Cut Like Cutler Cycle 1
Cut Like Cutler Cycle 1

Workout Summary

Main Goal Build Muscle
Workout Type Split
Training Level Beginner
Program Duration 2 weeks
Days Per Week 5
Time Per Workout 45-60 minutes
Equipment Required Barbell, Dumbbells, Machines
Target Gender Male & Female
Author Jay Cutler

Workout Description

Follow the workout logs for this 2-week cycle to get Cut Like Cutler. Week 1 is Heavy training and Week 2 is more Moderate.

Week 1 - Heavy

Heavy days, you want to lift as much as you can, getting 1-2 minutes rest between sets to ensure you have enough recovery to hit it hard again in the next set.

Exercises noted with both numbers and letters (e.g., 1a, 1b) are supersets. Perform 1a and then move to 1b before resting and completing the prescribed number of sets.

Monday: Legs/Calves

Exercise Sets Reps
Leg Extension 4 12
Leg Curl 4 12
Squats 3 12
Leg Press 3 12
Seated Calf Raises 4 20

Tuesday: Chest/Abs

Exercise Sets Reps
Bench Press 3 12
Incline DB Press 3 12
Incline DB Flyes 3 12
Machine Press 3 12
Rope Crunches 3 15
Machine Crunches 3 15

Thursday: Back/Calves

Exercise Sets Reps
Pulldowns 4 12
1 Arm DB Row 4 12
Bent Over Row 3 10
Seated Row 3 12
Standing Calf Raises 4 20

Friday: Shoulders/Traps

Exercise Sets Reps
Seated Military Press 4 10
DB Lateral Raises 3 12
DB Front Raises 3 12
Upright Rows 3 12
DB Shrugs 3 12

Saturday: Arms/Abs

Exercise Sets Reps
Skull Crushers 3 12
Tricep Pushdown 3 12
DB Kickbacks 3 12
Barbell Curls 3 12
Incline DB Curl 3 12
Hanging Leg Raises 3 12
Standing Cable Wood Chop 3 12

Week 2 - Moderate

Moderate-heavy days, you will still implement a short rest period, only shortening it down to 2-3 minutes. These days will help you keep up with rep speed, sets, and choose weight that feels right for your body. You will want to utilize a combination of heavy and light loads.

Monday: Legs/Calves

Exercise Sets Reps
Leg Curls 4 12
Walking Lunges 3 10
Single Leg Extension 4 12
Stiff Leg Deadlift 3 10
Standing Calf Raises 4 12

Tuesday: Chest/Abs

Exercise Sets Reps
Decline DB Press 3 12
Cable Cross Over 3 12
Wide Grip Bench Press 3 12
DB Flyes 3 12
Rope Crunches 3 15
Machine Crunches 3 15

Thursday: Back/Calves

Exercise Sets Reps
Pulldowns 4 12
1 Arm DB Row 4 12
Bent Over Row 3 10
Seated Row 3 12
Standing Calf Raises 4 20

Friday: Shoulders/Traps

Exercise Sets Reps
Arnold Press 4 10
Reverse Pec Deck 3 12
Barbell Front Raises 3 12
Standing Military Press 4 12
Cable Delt Raises 3 12
Barbell Shrugs 3 12

Saturday: Arms/Abs

Exercise Sets Reps
DB Overhead Extension 3 12
Tricep Pushdown 3 12
Straight Bar Curl 3 12
Reverse Incline Curl 3 12
DB Kickbacks 3 12
Machine Crunches 3 15
Rope Crunches 3 15