Do athletes have less incentive to compete than in previous eras? This issue was tackled in a recent Cutler Cast podcast on June 5, 2025, along with why bodybuilders might be skipping the Mr. Olympia.

Recently, bodybuilding legend Lee Haney claimed that the sport lost its way and that it desperately needs a ‘reset.’ Haney has long argued that the sport has shifted to favor size over the foundational principles in bodybuilding, like symmetry and balanced proportions.

Below, four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler and Milos Sarcev dissected his statement and explained why there might be some truth to that. They also weighed the costs associated with competing as an amateur or pro-level bodybuilder.

Jay Cutler Debates if ‘Bigger is Better’ in Men’s Open, Talks Athletes Missing 2025 Olymp

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