Jay Cutler

Jay Cutler has always known the value of hard work. He started working as a construction worker at the age of 11, began training in the gym at 18, going on to win numerous competitions as a pro. Jay left the sport as a legend of the sport in 2013, after winning the prestigious Mr. Olympia 4 times. He's one of the greatest bodybuilders ever - but he wanted to become a corrections officer for a maximum security prison in his youth. Born and raised in Massachusetts, America, Jay Cutler grew up in a large family, as the youngest of seven siblings. He began working with his brother in the construction business at the age of 11, naturally developing a muscular physique. Although Jay had been lugging concrete blocks around throughout his youth, it wasn't until he was 18 that he entered the gym to start lifting weights. However, at this point, Jay hadn't considered a career as a bodybuilder. During his time in College, Jay fell in love with the gym after training almost every day. He made serious progress to his physique and began being noticed around his local area for his strong build. After encouragement from a personal trainer at his gym, he entered his first competition as a bodybuilder in 1993, at the age of 20 - the NPC Iron Bodies Invitational show. Impressively, Jay walked away from the show after winning both the teenage and men's heavyweight divisions. He realized his potential to succeed in the industry and decided to pursue a career in fitness. In 1996, he returned to the stage with an incredible package for his biggest show yet - the 1996 NPC Nationals. Jay continued his winning streak by placing 1st, but he'd won more than just a trophy. At the age of 23, Jay had achieved what some athletes spend 10 years trying to do - he'd earned his Pro Card, becoming a professional bodybuilder. The young athlete was on the road to becoming a legend. Over the course of the next 10 years, Jay entered a massive 23 competitions - winning 11 of them and placing in the top 3 numerous times. During this time, he became one of the greatest bodybuilders in the world. Many even believed that he should have beaten Ronnie Coleman at the 2001 Mr. Olympia. However, it was in 2006, at the age of 33, when Jay really reached the peak of his career. Between 2006-2010, Jay battled against the likes of Ronnie Coleman and Phil Heath in the most prestigious competition in bodybuilding - the Mr. Olympia. He won every year during this period, except for in 2008, taking home 4 Sandows in total. Jay continued competing for a further 3 years, appearing in as many shows. However, he stepped on stage as a competitor for the last time at the 2013 Mr. Olympia. Although he didn't win, Jay had done enough to cement his place among the legends of the sport. He left the sport as a bodybuilding icon.