Jay Cutler has had years to curate and tailor the perfect training routines. In a recent endeavor, shared on Jan. 10, 2026, he broke down his number one shoulder and traps workout.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In his prime, Jay Cutler<\/a> had to face off against arguably one of the most stacked Men\u2019s Open landscapes. In 2006, he finally dethroned Ronnie Coleman<\/a>. Although he lost the title in 2008 to Dexter Jackson<\/a>, Cutler ultimately won it back a year later. At the event, he solidified his legacy, thanks to his epic quad stomp pose<\/a>. Before calling it a career, \u201cThe Comeback Kid\u201d achieved four Mr. Olympia<\/a> titles.\u00a0<\/p>\n In 2013, he competed in his final Mr. Olympia contest en route to sixth place. Retirement life can be hard to accept for high-level IFBB Pros, but Cutler has kept himself busy. In addition to watching over the Men\u2019s Open<\/a>, he hosts the Cutler Cast Podcast, runs a supplement company, and participates in regular guest appearances across the globe.\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite these demands, Cutler hasn\u2019t stopped training seven days a week. He transformed his physique for his 50th birthday<\/a> and has held those gains for two years. He admits training has changed immensely from his prime; instead of moving weight to build muscle, Cutler said he mostly works out for longevity<\/a> and functional fitness.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jay Cutler\u2019s #1 Shoulder and Traps Workout\u00a0<\/p>\n Find the exercises from the video below:\u00a0<\/p>\n Get Fitter, Faster<\/p>\n Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n Please wait…<\/p>\n You’re In! Let’s Crush Your Fitness Goals Together<\/p>\n Expect expert-backed workouts, nutrition advice, the latest in strength sports, and a whole lot of motivation heading your way.<\/p>\n Subscribe Another Email<\/p>\n Military Press\u00a0 For front delts, Cutler utilized military presses and front raises. He used seated lateral raises to tax the side delts. The pec deck allowed him to round out the shoulders with a rear delt pump. Lastly, he included dumbbell shrugs for upper trap activation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aging gracefully in bodybuilding is no easy feat. Cutler\u2019s long-time rival, Coleman, an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner, suffers from a litany of health issues today. Following more than 13 back surgeries<\/a>, he can no longer walk without assistance. Coleman\u2019s health was touch-and-go for much of 2025, as he revealed a life-changing battle with sepsis<\/a> nearly killed him.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cutler adjusted more than his training in his 50s. He recently explained why he switched from his 100-gram protein breakfast<\/a> to a more streamlined option. As an alternative, he consumes a protein shake with two eggs each morning after fasted cardio.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cutler wants to kick off the New Year with bigger, more defined shoulders. He believes these five exercises cover the shoulders and traps effectively to set the stage for gains.\u00a0<\/p>\n RELATED:\u00a0Jay Cutler, Milos Sarcev Talk Fantasy Battles: Jay vs Dorian Yates, Phil Heath vs. Ronnie Coleman<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSeated Lateral Raise
\nFront Raise\u00a0
\nReverse Pec Deck\u00a0
\nDumbbell Shrugs\u00a0<\/p>\n