Jay Cutler Confesses How Arnold Schwarzenegger Unknowingly Compelled Him to Pursue Bodybuilding: “ That’s Literally a Trigger Point”

Almost everyone on their fitness journey would have looked to the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger for inspiration at least once. Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia champion, is no different. During a recent episode of the Cutler Cast, the bodybuilder talked about finding motivation from The Governator. 

In the podcast, Cutler talked about Schwarzenegger’s early movie days and his big success in Hollywood. He highlighted Schwarzenegger’s iconic role in the movie Terminator, which was one of the reasons that pushed Cutler to pursue bodybuilding.

The buff guys at the movie theater played a role in Cutler’s journey

“I think it was 91 when they launched that film and I remember it was a summer,” Cutler said, revealing that he went to watch The Terminator with his former girlfriend Carrie. According to Cutler, when he went to watch the movie, he was surrounded by buff and strong guys. This happened when he was already thinking about getting into the gym and starting training. Cutler highlighted the fact that this experience, alongside seeing Schwarzenegger in the movie, sparked something in him.

“I watch Schwarzenegger in that film like man I have to bodybuild and that’s literally a trigger point in my life.” Cutler’s mindset completely changed after that, and he became a bodybuilder. He then mentioned that in his bodybuilding journey, he met Joe Weider, Arnold’s mentor, and moved to California with him. Weider led Cutler to his first victory in 2002 in the Arnold Classic.

On being asked the question,” When was the first time you interacted with Arnold where he knew who you were?” Cutler replied that he won the show in 2002 for the first time. That time, the Terminator knew who Cutler was, not just some bodybuilder. Cutler has now added one more major achievement to his list, winning the 2024 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award.

From family business to bodybuilding legend

Arnold Sports took to Instagram to share the news that Cutler will be receiving the 2024 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award. This award showcased Cutler’s dedication and commitment to the sport, which led to him leaving a family business behind and becoming a four-time Olympian and three-time Arnold Classic champion.

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Winning three Arnold Classic and four Olympia titles shows Cutler is one of the best in the industry. Like Arnie, Cutler also inspires others on their fitness journey by sharing the insights and tips he has learned with over years of experience. 

Cutler’s story proves that we can find our dedication and motivation anywhere in this world, even in movies. Arnie’s impact changed Cutler’s whole life, turning him into one of the legends in the bodybuilding world.

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