Preparations for Olympia are at their peak: Urs Kalecinski completed a leg workout with Jay Cutler.

Big things are about to happen in the bodybuilding world. Rising star of the Open division, Urs Kalecinski, has joined forces with four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler for a brutal leg workout. For Kalecinski, it was the last heavy thigh training before his Open debut at Mr. Olympia 2025, where he is looking to leave a significant mark.

Kalecinski, who moved up from the Classic Physique division this year, has had an incredible season. He has won the ProMuscle Italy Pro and the Europa Pro Championship, instantly securing his position among the elite in the Royal Open category. His potential has not escaped the legendary Jay Cutler.

Cutler, who has taken Kalecki under his wing as a mentor, has been effusive in his praise. He repeated several times during training that he sees the young German as a future champion.

"I believe that Urs can win Mr. Olympia in the Open category in the future," Cutler said, adding even more weight to Kalecki's debut.

The workout itself was focused on details and maximum pumping. Cutler oversaw the technique and shared his experience that led him to the very top.

Urse Kalecinski's complete leg workout under the direction of Jay Cutler:

The workout was designed to get maximum blood flow to the muscles while being gentle on the joints, which is key right before competition.

• Pre-kicking: They started and ended on this machine. Cutler explained that it's an ideal way to warm up the knees and get blood to the quadriceps before heavy exercises.
• Leg Press: Kalecinski emphasized keeping the feet low on the platform here to maximize tension in the quadriceps and isolate them from the other muscles.
• Pendulum Squat: Kalecinski liked this machine because it is, in his words, "super gentle on the knees" yet allows you to go into a full range of motion.
• Seated Stumbling: A hamstring-focused exercise where they focused on a slow, controlled eccentric phase for maximum muscle damage.
• Adductor Machine: Finally, they focused on the inner thighs, an often overlooked but crucial area for overall leg symmetry.

Although Jay Cutler predicts a stellar future for Kalecki, Urs himself remains feet on the ground. For his first start at Mr. Olympia, he has set a realistic goal of finishing in the top ten. If he succeeds, it will be a clear signal that the bodybuilding elite must count on him in the years to come.