Jay Cutler Reveals His Complete Arm Workout for an Unmatched Upper-Body Pump

Jay Cutler may have stepped away from competition, but his dedication to the gym remains strong. In his latest YouTube video, the bodybuilding legend shares his full arm day workout, focusing on fitness over aesthetics.

His routine includes eight exercises targeting the triceps and biceps, followed by a cardio session on the elliptical. He starts with kneeling rope tricep pushdowns as a warmup, ensuring controlled movements without going too heavy. Cutler keeps his rest periods short—around 45 to 60 seconds—prioritizing explosiveness over maximum weight.

For triceps, he incorporates wide-grip tricep pushdowns, dumbbell overhead tricep extensions, and the tricep extension machine. While overhead extensions effectively work the triceps’ long head, he notes that skull crushers can be a great alternative for those with shoulder limitations.

His bicep routine begins with machine bicep curls to warm up, gradually increasing the weight. He also includes seated J bell curls, machine preacher curls, and standing fat-grip curls. Speaking about J bell curls, Cutler highlights how their design offers a more balanced resistance compared to traditional dumbbells.

To finish off, he hits the elliptical for cardio. Unlike his competitive days, where rep counts were strict, Cutler now trains based on how he feels, adjusting his approach for the best pump and overall fitness.