50-YO Bodybuilding Legend Unveils Shocking Truth About Stress Being the Biggest Hindrance Against Muscle Growth

Even if one is on the path of a fitness transformation and engaged in bodybuilding, one might be hit by moments that lead to stress. Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler has now gone on to reveal how stress could be a major impediment to muscle growth when one engages in workouts.

However, the bodybuilder who completed his Fit for 50 Challenge in no time before his 50th birthday, has given his two cents on stress and how to recover from its effects to ensure ample muscle growth. Let us see what his tips are. 

Jay Cutler asks fitness enthusiasts to “cut out any BS” 

According to Cutler, there are a few reasons why stress can affect muscle growth. This can range from higher cortisol levels leading to lower testosterone levels and the body eating into amino acid pools when stressed, causing the body to go into a catabolic state. On top of that, Cutler reveals how stress will also lead to a lack of proper sleep. “When you can’t get enough “REM” sleep it means your central nervous system is more likely to be fatigued, ” he explained. That being said, he did have a few suggestions to eradicate such issues.

Cutler is blunt with his words when he asks fitness enthusiasts to “cut out any BS in your life which keeps creating aggravation.” He further advises people to stay away from those who bring unnecessary stress to their lives. To deal with the effect on sleep, Cutler suggests reducing screen time by not staying up late on one’s cell phone and “making sleep a priority”. “If you go too long without food your body will become even more stressed,” he adds while recommending that regular meals should be consumed every three hours.

While one sidesteps stress using Cutler’s tips, one will also have to follow a proper process for muscle growth. Previously, the bodybuilder had divulged the process that will help one improve their muscles. 

Cutler reveals his three-step process

After stepping out of the bodybuilding realm, Cutler is still working hard to become the best version of himself. While talking about his goals in one of the editions of the newsletter, he revealed that he always intends to be in the best shape regardless of his age or retirement.

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For this, Cutler engaged in a three-step process. The first was to get wide-capped deltoids using front raises and side and rear raises. Secondly, the Mr Olympia winner suggested working on improving narrow stance leg pressing, with enough depth and range of motion to build the outer sweep of the quad muscles. Finally, he suggested bringing width to the V-Taper, which will help one attain an ideal shape. 

Even as Cutler divulges a process to build the best body, he also reiterates the fact that this can only be done when one removes stress from their life. Do you think Cutler’s tips will help reduce the stress that you deal with daily? Let us know in the comments.

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