Jay Cutler's journey to becoming a legendary bodybuilder began at the tender age of 11, when he started working as a construction worker. Growing up in a large family in Massachusetts, he developed a strong physique from lugging concrete blocks around, but it wasn't until he was 18 that he entered the gym to start lifting weights. Initially, Jay hadn't considered a career as a bodybuilder, but after falling in love with the gym during his college days, he began training almost every day, making significant progress to his physique.
Encouraged by a personal trainer at his gym, Jay entered his first bodybuilding competition in 1993, the NPC Iron Bodies Invitational show, and remarkably won both the teenage and men's heavyweight divisions. This achievement sparked his potential to succeed in the industry, and he decided to pursue a career in fitness. In 1996, he returned to the stage with an impressive package at the NPC Nationals, placing 1st and earning his Pro Card at the age of 23, becoming a professional bodybuilder.
Over the next decade, Jay entered 23 competitions, winning 11 of them and placing in the top 3 numerous times, solidifying his position as one of the greatest bodybuilders in the world. Many believed he should have beaten Ronnie Coleman at the 2001 Mr. Olympia, and it was in 2006, at the age of 33, that Jay reached the peak of his career, winning every year between 2006 and 2010, except for 2008, taking home four Sandows in total.
Jay continued competing for three more years, appearing in numerous shows, before stepping on stage for the last time at the 2013 Mr. Olympia. Although he didn't win, Jay had cemented his place among the legends of the sport, leaving behind a legacy as a bodybuilding icon.
