Jay Cutler put together a new way to hit legs at 52 years old.
Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler has not slowed down in the gym in retirement. At 52 years old, the 4x Olympia champion continues to find new ways to pump up his physique and he has shared it with the next generation. Cutler put together a leg day workout recently and put it on social media for others to try.
| Full Name: Jay Cutler | ||
| Weight | Height | Date Of Birth |
| 265-275 lbs. | 5’9’’ | 08/03/1973 |
| Division | Era | Nationality |
| Men’s Open | 1990, 2000, 2010 | American |
Jay Cutler’s Leg Day
This massive leg day featured 10 exercises that Jay Cutler strategically put together:
- Standing Leg Curl
- Seated Hamstring Curl
- Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlifts
- Lunges
- Lying Hamstring Curl
- Leg Extension Machine
- Leg Press Machine
- Vertical Leg Press
- Freedom Racks
- Seated Leg Press
Jay Cutler broke down each exercise and how it helps accomplish goals. Seated hamstring curls are done early in the workout and this is Cutler’s favorite movement.
“My favorite exercise is the seated hamstring curl. I think because of the length of my quads. I think I have shorter quads and longer calves so this seems to work better in the seated position.”
When performing stiff leg deadlifts, Cutler opts for dumbbells rather than using a barbell.
“I prefer dumbbells because I feel a little bit of you’re not restricted with the bar hitting your shins or feet. What you’re trying to do here, remember it’s about pumping the hamstrings so you get that blood in there.”
The workout continues with some of Cutler’s favorite exercises to pump legs. A detailed leg workout routine will significantly improve your overall strength and play a crucial role in the “big three” compound movements, deadlifts and squats. Cutler has incorporated all three to help grow.
Who Is Jay Cutler?
Jay Cutler was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. From an early age, he displayed an incredible work ethic, spending time pouring concrete with his brother at 11 years old. He excelled in football growing up and through high school thanks to his large frame and strength. As he began training in the gym, he would transition into bodybuilding.
Cutler moved to California in 2000 to begin focusing solely on bodybuilding. As time went on, he signed endorsement deals with supplement brand MuscleTech and debuted his own line of athletic gear, Cutler Athletics. Once Cutler took the stage, his potential was undeniable and he was able to turn it into one of the best careers of all-time.
Cutler was a bodybuilding icon as a 4x Mr. Olympia spanning from 2006-2010 and a 6x runner-up. At 5’9” tall, he’s still considered one of the best bodybuilders and managed an epic rivalry with 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Still, he’s managed to stay in fantastic shape well after retirement.
Jay Cutler now shares his wisdom with the next generation. He has built successful platforms on social media including YouTube and Instagram.
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