PBD.com:
You’re now training with Hany Rambod. What was the reason
for your move to training with him and have you noticed any
results with a new trainer?
Jay Cutler: I started working out with a
new training system called the FST program. For me, I wanted
to try something different. I obviously lost the Olympia title
so I wanted to see what I could do to improve. At this point
I’m keeping an open mind with my training and trying
to keep it real and see what improvements I can make for 2009.
I feel I only lost the Mr. Olympia on conditioning, so I think
my physique still has the ability to win and right now I’m
trying to come back with a more conditioned physique that
will dominate. So far I’m rounder and fuller, but the
real test is to see what happens once I diet down. The whole
process right now is to get as full and round as possible
so that when I do start dieting in June, I can maintain a
lot of fullness and get in better condition with a lot of
size – that’s what’s going to win me the
Mr. Olympia.
PBD.com:
What improvements are you trying to make for the
2009 Mr. Olympia. Are there any specific aspects of your physique
you’re working to improve?
Jay Cutler: I’m trying to create a
better balance. My physique doesn’t have many loop holes
like a lot of guys so I’m just looking to come in as
round as possible with more conditioning.
PBD.com:
We’re very close to the 2009 Arnold Classic competition.
What do you think the top 3 will look like and why?
Jay Cutler: I still think it’s Victor’s
show to win if he comes back strong from his injury. I expect
Toney Freeman to be in the mix along with Kai Green and Branch
Warren. The Arnold Classic is the second best title in the
world so these guys are going to have to be in shape. I think
the more aesthetic guys will have a better chance to win the
show compared to the mass monsters. Branch could be as high
as second but to win the show we’re looking at someone
like Victor Martinez because he has better shape plus a lot
of size also.
PBD.com:
Obviously you feel that you’re going to win the 2009
Mr. Olympia but do you think Dexter will be the biggest threat
to you or do you see somebody like Victor, Phil or Branch
being your biggest competition?
Jay Cutler: There are so many great guys
that it makes it tough to say. Obviously Dexter has the title
so he’s definitely the man on the radar to beat, but
anyone of these guys is good enough to win the show if they
can put it all together that day. The physiques these days
are incredible because everyone has potential to walk home
with the Sandow.
