💪 How to Get Jay Cutler's Calves

We made the TERRIBLE mistake of writing this newsletter after a heavy arms session. Our forearms were so pumped, we had to type with a single finger, one keystroke at a time. The things we'll do to chase those gains...

Speaking of gains, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler is known for having some of history's best, most stage-worthy calves. And he's finally sharing the three exercises that had him strutting massive leg-hams on stage.

Could yoga (yep, that little old thing) help unlock more muscle gains? Turns out it's not such a farfetched idea.

Oh! And we also have 15 best forearm exercises to improve your pulling, handshaking, and sleeve-busting powers.

Get your knowledge on, bodybuilding fam!

TRAINING

Cutler's Big Three for Big Calves

Four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler accomplished more in bodybuilding than most competitors can even dream of — and one of the most memorable moments from his career was the iconic “quad stomp” from the 2009 Mr. Olympia.

The moment put Cutler’s unreal leg development on full display, but just how great would that pose have looked if his calves were lagging behind?

Building a stellar set of calves is challenging for most gym-goers, so it’s not surprising that it’s one of the topics that Cutler is often asked to address by his fans. Recently, the icon took to social media to reemphasize his take. Check it out at the link below.

MOBILITY

Should Bodybuilders Do Yoga?

Look, if prime-career Ronnie Coleman could do the splits, we're willing to at least listen to a discussion on mobility and bodybuilding.

The myth of the muscle-bound bodybuilder needs to vamoose. Mobility matters for the muscle-minded just as much as the devoted yogi or career gymnast.

If you hit the weights in pursuit of your ideal physique, doing yoga may seem like a foolish use of your time — but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, mixing some yoga into your bodybuilding routine might be what you need to take your physique to the next level.

BEST EXERCISES

Forge an Iron Grip

When you’re training grip-intensive exercises like chin-ups, deadlifts, bent-over rows, or carry variations, you will often feel your forearms burning. It’s usually the first muscle group to fatigue, and so grip strength is often a weak point for many lifters.

When ripping a 500-pound deadlift off of the ground, it’s almost always your grip, not your lats, that give out first.

Of course, you can throw a bandage on the issue and wear lifting straps (which are a great tool), but you should also focus on building forearm strength. Below, we outline the best forearm exercises, dive deep into the benefits of forearm training, and explain how your forearm muscles function.

THE DROPSET

Mass vs. Aesthetics

• Olympia judge Terrick El Guindy believes aesthetic contenders will continue to trouble bodybuilders relying on sheer size. See what he had to say.

• 2022 Men's Physique Olympia Champ Erin Banks is teasing a switch to Classic Physique, which would somehow make the latter division even spicier.

• It's the single-leg lift we LOVE to hate. Sure, Bulgarian split squats are challenging, but have you been doing them incorrectly this whole time???