Post by 1705total on Apr 2, 2006 18:37:10 GMT -5
Jay Cutler
One Step Closer
This is, in my opinion the best dvd that I have ever watched. At just under 6 hours in length it also the longest dvd made of a solo subject. Since its so long and diverse in chapters I shall break down my review in subject matter.
Lets discuss the training segments. In “New, Improved, and Beyond,” Jay is massive, in “Ripped to Shreds,” Jay is, well Ripped. In this new dvd, Jay has combined the size, and the ripped condition. His first workout is back, and he weighs in around 280 lbs. Yet he shows off an amazingly ripped and shredded physique. Its filmed 3 and 1/2 weeks out from the 2005 Mr. Olympia. Some bodybuilders look ok at 4 weeks out, Lee Priest and Gustavo, look a little smooth as if they still need some time to really get shredded. You begin to see the striations, but not deep deep cuts. Ronnie and Jay both are ripped at 4 weeks out. I remember watching the Muscletech videos, and in a round table discussion with 7-8 several pro’s, Jay was the only one to say he still measures his portions of food while dieting. Well folks you better listen to Jay, he knows, and it shows!
At this weight with 3 ½ weeks to go, Jay is already looking better then last year. His weights are extremely heavy, going up to 500lbs for deadlifts, 140 lbs one arm rows (for 12), and t-bar rows in the corner with 45’s all the way to the end of the bar. His back workout is truly hardcore. Jay is also a believer in high volume and he does a lot of exercises and sets. One of my favorite scenes is the T-bar row in the corner. The gym owner comes over and asks if Jay is ok after his last intense set. Jay’s like, “I’m doiong it for the video man, gotta show them how we do it at Gold’s gym.”
His next workout is delts, calves, and abs. He hits all these bodyparts hard. Some exercises are new to the viewer, like standing military presses. Seated side laterals are a treat to watch, especially if you like delts so ripped and shredded you can see every fiber!
Front raises, rear delt machines, oh and don’t let me forget the rear laterals standing with cables. A med student could study anatomy using Jays back during this exercise!!!
His calves of course are unreal! And believe it or not he hits abs as hard as any other bodypart.
Chest, Arms, and Legs were all shot after the Olympia. For chest and arms, Jay is weighing in around 290 lbs, and he is still ripped, except now he is super full. An argument could be made he should have stepped on stage in that condition. But Jay wouldn’t have done that, Jay has to be ripped to shreds. But in these training segmants, Jay is so full and still ripped that he is totally awesome looking. He is a true beast! Again lots of sets and reps, and lots of weight too. The main thing is to just watch this man train, he really possess a super hero type physique. Its like watching the incredible Hulk come to life off of the pages of a Marvel Comic book!!!
His leg routine is shot in December and Jay is weighing almost 295 lbs. He has lost some of his Olympia conditioning, but none of his intensity. Walking lunges, Front squats with 405, Leg presses with a lot of 45’s ect ect ect.
I also love how Jay gives little points of wisdom throughout the workout, but doesn’t explain so much that it gets boring. Like how he explains the importance of stretching. Or how he talks about the contraction, and not to use too much weight. Or how he ploves to pull weight from off the floor. Its just enough to keep the viewer entertained. Also, Jay racks his own weights!!! I’m not talking just before the exercise, but the man puts his weights away too.
This dve also contains some never before seen stuff showing you the viewer a glimpse into Jays life. There is a radio show that Jay appears on that’s rather interesting. He plays around with the DJ’s and others in the studio and you learn that Jay never takes himself too seriously.
There is a “day in the life” segment which is pretty cool. We see Jay shopping at Cosco’s, and packing his meat away for the week. Also cooking his next few meals. How he uses scissors to cut his meat and poultry because its easier that way. How strictly he stays on a good diet, even 3 weeks after the Olympia. Then we see him fill orders from his mail order business, and run to the post office to mail them off. Pretty interesting since this is how I got my dvd!
There is an awesome segment of Jay the day before the Olympia. He is accompanied by Chris Aceto, as the pose at the gym and at home. Also more tanning, and carbing up. Even washing his hair! Not to mention loads of posing!!
We see how he plays with his dogs and how they go after their favorite toy know as the “CUZ.” We see all the fish, and chicken in the freezer!! And not to forget his stash of cheat snacks like Boo Berry cereal and Rice Crispie treats! Or his mom’s home made banana bread and cookies!
The backstage footage is awesome too. Jay getting ready for prejudging sitting there very, very confident. At one point Jay has oiled up and pumped up and he walks by a seated, clothed, Ronnie, eating some fruit jelly. At this point neither man even acknowledges the other! The heat of Battle!!!!
One of my favorite scenes is backstage after Jay was awarded 2nd place. Jay quietly walks over to his chair and places his check and medal in his bag. He is asked for an interview and he politely say “sure, give me a minute though.” A few people come up, and one person whispers something in his ear. Jay says “its bullsh*t.” Jay is not a whiner. Nor is he one to complain and bit*h. In this segment you truly feel for the man. He has worked harder then anyone, dieted more strict then ever before, took his body to the edge. He sits in the chair and must be thinking to himself what is a man to do. What can I do to win this contest. I feel he truly believed he should have won, that he deserved to win. But it’s the quiet intensity in his eyes that tells the viewer this. Jay would never throw his trophies or swear and cuss. He quietly disapproves and vows to return. It’s a rare look into a champion who rarely sees defeat, but never loses the drive to be number one!
This has to be my favorite dvd in my entire collection. I can watch it over and over again. I highly recommend it to everyone.
One Step Closer
This is, in my opinion the best dvd that I have ever watched. At just under 6 hours in length it also the longest dvd made of a solo subject. Since its so long and diverse in chapters I shall break down my review in subject matter.
Lets discuss the training segments. In “New, Improved, and Beyond,” Jay is massive, in “Ripped to Shreds,” Jay is, well Ripped. In this new dvd, Jay has combined the size, and the ripped condition. His first workout is back, and he weighs in around 280 lbs. Yet he shows off an amazingly ripped and shredded physique. Its filmed 3 and 1/2 weeks out from the 2005 Mr. Olympia. Some bodybuilders look ok at 4 weeks out, Lee Priest and Gustavo, look a little smooth as if they still need some time to really get shredded. You begin to see the striations, but not deep deep cuts. Ronnie and Jay both are ripped at 4 weeks out. I remember watching the Muscletech videos, and in a round table discussion with 7-8 several pro’s, Jay was the only one to say he still measures his portions of food while dieting. Well folks you better listen to Jay, he knows, and it shows!
At this weight with 3 ½ weeks to go, Jay is already looking better then last year. His weights are extremely heavy, going up to 500lbs for deadlifts, 140 lbs one arm rows (for 12), and t-bar rows in the corner with 45’s all the way to the end of the bar. His back workout is truly hardcore. Jay is also a believer in high volume and he does a lot of exercises and sets. One of my favorite scenes is the T-bar row in the corner. The gym owner comes over and asks if Jay is ok after his last intense set. Jay’s like, “I’m doiong it for the video man, gotta show them how we do it at Gold’s gym.”
His next workout is delts, calves, and abs. He hits all these bodyparts hard. Some exercises are new to the viewer, like standing military presses. Seated side laterals are a treat to watch, especially if you like delts so ripped and shredded you can see every fiber!
Front raises, rear delt machines, oh and don’t let me forget the rear laterals standing with cables. A med student could study anatomy using Jays back during this exercise!!!
His calves of course are unreal! And believe it or not he hits abs as hard as any other bodypart.
Chest, Arms, and Legs were all shot after the Olympia. For chest and arms, Jay is weighing in around 290 lbs, and he is still ripped, except now he is super full. An argument could be made he should have stepped on stage in that condition. But Jay wouldn’t have done that, Jay has to be ripped to shreds. But in these training segmants, Jay is so full and still ripped that he is totally awesome looking. He is a true beast! Again lots of sets and reps, and lots of weight too. The main thing is to just watch this man train, he really possess a super hero type physique. Its like watching the incredible Hulk come to life off of the pages of a Marvel Comic book!!!
His leg routine is shot in December and Jay is weighing almost 295 lbs. He has lost some of his Olympia conditioning, but none of his intensity. Walking lunges, Front squats with 405, Leg presses with a lot of 45’s ect ect ect.
I also love how Jay gives little points of wisdom throughout the workout, but doesn’t explain so much that it gets boring. Like how he explains the importance of stretching. Or how he talks about the contraction, and not to use too much weight. Or how he ploves to pull weight from off the floor. Its just enough to keep the viewer entertained. Also, Jay racks his own weights!!! I’m not talking just before the exercise, but the man puts his weights away too.
This dve also contains some never before seen stuff showing you the viewer a glimpse into Jays life. There is a radio show that Jay appears on that’s rather interesting. He plays around with the DJ’s and others in the studio and you learn that Jay never takes himself too seriously.
There is a “day in the life” segment which is pretty cool. We see Jay shopping at Cosco’s, and packing his meat away for the week. Also cooking his next few meals. How he uses scissors to cut his meat and poultry because its easier that way. How strictly he stays on a good diet, even 3 weeks after the Olympia. Then we see him fill orders from his mail order business, and run to the post office to mail them off. Pretty interesting since this is how I got my dvd!
There is an awesome segment of Jay the day before the Olympia. He is accompanied by Chris Aceto, as the pose at the gym and at home. Also more tanning, and carbing up. Even washing his hair! Not to mention loads of posing!!
We see how he plays with his dogs and how they go after their favorite toy know as the “CUZ.” We see all the fish, and chicken in the freezer!! And not to forget his stash of cheat snacks like Boo Berry cereal and Rice Crispie treats! Or his mom’s home made banana bread and cookies!
The backstage footage is awesome too. Jay getting ready for prejudging sitting there very, very confident. At one point Jay has oiled up and pumped up and he walks by a seated, clothed, Ronnie, eating some fruit jelly. At this point neither man even acknowledges the other! The heat of Battle!!!!
One of my favorite scenes is backstage after Jay was awarded 2nd place. Jay quietly walks over to his chair and places his check and medal in his bag. He is asked for an interview and he politely say “sure, give me a minute though.” A few people come up, and one person whispers something in his ear. Jay says “its bullsh*t.” Jay is not a whiner. Nor is he one to complain and bit*h. In this segment you truly feel for the man. He has worked harder then anyone, dieted more strict then ever before, took his body to the edge. He sits in the chair and must be thinking to himself what is a man to do. What can I do to win this contest. I feel he truly believed he should have won, that he deserved to win. But it’s the quiet intensity in his eyes that tells the viewer this. Jay would never throw his trophies or swear and cuss. He quietly disapproves and vows to return. It’s a rare look into a champion who rarely sees defeat, but never loses the drive to be number one!
This has to be my favorite dvd in my entire collection. I can watch it over and over again. I highly recommend it to everyone.
