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In the world of?bodybuilding, certain athletes leave an indelible mark not only through their physical prowess but also through their unique poses and expressions on stage. 4X Mr. Olympia?Jay Cutler?is known for his commanding presence and, in particular, his iconic quad stomp. This pose, performed at the peak of his routines, serves as a vivid testament to Cutler’s unparalleled leg development, displaying a level of power, symmetry, and dominance that sets him apart from his peers.

Cutler has stopped competing in professional bodybuilding but still has bodybuilding in his blood. He regularly posts diet and workout tips on his social media platforms in order to educate the fans about various techniques and tricks to get a better physique. In his latest TikTok video, he talked about a different variation of the leg press and explained the reasoning behind it.?

Cutler reveals the secret behind his massive legs

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Cutler’s journey toward developing extraordinary leg muscles began with a strong foundation built on consistent training and disciplined nutrition. He understood that leg development required intense effort, heavy lifting, and a strategic approach to both exercise selection and diet. Giving an insight into his leg workout, Cutler revealed that he relies on a different variation of leg press called the inverted leg press. Disclosing a bit about the variation in the video, Cutler stated,?“I’m gonna start with a plate, two plates and a quarter on each. You got to switch to the blood flow, so obviously the legs are going to be inverted.”

Talking about his own experiences, Cutler revealed,?“I believe it helps a lot. I started doing these, 0’8-0’9, somewhere around there. It really helped because I had a leg discrepancy so I was able to focus.”?Explaining the benefits of the variation, he pointed out,?“Just great for the hamstrings, the glutes, the quads, everything and takes the pressure off the back.”

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Cutler’s leg training philosophy revolved around stimulating maximum muscle growth, emphasizing both compound movements and isolation exercises. A while ago, he also?shared the secret behind his quick recovery?which is contrary to what most lifters do.?

What did Cutler do differently that ensured muscle recovery?

Training to failure plays a vital role in stimulating muscle hypertrophy, as it places significant stress on muscle fibers, triggering a cascade of physiological responses. By pushing muscles to their limits, the muscle growth rate increases. However, this makes the recovery process a bit longer. Cutler, in order to ensure proper recovery, did not take this approach during his bodybuilding days. He revealed this during a workout session with Urs Kalecinski.?

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?I didn?t train for failure? My reps weren?t pushed to that, so it was, my recovery was a little faster.??The bodybuilding legend also said that food and rest were significant. He added,??I would sleep 8-10 hours a night.?

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