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 |