Jay Cutler escaped the Vegas heat to squeeze in a training session. In a July 20 YouTube video, the bodybuilding legend walked through his latest arm workout at Kilo Club using mind-muscle connection and time under tension.
Cutler’s professional bodybuilding career was forged through adversity. He took runner-up to Ronnie Coleman four times before taking over the Mr. Olympia throne. Later, his reign was halted by Dexter Jackson, but Cutler reclaimed the Sandow trophy the following year (2009) with his iconic quad stomp pose.
Cutler remains dedicated to training and clean nutrition in retirement. He works out seven days a week, though he admits his goals have changed. Instead of pursuing hypertrophy, the four-time Mr. O prioritizes functionality and longevity beyond the stage.
Jay Cutler’s Ultimate Arm Workout at Kilo Club in Las Vegas
Find his exercises from the video below:
- Rope Press Downs
- Overhead Extension
- Dips
- Bicep Curl Machine
- Preacher Curl
- Jbell Alternate Curls
- Standing Barbell Curl
- Decline Sit Ups
- Roman Chair Leg Raises
- Stationary Bike Finisher
Cutler started with triceps training, and explained why the dip machine has become one of his go-to options over the years.
“I like this dip machine. Like I said, straight down, this is a Technogym, and it’s facing, so remember, when you want to work the triceps, you want to keep your body more upright. If you lean in a lot, you can work the chest, but you want to keep more on the triceps kind of behind you here,” he said. “So, what I’m trying to do is I’m trying to lock that mind to muscle connection in.”
He moved on to biceps training, noting that he was never known for his strict form.
“Triceps first, the first set, automatic pump,” he shared. “I’m going to do a couple of feel sets. With this, pretty standard. What I love about this is its isolateral. Yeah, I’m doing two arms at a time. Resistance of the elbow, you watch my videos 100s of times, very, very loose. Jay’s sloppy training.”
During abs, Cutler reflected on how his training journey has changed through the years.
“We all have to find our rhythm. I think, for me, what I love about my journey now is the enjoyment I get in the gym. I actually look forward to going every day. It’s like getting up to put your shoes on or getting on to do your emails; it’s part of my routine every day.”
“Just to recap, tris, bis, abs, I don’t know how many total sets we did. I just worked for the pump, stimulation, exercise,” he shared.
Cutler has been honest about his physique goals since stepping away from the stage. Downsizing and sporting a leaner build remain priorities. The four-time Mr. Olympia emphasized that he is no longer playing the size game and revealed he was weighing in the mid-220s.
Cutler remains one of the most recognizable faces in the IFBB Pro League. He believes mind-muscle connection and time under tension are key when you want to build bigger arms.
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