Jay Cutler and Rich Gaspari defined the sport of bodybuilding in their primes. However, with their careers in the rear-view mirror now, they have slowed down their engines significantly.

On May 14, Gaspari shared an Instagram post that featured him delving into a candid discussion with Cutler about how their training regimens changed heavily after they called an end to their professional careers. Where Cutler squatted 500 lbs while competing actively, he draws the line at 135 lbs today, to maintain size even with lighter intensity.

“We feel like we train intensely for our age, but is it really impressive when you used to see me squatting 500 pounds and now I’m squatting 135. The legs are still big. Everyone is like I can’t believe you train that light and you still maintain size,” Cutler shared.

63-year-old Gaspari, too, has incorporated a similar approach, respecting the limits of his body due to aging. “That’s what I kept doing. I kept size training a lot lighter,” Gaspari shared after Cutler's revelation

While the bodybuilders' physiques might not be at their best now, they still defy the odds of their decade-long retirement. Cutler even mocked the need for their high training intensity back when they were participating in competitions.

However, regardless of Cutler's mockery, it can be safely said that the jacked physique that earned him four Mr. Olympia titles was the result of such high-intensity workouts.

Jay Cutler and Rich Gaspari's bodybuilding careers at a glance

One of the most successful Mr. Olympias of all time, Jay Cutler has 4 such titles to his name. Moreover, he's also remembered as the only bodybuilder to have reclaimed his Olympia crown after losing it to another champion.

He dethroned Ronnie Coleman in 2006, securing two consecutive wins. After a heartbreaking stumble in 2008 to Dexter Jackson, his 2009 quad stomp pose returned him to the gold.

Even though Cutler has been retired since 2010, he still hits the gym 7 times a week, prioritising consistency over the monstrous build that he used to chase while competing.

While Gaspari never won Mr. Olympia, he placed 2nd for three consecutive years. Moreover, he also won the inaugural Arnold Classic in 1989.

Even today, Gaspari continues to influence bodybuilding, from training and nutrition to coaching advice, much like Cutler. However, what remains at the center of the stage is the bodybuilders' dedication to the sport and their passion for a healthy physique.

While both Cutler and Gaspari still possess jacked physiques, unlike most of their age, who do you think has maintained a better build?

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Written by

Proma Chatterjee

Edited by

Souvik Roy