Julius Caesar’s motto “I came, I saw, I conquered” can be rightfully applied to Jay Cutler. At the age of 25, this genius won first place among heavyweights at the USA Championship in Dallas and became a professional at only his fourth tournament! Nature endowed him with a powerful potential—such muscles are probably seen only once in a hundred years. In addition, Jay’s mind also works in the right direction, a rare phenomenon among young, progressing “stars.”
Jay Cutler was born on August 3, 1973, in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Jay’s childhood was quite active; he worked on his father’s farm and in his brother’s business, which instilled in him the skills of perseverance and hard work. Physical labor shaped his body and set him on the path to becoming the man he is today.
Anthropometric Data
- Height: 176 cm
- Competition Weight: 121 kg
- Off-Season Weight: 141 kg
- Bicep Circumference: 57 cm
- Waist Circumference: 86 cm
- Thigh Circumference: 79 cm
- Calf Circumference: 51 cm
- Neck Circumference: 50 cm
- Bench Press: 250 kg
- Squat: 320 kg
- Deadlift: 305 kg
Biography
During his school years, Jay frequently traveled and changed schools. He did not suffer from a lack of attention and was quite popular. In school, Jay played football professionally. After successfully graduating from high school in 1991, he attended Quinsigamond Community College and earned a degree in criminal justice. Since Jay did not participate in college sports competitions, he took up bodybuilding on his own and soon achieved impressive results.
Jay is often compared to the 22-year-old Lee Haney. Both achieved remarkable success at a young age. Like Haney, Cutler is impeccable in his judgments. After obtaining his pro card in Dallas, he made the seemingly illogical statement that he did not plan to compete for the entire following year! Considering that the ink on his contract with Weider was barely dry, this was insane. However, Cutler was resolute.
As of today, Jay Cutler is 37 years old and stands at 176 cm tall. His weight must meet bodybuilding fashion requirements, so during competitions, it is 125 kg. In the off-season, his weight matches that of any professional bodybuilder. His weight can approach 145 kg during the bulking phase.
Jay has appeared in numerous videos dedicated to preparing for the “Mr. Olympia” competition and has his own recordings of his regular training sessions. Jason is also the author of the book “Jay Cutler’s No Nonsense Guide to Successful Bodybuilding.”
Today, Jay Cutler is a four-time “Mr. Olympia.” Moreover, he is considered the only bodybuilder in IFBB history to regain the “Mr. Olympia” title after losing it (in 2008 to Dexter Jackson).
Jay Cutler’s Nutrition and Daily Routine
6:00 AM: Wake up and do light cardio (20-30 minutes).
Meal 1: 12 egg whites (2 yolks), French baguette, 1 serving of oatmeal, some honey, a banana, black coffee, and whey protein.
Meal 2: 250-300g of beef, 2 servings of rice, vegetables. Followed by strength training.
Meal 3: Immediately after training, Jay drinks whey protein and a serving of creatine.
Meal 4: 250-300g of beef, 2 servings of rice, vegetables.
Meal 5: 15 egg whites, 1 serving of oatmeal, and a rice cake for dessert.
Meal 6: Protein-carbohydrate shake.
Meal 7: 250-300g of beef and vegetables.
Meal 8: A substantial dinner, sometimes sushi.
Meal 9: 12 egg whites and a serving of oatmeal.
Meal 10: Whey protein and oatmeal buns.
Meal 11: 250-300g of beef, a serving of oatmeal, and vegetables, sometimes including sports nutrition supplements.
Meal 12: Protein-carbohydrate shake, Jay would wake up at night specifically to drink it.
Jay Cutler’s Workout Program
Jay trains in cycles rather than by weeks: 2 days of training, 1 day of rest, followed by 3 days of training, 1 day of rest, and then the cycle repeats.
Day 1 (Chest, Triceps)
- Incline Barbell Press: 4 sets of 6-10 reps
- Incline Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 6-8 reps
- Pec Deck Flye: 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Flye: 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Cable Crossover: 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Pullover: 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Tricep Pushdown: 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Overhead Dumbbell Extension (seated): 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps
Day 2 (Legs)
- Leg Extensions: 3 sets of 20 reps
- Squats: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Hack Squats: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Leg Press: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Lunges: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
- Seated Leg Curls: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Lying Leg Curls: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Stiff-Legged Deadlifts: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
Day 3 (Rest)
Day 4 (Back)
- Close-Grip Lat Pulldown: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Bent-Over Barbell Row: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- One-Arm Dumbbell Row: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Day 5 (Shoulders, Biceps, Calves)
- Seated Dumbbell Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Lateral Dumbbell Raise: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Side Lateral Raise (cable): 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Rear Delt Exercise on Hammer Machine: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Barbell Shrugs: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
- Dumbbell Shrugs: 4 sets of 8-10 reps
Day 6 (Rest)
Day 7 (Cycle Repeats)