The bodybuilding legend opens up about his historic Olympia comeback, life after retirement, business ventures, and why he refuses to slow down.
Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has released a new documentary titled All Access, giving bodybuilding fans an intimate look at his life more than a decade after retiring from competition. The film follows Cutler through his busy schedule of business meetings, public appearances, and training sessions while exploring the legacy he built as one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time.
The documentary, available to watch for free on YouTube, offers a different perspective on the bodybuilding icon. While Cutler is best remembered for his legendary rivalry with Ronnie Coleman and his historic 2009 Olympia comeback, All Access focuses heavily on the man behind the muscles and how he has remained one of the sport’s most recognizable figures.
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Jay Cutler Shows What Life Is Like After Bodybuilding
Much of the documentary follows Cutler during FIBO in Cologne, Germany, where he balances appearances, sponsorship commitments, business negotiations, and interactions with thousands of fans.
Cutler discusses his growing business empire, which includes supplements, clothing, real estate, media ventures, and wellness-related investments. Despite his success outside bodybuilding, he has no intention of slowing down.
“Vacations are for quitters,” Cutler jokes during the film, explaining that he prefers to stay busy rather than spend his time sightseeing.
The documentary also features training sessions with Classic Physique star Wesley Vissers and seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, offering viewers a glimpse of Cutler’s continued passion for the gym.
However, some of the most revealing moments come from those closest to Cutler, who describe his generosity toward fans and his surprisingly playful personality.
Cutler Reflects on His Historic 2009 Mr. Olympia Comeback
One of the documentary’s highlights revisits Cutler’s legendary comeback at the 2009 Mr. Olympia.
After winning consecutive Olympia titles in 2006 and 2007, Cutler lost his crown to Dexter Jackson in 2008. Many believed his best days were behind him.
“I lost support of everyone,” Cutler recalls. “Everyone gave up on me.”
Cutler returned in 2009 with dramatically improved conditioning, reclaiming the Sandow Trophy and becoming the first bodybuilder to regain the Mr. Olympia title after losing it.
The documentary revisits his famous “quad stomp,” one of the most iconic moments in bodybuilding history. Interestingly, Cutler explains that the pose was spontaneous and only became widely recognized by that name years later.
Following in the Footsteps of Ronnie Coleman: The King
Cutler’s documentary also provides an opportunity to revisit another legendary bodybuilding story, that of his longtime rival, eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman.
Generation Iron’s acclaimed documentary Ronnie Coleman: The King explores Coleman’s extraordinary career, his record-tying eight Olympia championships, and the physical toll that years of extreme training took on his body.
Coleman and Cutler helped define an era of mass-monster bodybuilding, with Cutler eventually dethroning Coleman at the 2006 Olympia after years of finishing behind him.
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Jay Cutler Reveals What Motivates Him Today
Toward the end of All Access, Cutler reflects on how his priorities have changed since retiring from competition.
He admits that winning the Olympia did not bring the lasting satisfaction he once imagined. Today, at 53, his biggest motivation is making the most of his time.
“I’m chasing father time to not come so fast,” Cutler explains.
For a man who spent years chasing Ronnie Coleman and eventually reached the pinnacle of bodybuilding, the documentary shows that Cutler is still pursuing new goals, even if they no longer involve lifting the Sandow Trophy.
And judging by his schedule, retirement has done very little to slow him down.
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