Jay Cutler is a bodybuilder who not only lived through the best eras of bodybuilding but also saw the changes in the bodybuilding arena from magazines to social media. When he was in his prime, the young man flexed his muscles for famous magazines, and now he uses his wisdom to advise modern bodybuilding champions on the internet.

Cutler recently shared a throwback picture of himself when he was just 22 and chasing his pro card. For someone into bodybuilding, practically no difference can be seen between the 22-year-old and 50-year-old Cutler. Even if times have changed the way fans appreciate his physique has not.

Jay Cutler recalls his achievements at the starting line

Cutler only uploaded a black-and-white picture of his aesthetic physique at 22 but also wrote a long caption describing when and why the picture was taken. He described how back in 1996 he was chasing a dream of becoming a professional bodybuilder and decided to earn his pro card in the US nationals that would be held in Dallas. The picture was taken inside his room in Spencer, Massachusetts, and even if he was young, and still learning, he had the confidence that he had the upper hand against other bodybuilders.

The Comeback Kid was right in his belief as he secured his pro card at 23 and became one of the younger bodybuilders to become a professional competitor in the circuit. In the caption of the post, he thanked everyone who had been with him throughout his journey from the magazine, and to the social media area, and saw his amazing transformation. “These photos keep circulating, but bring back so many memories, which many of you followed me through the books and into the social media era… I feel blessed to be part of both eras, but more importantly, to have this support in the cheering section for decades on decades,” he wrote.

Looking at Cutler’s throwback picture, fans were taken aback. Most of them ended up exclaiming in surprise about the bodybuilder’s physique at such a young age.

Fans fail to believe that someone can look this shredded at 22

Most of the comments were along the lines that a bodybuilder who looks that massive at 22 is a prodigy. One fan commented, “That’s ridiculous at 22.” Another follower also showed their surprise and said, “Now That’s HUGE!”

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Another fan pointed out how Cutler was an amalgamation of physique and cuteness, and said, “Definition of “huge & cute” …. 9k bro.”  One follower even compared how 21-year-old Sam Sulek was nothing when compared to Cutler. “And they think Sulek is huge at his age lol,”   they wrote. One fan could not believe their eyes that someone could be this ripped at 22 and said, “What?! This is 22 bros insane.”

Even as one looks at Cutler’s physique from the past, there is no denying that the only way he has moved on his journey is upwards. From 22 to 50, his shredded body still remains an inspiration.

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