer of 2022.
Popularity
It’s always difficult to compare the popularity of bodybuilders from different eras because of the lack of social media during Cutler’s career and the different ways of promotion between then and now. There are significantly fewer magazines around now, and merchandise sales have changed as well. Nonetheless, you can see why these two men are where they are in the bodybuilding world.
Jay Cutler’s Popularity
Cutler’s popularity during the 2000s was matched only by eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. That’s because, throughout their careers, they were usually the last two men standing on the Olympia stage, and their physiques helped define the “mass monster” era. They were the most high-profile athletes in the sport, with each selling workout DVDs and appearing in magazines. If anything, their rivalry helped both men achieve even greater heights in terms of popularity.
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Cutler was — and still is — savvy when it comes to the business of bodybuilding. He was the top athlete for the supplement company MuscleTech for most of his career, started his own merch line, and was a fixture at trade shows. His pursuit of Coleman, combined with his commitment to support his fans, made him a legend long before he won an Olympia title.
Since his retirement, Cutler stays relevant with newer fans thanks to his podcast, social media pages, and his YouTube channel. On Instagram alone, he has more than 4.8 million followers as of March 2023, ranking alongside current competitors like Big Ramy.
Nick Walker’s Popularity
Walker’s fanbase can be seen in part on both his Instagram (1.3 million followers) and YouTube channels (231,000 subscribers). Outside of social media, he has his own clothing line and is sponsored by supplement brand HD Muscle. Like Cutler, Walker also makes appearances at trade shows, gyms, and nutrition stores.
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The attention of bodybuilding fans is now more spread thanks to the addition of other divisions such as Classic Physique and Men’s Physique, but Walker remains a popular figure in the industry and could remain so for several years to come.
Coaching
Both Walker and Cutler employed some of the most respected trainers and coaches in the industry to help them build their championship physiques. Here’s who helped them get to the top:
Jay Cutler — Chris Aceto and Hany Rambod
Cutler began his career with “The Technician” Chris Aceto and stayed with him throughout most of his career. Aceto helped Cutler win all of his pro shows up until the 2008 Olympia when he lost to Dexter Jackson.
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Cutler then changed over to Hany Rambod, who guided him to his final two Olympia victories in 2009 and 2010. After initially agreeing to work with Chad Nicholls for his 2013 return to the stage, Cutler eventually reunited with Aceto and finished his final Mr. Olympia contest in sixth place.
Nick Walker — Matt Jansen
Walker has mainly used one coach throughout his competition preps so far: Matt Jansen. The duo worked together from Walker’s amateur days until the 2021 Olympia, where he finished in fifth.
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After a brief falling out, Walker switched to working with Dominick Mutascio in early 2022. However, Walker and Jansen reunited later that year and returned to the 2022 Olympia as a duo. Walker finished that contest in third place, and they followed that up with a second-place finish at the 2023 Arnold Classic.
Conclusion
From birthdays to first victories and major titles, the comparisons between Cutler and Walker appear to be valid to this point. They also happen to be among the most popular bodybuilders of the respective generations. In the end, though, it all comes down to Olympia hardware. “The Mutant” certainly has the potential to rival Cutler when it comes to Sandow trophies, but only time will tell if he gets it done.
Featured Images: @jaycutler on Instagram (Cutler), T.J. Darr (Walker)
Jay Cutler Takes Fitness Star Jesse James West Through Bodybuilding Poses Following Chest Workout
Jay Cutler shared his bodybuilding wisdom with Jesse James West following huge workout.
Fitness star Jesse James West is no stranger to working with bodybuilders. He is beginning to dabble in the sport himself and recently got advice from one of the best to ever do it. Jay Cutler joined West for a chest workout followed by tips on how to get the best out of poses.
Cutler is a four-time Olympia champion, having ended the eight-year reign for Ronnie Coleman back in 2007. This was the first of two separate back-to-back titles for Cutler as he won four competitions in five years.
West is beginning to train as a bodybuilder and joined Cutler for a chest workout. It began with machine chest presses followed by cable crossovers. The duo continued to lift heavy with incline dumbbell presses and incline barbell presses. The workout finished with posing, which Cutler uses as conditioning.
“Every workout is different so I don’t follow a textbook…I would do posing for 30 minutes a day because this is going to help condition you.”
Jay Cutler Leads Jesse James West Through Poses
Jesse James West has built a massive social media following, approaching two million subscribers on YouTube. This is because of a combination of his personality and shredded physique. He has previously lifted with Coleman and now got some posing tips from Cutler.
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West plans to compete on stage and transition into a bodybuilder. In the gym, Cutler wanted to make it a competition-like atmosphere.
“Let’s pretend, this is like you’re in competition,” Cutler said.
“Remember in a weeks time dude, your conditioning is going to be sharper. What you see now, in a week’s time, it’s going to be that much sharper.”
Following the session, Jesse James West picked the brain of Jay Cutler as to what division he should focus on.
“I think you should do classic. You got legs, dude. I’m going to suggest you do both. I think you could do very well in both. Remember, just because you win or lose, if you win both it’s great.”
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Jay Cutler Shows Off Lying French Press, Discusses Benefits When Growing Triceps
Jay Cutler explained the difference between the Lying French Press and Skull Crusher.
Jay Cutler is one of the top bodybuilders of all-time and continues to share his wisdom on different workouts. This time, he highlighted an exercise. The four-time Olympia champion recently showed off the Lying French Press and how it is used to grow triceps.
The French Press and skull crusher are two very similar exercises that pump triceps using extension and stretching. For his “tip of the day,” Cutler demonstrated the Lying French Press using a cambered bar.
“So tip of the day today. It is going to be skull crushers or this is called the French press. So this is for the triceps. I can do this with either a straight bar, cambered bars, dumbbells, cables.”
What Is The French Press?
The French Press is a similar motion to the Skull Crusher. It can be performed with many types of bars, with the hands being extended over the shoulders. When the bar is lowered, it goes behind the head and near the top of the back. This is be done with one or two hands when using a dumbbell.
“This is going to give us an extension of the tricep, okay. Anytime you train tricep, we do a lot of pushdowns or you do kickbacks or some kind of extension.”
The French Press can be performed in a standing or seated position. This exercise provides a greater stretch as the bar goes lower and puts more strain on the long head of the tricep.
In the video, Cutler opts to lie further up on the bench. This means his head and shoulders are lower than his back. The range of motion differs from a Skull Crusher and is more challenging. The bar does not go below the forehead as Cutler lowers it each rep.
“I am going to focus on 12 repetitions, 80 pounds and I am going to use a cambered bar,” Cutler explained.
The overall benefits of the French Press is the fact that it isolates the triceps and hits all areas. The exercise activates stabilizers in both the upper and lower body, which helps in many other areas. It can add size and strength during the exercise and should be added to arm days.
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Jay Cutler And Milos Sarcev Discuss Michal Krizo, Draw Comparisons To Phil Heath
Jay Cutler and Milos Sarcev believe Michal Krizo has a chance to be something special.
Jay Cutler knows a thing or two about building an elite physique in bodybuilding. He continues to share different opinions about the current state of the sport. Recently, he ran into Michal Krizo in the gym and raved about his physique. Cutler and Milos Sarcev share the opinion of Krizo and drew some big-time comparisons during an interview.
Krizo made the jump from the IFBB Elite Pro League to the NPC in July. He was one of the biggest stars in the league and will now be able to compete to earn his Pro Card. Both Cutler and Sarcev have seen Krizo in-person since he made the switch and believe that he could make an immediate impact as a pro.
During an episode of Cutler Cast on YouTube, both Cutler and Sarcev had some incredible things to say about the future of Krizo.
Jay Cutler Compares Michal Krizo To Phil Heath
Between Jay Cutler and Phil Heath, there is a lot of experience and success on the Olympia stage. Cutler is a four-time champion and has an eye for talent. With Krizo, he drew some comparisons to the seven-time champion.
“When I told his trainer, I said, you don’t see the fibers like this anymore. When he did his side triceps, you’re going to see the shoulder fibers and all that. We haven’t seen a lot of that, but I compare Phil Heath when I say that because Phil just had the tie ins and the thinner skin,” Cutler said.
Jay Cutler saw Michal Krizo in-person at Gold’s Gym when he was making a video of a workout. He led the NPC bodybuilder through some bodybuilding poses and had plenty to say about his look. He believes he could upset some people if he was to make it to the Olympia stage.
Milos Sarcev was the first to make these claims. There is plenty of hype around Krizo and the renowned coach believes that there is a good reason.
“Krizo has some of the craziest arms you’ve ever seen in your life. The front double bicep is almost impossible to achieve. Round shoulders, round arms, very good legs, decent chest, good chest, we talked about it when he looked pumped, the chest looked good. I still think he can still build up a little bit more size,” Sarcev said.
The 2022 Olympia is already full of some elite talent and it will be interesting to see who could compete with two-time champion Big Ramy. This is not to say that Michal Krizo will immediately win the Olympia but he has a chance to jump into the top 10.
“We just saw two guys that have not hit the Olympia stage yet but can 100% be in the top ten if they show up in condition. Now that’s the big question mark. Can they show up looking like this. How many times have we seen guys that are Mr. Olympia in the gym and then they just don’t show up,” Cutler said.
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Jay Cutler Discusses Top Picks For 2022 Olympia: “There Is A Lot Of Good Talent Here”
Jay Cutler believes the top five could look exactly the same as last year.
Jay Cutler has discussed the state of the 2022 Olympia many times in recent months. Whether it is up-and-comers or the overall look of competitors, Cutler has been vocal about the sport of bodybuilding. Recently, Cutler spoke on the biggest show of the year and shared his top five.
Cutler knows a thing or two about the Olympia stage. He is known as one of the best bodybuilders of all-time, totaling four titles over the course of his career. Cutler also finished as the runner-up four times. He had some legendary battles with Ronnie Coleman when they were both in his prime.
The Men’s Open division in bodybuilding has a clear top tier and it showed during the 2021 event. Cutler answered some questions about the upcoming show and believes that it could look the same this time around.
Jay Cutler Speaks On The Overall Talent In Open Bodybuilding
Jay Cutler shared a recent video on his YouTube account going through a Q&A session with fans online. He was answering different questions sent in about the Olympia and of course, fans wanted to know if Big Ramy could be taken down.
Cutler began by discussing Michal Krizo, who is one of the biggest up-and-comers in bodybuilding. He recently made the switch to NPC from IFBB Elite Pro. This is so he can earn his Pro Card and eventually step on the Olympia stage. As of now, Krizo does not have his Pro Card but it could move quickly.
“You see new people popping up every week. This Michael Krizo, who, hasn’t even got his Pro Card yet. I expect him to make a run and possibly be on that stage,” Cutler said.
Cutler believes Krizo could be one of the breakthrough competitors, if he is able to earn a Pro Card. Other than that, there is a lot of talent that could take the next step.
Jay Cutler moved onto individual competitors as questions were sent in. He believes that Nick Walker has the size to in the show but has to work on his conditioning. Cutler also said that Hadi Choopan has the chance to be one of the shorter bodybuilders to win the Olympia.
“I expect Walker to really push this year, I think if he can figure out a little better conditioning, he really could be a big problem.
We love history. As much as we would like to see Ramy win, could Hadi be another shorter bodybuilder like Dexter Jackson to win the Olympia? I am a fan of all of these guys.”
The 2022 Olympia has a chance to be one of the most exciting shows in recent memory if all competitors show up in their best shape. It will be interesting to see if there will be any breakthrough athletes take form.
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Jay Cutler Thinks “Big Is Out,” Prefers Lean Diet: ‘They Want To Be A Lot Leaner’
Jay Cutler had plenty of insight on the new diets that are being used to remain lean.
Jay Cutler rose to the top of bodybuilding during the 2000s after years of building that championship physique. The four-time Olympia champion has been vocal about all things bodybuilding since retiring from action. This includes diet plans that athletes, in and out of bodybuilding, have been adhering to.
Cutler broke the eight-year streak of Olympia victories for Ronnie Coleman in 2006. This was the first of two back-to-back reigns for Cutler, having also won in 2007 and again in 2009-2010. Cutler had an incredible work ethic on stage and dedication to his diet.
During his career, Cutler used to eat upwards of 140 egg whites per day. This is an example of the wild diets he used to follow in order to keep his physique at the highest level. Now, he continues to help others when putting together what might work for them.
“The biggest question I get is overcoming challenges, setting goals, how to prioritize, how to stay motivated because they want to build muscle and they want to lose body fat at the same time, can you do this? Yes.
“Everyone’s body is different so it’s hard for someone to coach someone exactly because they have their own ways.”
Jay Cutler Shared Honest Opinion On Bulking vs. Lean Bulk
Jay Cutler broke down some different diet ideas on a recent episode of Jay Walking. Today, Cutler believes that being lean is the preferred look.
“I think it’s better now in today’s society, they want to be a lot leaner. They’re scared to be bigger. I think big is kind of out. I’m not sure what you think. I don’t know if it’s in, because Open is still the king. Open is still the king. It’s just that the road to get there is much longer. I don’t know if it’s harder.”
“Back in my early era with bodybuilding, everyone wanted to get bigger. Bigger was like… I think people still want to get bigger somewhat, but people were always trying to get bigger.”
Jay Cutler explains how all bodies are different, which means that diets have to be put together in different ways. There is no specific way to explain to someone how to diet.
“The requests that come in are crazy, the weight challenges for people. It just sucks because the education is just not there for the younger generation. Like, okay this is how you should eat.”
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Plans Are Different Depending On The Person
Jay Cutler continues to discuss goals that are popular nowadays. Whether it is bulking or curing down, it is important to understand what your plan is when putting together a diet plan.
“What’s the goal though? Is it bulking or is it getting lean? I mean, everyone’s goal is different.”
“I’m suggesting right now, go chase the lean physique. If I was to train someone, and they were bulky, I hate that word bulky but if they had a little more body fat, I would tone them down more before I really started feeding them a lot of calories.”
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Jay Cutler Blown Away With First Impression Of Michal Krizo, Expects Him To Qualify For 2022 Olympia
Michal Krizo is preparing for competition at the next level and Jay Cutler was impressed with his first impression.
Michal Krizo has finally made the switch to NPC after creating plenty of buzz around his massive physique. There are many that have been impressed when meeting the Slovakian bodybuilder in person and Jay Cutler can be added to the list.
Krizo recently announced that he would leave the IFBB Pro League for the NPC level. He wants to earn his Pro Card and ultimately compete at the 2022 Olympia.
Cutler is a four-time Olympia champion who knows a thing or two about the sport of bodybuilding. He ran into Krizo during a workout at Gold’s Gym and took him through a posing routine. During this routine, Cutler had some positive things to say about his build.
“He’s going to upset a lot of people, especially looking this good this far out. Awesome. He looks great. Round. Detailed. He’s good with this shot, a lot of striations here, which a lot of the guys don’t have. A lot of detail.”
Jay Cutler Expects Michal Krizo To Appear In Olympia
The sole purpose of Michal Krizo making the move to NPC was to earn his Pro Card and make it to the Olympia. It is likely this happens sooner than later.
Jay Cutler is not the first to meet Krizo in person and rave about his physique. Last week, Milos Sarcev got the chance to see Krizo and had a similar impression. He is a mass monster that is turning heads and opening eyes around the sport already.
“He looks massive, man. Much more impressive in person,” Cutler said.
Cutler explained that seeing Krizo’s build in person is much more impressive. This is similar to the claim by Sarcev last week. Krizo explained that he will be apart of the 2022 Prague Pro and will certainly put on quite a show.
“We got to see the biggest, new freak coming into the IFBB, Michal. He’s now part of the IFBB and that kid is going to do some damage. He’s doing the Prague Pro so, we’ll see what happens over there. I imagine he’ll get qualification to be standing with the best out there in December.”
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Jay Cutler Discusses Past Cycles, Believes Big Ramy Will Win Olympia: ‘I Don’t Know Who Can Beat Him’
Jay Cutler recently discussed some highlights of his career, along with training and different substances.
Jay Cutler has been very vocal during his retirement about different issues and topics surrounding bodybuilding. In a recent interview, he continues to discuss training during his day along with different cycles that he was on. Also, he believes that Big Ramy will win his third consecutive Olympia title.
Cutler burst onto the scene as one of the biggest mass monsters in bodybuilding during his time. After finishing as the runner-up to Ronnie Coleman three times on the Olympia stage, Cutler dethroned the eight-time champion in 2006. This was the first of four titles for Cutler in his career.
Cutler recently sat down for a conversation with Muscular Developement’s Ron Harris for an in-depth discussion about different topics in bodybuilding.
Jay Cutler Reflects On Different Cycles
Jay Cutler had trouble remembering all cycles that he took and what went together. What he did recall was taking over 200 milligrams of testosterone per week. This is when testosterone replacement therapy was not available.
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“TRT didn’t exist right. It’s a very confused term, TRT because everyone’s TRT dosage seems to be different. My dosage, for example, now is around 200 migs a week. Now, like I mentioned, my test score was in the 600s, like 660 or something, which people would say that’s low. Some people would say that’s higher. Depends on who you talk to. I know people who think they need to be over a 1000 to feel healthy, feel recovered, feel like they have enough energy, but everyone’s capability is different.”
Jay Cutler continued to explain how he cycled on and off over the course of his career. One substance that Cutler did not ever try was Trenbolone.
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This is a substance that has a negative connotation around bodybuilding and powerlifting because of the feeling that is given. Instead of Trenbolone, Cutler said that Parabolan was the big substance during his era.
“I never really experienced the whole Trenbolone thing because back in my era, we had Parabolan. People say it was the same thing but it was only 76 milligrams and you know, maybe you only had to do two a week and you had great results from it.”
With the recent string of deaths in bodybuilding getting attention from competitors, former and current, athletes are beginning to take health a bit more seriously. Despite being in retirement, Cutler continues to make his health a priority and admitted that he is feeling fine.
“I feel my physique is on point. I feel my health records are pretty solid, being 48 years old. There comes a point when you just get tired of the cycling, let’s put it that way. It got to the point, where it was trying to figure out what to take, how to take it.”
Jay Cutler Expects Big Ramy To Win Olympia
Big Ramy is the reigning two-time champion at the Olympia but has had a busy year off stage. He has discussed retirement on different occasions and was forced to miss his guest posing appearance at the 2022 Pittsburgh Pro. Big Ramy recently revealed his weight of 335 pounds, which means he has put on more size while remaining shredded.
Jay Cutler believes that Big Ramy will make it three in a row if he enters the competition in his best shape.
“He still has the physique. If he comes in the best shape, I don’t know who can beat him. It’s hard to say because he’s not saying much. I think it’s just people’s ignorance, to think that because he’s silent he’s finished. But you know, we’ll see how mentally strong he is.”
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Who Has Bigger Biceps? Ronnie Coleman Shares Video Comparing Arms With Jay Cutler
Ronnie Coleman turned back the clock showing off a video comparing biceps with Jay Cutler.
There is plenty of history between Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler, including 12 Olympia titles and many legendary battles on stage. Boasting two of the best physiques of all-time, it is natural for the duo to want to see who has the bigger biceps. Coleman shared an old video of the two measuring arms outside the gym.
The video was shared to Coleman’s YouTube page on Wednesday afternoon but it is clear that it is an older video taken while the two were still competing on stage.
Ronnie Coleman has eight Olympia titles, which is tied for the most all-time with Lee Haney. Coleman began his run of consecutive victories in 1998 and it ran all the way to 2005. In 2006, Coleman had to settle for silver as Jay Cutler was able to win his first title. He would go back-to-back twice, winning consecutive titles in 2006-2007 and 2009-2010.
Cutler might have taken the crown from Coleman in 2006 but this was not the first time they met on stage. From 2003-2005, Cutler finished as the runner-up to Coleman as he won the latter of his eight championships. During the early part of the 2000s, it was clear who was at the top of bodybuilding.
Ronnie Coleman or Jay Cutler: Who Had Bigger Biceps?
Ronnie Coleman had a physique that was marveled at for many years because of his pure size and conditioning. Whether it is back, chest, or arms, Coleman is on the list of best ever. Here, Jay Cutler decided to measure his arms up against his biggest foe during their time on stage.
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In the video, there is a trainer using a measuring tape to take the size of Cutler and Coleman’s biceps in inches. It is revealed that Coleman is around 23.3 inches while Cutler comes in at 22.5. These are massive biceps for two competitors who perfected their physiques over the years.
Ronnie Coleman was the star of the 2018 film Ronnie Coleman: The King. This film went in-depth about one of the greatest’s upbringing and career in bodybuilding. Jay Cutler has also been featured, making an appearance in Generation Iron 3.
Since retiring from the stage, both athletes remain active in the gym. Jay Cutler often shares different workouts for viewers to try as he trains in a different way than he used to. Coleman is active on social media posting workout videos and working on other projects to remain in shape. Both athletes are still influential in the sport of bodybuilding and this is something that is never going to change.
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