The journey to the top of the bodybuilding pedestal isn’t easy. It takes a lot of sacrifices and struggles in order to get your name up among the best. The obstacles are never ending and the lifestyle is extremely demanding. Many popular bodybuilders serve as examples of how one gets to the top, overcoming the darkness in life. Jay Cutler is one such legend to look up to.

Jay Cutler is a former 4x Mr. Olympia, also known as the one to dethrone the legend, Ronnie Coleman. However, the road to the top has been bumpy for Cutler. In a podcast, the icon opened up about his childhood, while giving details about his family.

Jay Cutler talks about early childhood and upbringing

Cutler belongs to a small town in Massachusetts called Sterling. He was the youngest of seven siblings and was mostly raised by them. His father was a highway superintendent, while his mother would look after him and his siblings. However, tragedy struck early. He recalls, “My parents kind of divorced early, right when I was like four years old”.

Growing up with a single parent was a different experience. The legend mentioned how his elder brothers and sisters were mostly the ones who took care of him, while their father overlooked all the children. He and his siblings had a larger age gap, so it only made sense for them to look after him.

The star recalls how their father worked hard to make ends meet. Taking care of the needs and demands of seven children wasn’t easy. As a result, the former Mr. Olympia began working at the early age of 11, at his brother’s concrete business. Cutler gratefully remembered how he was an active child, despite having a lot of responsibilities on his shoulders. He would still find time to play with his neighbors, ride bikes, and so on.

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Looking at Cutler now, with a lovely family of his own, we can see how far the legend has come. From struggling to make a living to beating an 8x bodybuilding champion, his journey is inspiring. The champion now owns his company of wellness supplements and makes content for a living. For new-age bodybuilders, his story acts as a beacon of motivation.

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