With 11 Mr. Olympia titles between them, Phil Heath and Jay Cutler are still pushing each other in retirement. In a recent Instagram post shared on May 14, 2025, Heath and Cutler took part in a friendly posedown, showing off their longevity and shredded physiques.
“Shoutout to my Brother @jaycutler for bringing the fun back for me as it was cool to hit some poses with the man who’s helped me in more ways than one.”
Cutler was Ronnie Coleman‘s successor and strung together one of the most impressive bodybuilding careers of all time. He clinched the Mr. Olympia title four times and still stands alone as the only competitor to ever reclaim the Sandow after losing it. The last time he hit the stage was back in 2013, finishing in sixth place at the Olympia.
Phil Heath seized the throne after Cutler. His three-dimensional muscle volume and cartoonish density paved the way for a long-lasting Olympia dynasty of seven years. “The Gift,” like Cutler, remains in tremendous shape since stepping away from the sport. In his last outing on the Olympia stage in 2020, Heath took third place, behind Brandon Curry and Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay.
Jay Cutler and Phil Heath Hit ‘The Posedown We’ve All Been Waiting For’
In the recent Instagram post, Heath reflected on having Cutler around to help him with his success-driven mindset.
“Now this is the posedown we’ve all been waiting for!
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These moments allow me to reflect on the importance of being in proximity with positive, hard working, growth mindset people that truly give a damn about their success.”
“Looking forward to our next posedown! Love to All!
-PH” he said.
Heath and Cutler continue to serve as top ambassadors for bodybuilding. After more than 10 years, they recently joined hands for a chest and triceps-focused training session. They discussed how their routines differed in their prime, with Cutler admitting he stuck with a more explosive style of exercise.
While he’s teased the idea of making a comeback, Heath said it would take a $1 million price tag to entice him to compete. Heath has maintained most of his muscle size in retirement and sports low body fat percentages year-round.
Based on their physiques in retirement, the training and nutrition principles followed by Cutler and Heath paid off. They continue to show what is possible in the sport after stepping away from the stage lights.
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