Jay Cutler is one of the yesteryear bodybuilders who have maintained an excellent relationship with their fan base in the age of the internet and social media. Recently, he subjected his massive back to an arduous workout and posted the video on his YouTube channel.
Jay Cutler did his best work in the 2000s era. At the 2006 Mr. Olympia, he dethroned eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman to become the new king of the Men’s Open division. He went on to secure three more Mr. Olympia wins in 2007, 2009, and 2010.
A bodybuilder’s physique is the strongest part of his identity. Cutler favored long-term health over appearance and shed a lot of muscle mass after retiring from competition in 2013.
But he has been active in the bodybuilding industry as a prominent voice of the sport. The legendary bodybuilder routinely shares bodybuilding content on his social media accounts and hosts a popular podcast where he discusses different aspects of the bodybuilding world, including current affairs on the competitive side.
Over the years, the four-time Mr. Olympia has opened up on his steroid use, rivalry with Ronnie Coleman, and other intriguing aspects of his life. Last year, Cutler completed the ‘Fit for 50’ challenge where he transformed his physique for his 50th birthday.
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Jay Cutler goes through a back workout
Overall, the workout consisted of the following exercises:
| Exercise | Sets and Reps |
|---|---|
| Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown | 2 feel sets, 3 working sets of 10 to 12 reps |
| Pullover on Plate-loaded Machine | 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps |
| Lat Pulldown Machine | 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps |
| T-Bar Rows | 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps |
| Incline Dumbbell Rows | 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps |
| Seated Cable Rows | 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps |
| Deadlifts | 1 set of 9 reps |
Reverse Grip Lat Pulldown
Jay Cutler commenced the workout with a few sets of reverse grip lat pulldowns. This variation of pulldown engages the lower lats to a greater extent since the arms are placed relatively closer to the body. After getting a few sets of this movement under the belt, the 50-year-old advanced to the next movement.
Seated Machine Pullover
Pullover is one of the few isolation exercises that can help build a thick and strong back. Cutler cranked out a few sets of this movement on a plate-loaded machine and jumped into another vertical pulling exercise.
Lat Pulldown Machine
Cutler next performed the lat pulldown on the Technogym machine. He performed three working sets of the latissimus dorsi-focused movement to stimulate the back further and proceeded to do the next movement.
T-Bar Rows
T-bar rows are one of the most effective rowing movements for building strength and muscle in the back. Cutler got a few sets of this exercise under the belt to fire up the back muscles further and moved on to do a few more horizontal pulling exercises.
Incline Dumbbell Rows
The four-time Mr. Olympia next tackled the incline dumbbell rows. He positioned himself on the bench in such a way that his lower pecs were at the edge of the incline bench to enable a greater range of motion. Using G-bells, he executed a few good sets of the exercise.
Seated Cable Rows
Cutler next performed the seated cable rows to add more stimulus to the back muscles. He performed three sets of the exercise using a straight bar attachment and pushed his muscles to the absolute limit.
Deadlifts
The workout came to an end with one set of deadlifts. This exercise demands a tremendous amount of strength and Cutler felt that he had already done enough to stimulate the back. As a result, he performed one set of deadlifts with 225 pounds weight to call it a day in the gym.
Jay Cutler used to do 30 sets of exercises in the back workout. He is on his way to get closer to that number. It will be interesting to see how he progresses in the months to come.
Watch the full workout video below, courtesy of JayCutlerTV YouTube channel:
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