{"id":12665,"date":"2026-01-21T21:26:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T21:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=12665"},"modified":"2026-01-21T21:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T21:26:32","slug":"jay-cutler-shares-the-squat-technique-that-helped-shape-his-prime-legs-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=12665","title":{"rendered":"Jay Cutler Shares the Squat Technique That Helped Shape His Prime Legs \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jay Cutler hasn\u2019t abandoned the exercises that propelled him to the top of the sport. On Jan. 21, 2026, he revealed that narrow-stance squats were critical to his prime leg development.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Legs are key to a complete physique. However, building balanced, conditioned, and full legs<\/a> can be quite the challenge. Jay Cutler<\/a> realized this at a young age, and coupled with his genetics, he presented arguably the best lower body the Men\u2019s Open division has seen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2009, Cutler cemented his legacy by winning back the Mr. Olympia<\/a> title. At the event, he shocked the audience with his iconic quad stomp pose. He held his own with the best for more than 12 years<\/a> and even today, can appreciate the methods that guided him to success.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jay Cutler Explains How Narrow-Stance Squats Built His Iconic Quad Sweeps\u00a0<\/h2>\n

In the YouTube video, Cutler credited narrow-stance squats for helping him grow impressive quad sweeps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cOut of all the top bodybuilders, people come to me for advice on legs. I\u2019m not going to lie; a lot of my leg development was through genetics. I had a great sweep on my thighs. I was always a narrow-stance squatter.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A narrow stance allowed him target the front thighs more effectively. In contrast, Cutler explained that sumo-stance squats work the hamstrings, glutes, and back.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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