{{Short description|American bodybuilder}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}} {{cleanup reorganize|date=June 2018}} {{Infobox person | honorific_prefix = | name = Dave Palumbo | honorific_suffix = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | image = PalumboFacechest.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = David Christopher Palumbo | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1968|2|17|mf=yes}} | birth_place = Manhattan, New York, United States | disappeared_date = <!-- {{Disappeared date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (disappeared date then birth date) --> | disappeared_place = | disappeared_status = | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth date) --> | death_place = | death_cause = | body_discovered = | resting_place = | resting_place_coordinates = <!-- {{Coord|LAT|LONG|type:landmark|display=inline}} --> | monuments = | nationality = | other_names = | citizenship = | education = | alma_mater = | occupation = CEO and founder of Rxmuscle.com and Species Nutrition | years_active = 1990{{ndash}}present | employer = | agent = | known_for = | notable_works = | style = | height = {{height|precision=2|ft=5|in=9}} }} '''David Christopher Palumbo''' (born February 17, 1968) is a retired American bodybuilder.<ref>{{cite news|author=Dan Barry|date=December 21, 1996|title=The Hidden Aspects Of Showy Muscles; Despite the Dangers of Steroids, Bodybuilders Are Still Tempted|work=The New York Times}}</ref> He competed in his first bodybuilding competition in 1990, an NPC national competition in New York City, where he placed 6th place weighing in at 168 lbs.<ref>{{cite news|author=Aaron Wilkinson|date=June 27, 2002|title=Bodybuilding show attracts young and old; Promoter highlights roots of sport in N.O.|publisher=Times-Picayune}}</ref> In just 5 years, Palumbo would gain 70 lbs and win the overall at the 1995 NPC Junior Nationals. His best placing in competition came at the 2003 NPC USA Championships where he finished 2nd place in the Super Heavyweight class.
Palumbo is the former Editor-in-Chief of Muscular Development Magazine. Today, Palumbo is the CEO and Founder of RxMuscle.com<ref>{{Cite episode| title = AIDS Drug Entering Black Market| series = American Morning| credits = Daryn Kagan, Dr. Sanjay Gupta| network = CNN| airdate = June 3, 2003| transcript = 060302CN.V74}}</ref> and owner of Species Nutrition.<ref>{{cite news|title = Get Pump With Ian-Palumbo Diet|publisher = Real Muscle Online|date = December 4, 2008}}</ref> Palumbo is also contest prep coach for several NPC and IFBB bodybuilding, fitness, and figure competitors. He is known for his low carb approach to preparing his athletes for competition. Palumbo is also the founder of the S.M.A.R.T. personal training certification program.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lynch|first=William|title=Dave Palumbo Diet|url=http://www.livestrong.com/article/463162-dave-palumbo-diet/|publisher=LIVESTRONG.com}}</ref>
==Competition history==
Dave Palumbo's athletic beginning did not start in bodybuilding. He was a long-distance runner throughout his youth and onto college. At the age of 22, Palumbo began to lift weights and in 6 months of training he competed in his first bodybuilding competition at the 1990 NPC Natural New York City weighing in at 168 lb. where he took 6th place in the middleweight class.<ref>{{cite journal|last=MuscleMag Staff|title=Star Profile: Dave Palumbo|journal=MuscleMag|date=December 2003}}</ref>
Palumbo would quickly rise in bodybuilding and in 5 years he would win the 1995 NPC Junior USA Championships. At this point Palumbo would embark on a quest to turn professional in the IFBB. From 1995 – 2004, Palumbo would attempt to turn pro 16 times at qualifying events,<ref>{{cite journal|last=Merritt|first=Greg|title=The Edgar Fletcher Club|journal=MuscleMag|date=July 2004}}</ref> but never placed higher than runner-up position at the NPC Nationals and NPC USA Championships.
===Competition results=== 1990 NPC Natural New York City - 6th, Middleweight (168 lbs)
1992 NPC NJ Suburban Bodybuilding Champs - 5th, Light Heavyweight (198 lbs)
1992 Natural Tri State Championships - 1st, Heavyweight (202 lbs)
1992 NPC Eastern USA - 3rd, Heavyweight (212 lbs)
1992 NPC Westchester - 2nd, Heavyweight (212 lbs)
1994 NPC NY Metropolitan Bodybuilding Champs - 1st, Heavyweight (228 lbs)
1994 NPC Jr USA - 3rd, Heavyweight (228 lbs)
1994 Amateur Grand Prix - 1st, Heavyweight and Overall Champ (235 lbs)
1995 NPC Jr Nationals - 1st, Heavyweight (258 lbs)
1995 NPC USA Champs - 7th, Heavyweight (256 lbs)
1996 NPC USA - 7th (254 lbs)
1996 NPC Nationals - 4th (268 lbs)
1997 NPC USA - 6th (270 lbs)
1997 NPC Nationals - 5th (272 lbs)
1998 IFBB North American - 6th (281 lbs)
1998 NPC Nationals - 8th, Super Heavyweight (273 lbs)
1999 NPC USA - 9th
2000 NPC NY Metropolitan - 1st, Super Heavyweight and Overall (275 lbs)
2000 NPC USA - 4th, Super Heavyweight (274 lbs)
2000 NPC Nationals - 8th, Super Heavyweight (268 lbs)
2001 NPC USA - 7th, Super Heavyweight (265 lbs)
2001 IFBB North American - 5th, Super Heavyweight (271 lbs)
2002 NPC USA - 3rd, Super Heavyweight (260 lbs)
2002 NPC Nationals - 2nd, Super Heavyweight (260 lbs)
2003 NPC USAs - 2nd, Super Heavyweight (265 lbs)
2003 NPC Nationals - 6th, Super Heavyweight (268 lbs)
2004 NPC USA - 6th, Super Heavyweight (258 lbs) <ref>{{cite web|title=All About Dave Palumbo: Bio|url=http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/davepalumbo.html|publisher=bodybuildingpro.com|access-date=2013-03-05|archive-date=2013-02-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206230339/http://bodybuildingpro.com/davepalumbo.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Muscular development== In 2001, Palumbo was hired to write a monthly column for Muscular Development Magazine titled ''The Anabolic Freak.''<ref>{{cite web|last=Palumbo |first=Dave |title=The Anabolic Freak |url=http://www.musculardevelopment.com/articles/column-archives/48-anabolic-freak/72-anabolic-freak-nov-2006.html |publisher=Muscular Development |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714210203/http://www.musculardevelopment.com/articles/column-archives/48-anabolic-freak/72-anabolic-freak-nov-2006.html |archive-date=2014-07-14 }}</ref> Several years later, he was promoted to editor of the website, a position he held until being terminated in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|last=Braun |first=Lori Victoria |title=Muscular Development Fires Palumbo and Romano |url=http://femalemuscle.com/muscular-development-fires-palumbo-and-romano/ |publisher=Female Muscle |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714143701/http://femalemuscle.com/muscular-development-fires-palumbo-and-romano/ |archive-date=2014-07-14 }}</ref>
==Human growth hormone== In 2004, Palumbo pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 months in federal prison for distributing human growth hormone to athletes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2004/12/18/bodybuilder-gets-10-months-in-human-growth-hormone-case/|title=Bodybuilder gets 10 months in human growth hormone case|date=December 18, 2004}}</ref>
{{Anchor|Palumboism}} '''Palumboism''', named after Dave Palumbo, also known as “steroid gut" or "bubble gut,” is a condition that primarily affects bodybuilders and other athletes who heavily use muscle growth enhancing drugs or hormones. It is characterized by the abnormal enlargement and protrusion of the abdominal area, specifically the oblique muscles, in relation to the chest.<ref>{{Cite web | title=What Is HGH Gut: Treatment and Prevention Tips {{!}} Miami Herald | url=https://www.miamiherald.com/health-wellness/article265075039.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009204404/https://www.miamiherald.com/health-wellness/article265075039.html | access-date=2025-03-18 | archive-date=2022-10-09}}</ref> This condition results in the appearance of a bloated and distended abdomen, which can be disproportionately large compared to the rest of the body.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Navjot |date=2023-09-16 |title=An All-In-One Guide On Palumboism Origin, Causes And Prevention |url=https://bloomposts.com/health/body/an-all-in-one-guide-on-palumboism-origin-causes-and-prevention/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=bloomposts.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Navjot |date=2023-09-17 |title=An All-In-One Guide on Palumboism Origin, Causes and Prevention |url=https://bloomposts.com/health/body/an-all-in-one-guide-on-palumboism-origin-causes-and-prevention/ |access-date=2023-09-18 |website=Bloomposts: Trustworthy Source for Authentic Information and Your Holistic Well-being. |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Species Nutrition== Palumbo is the owner and president of Species Nutrition. Species Nutrition offers protein, fiber, fat loss, sleep-aid, joint relief, and health-related supplements amongst its product line.<ref>{{cite web |last=Admin |title=About Us |url=http://www.speciesnutrition.com/index.php/about |publisher=Species Nutrition |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306010902/http://www.speciesnutrition.com/index.php/about |archive-date=2013-03-06 }}</ref>
==Web interviewer and radio host== Palumbo hosts the YouTube channel RXMuscle: The Truth In Bodybuilding, which has a variety of videos including: a Q&A program called #AskDave<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rxmuscle.com/video/ask-dave/|title = Ask Dave}}</ref> (which has 51<ref>{{cite web|last=Palumbo|first=Dave|date=February 10, 2016|url=https://www.rxmuscle.com/video/ask-dave/12842-askdave-51-live-2-10-16-4pm-est.html|title=How Loop Diuretics Work - #AskDave 51 - 2/10/16|website=RXmuscle.com|access-date=February 13, 2016}}</ref> episodes), "Live With"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rxmuscle.com/video/live-with/|title = Live WIth}}</ref> interview series and various update programs which feature news in the world of bodybuilding. In August he interviewed Janae Marie Kroc.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rxmuscle.com/video/live-with/12467-live-with-janae-marie-kroc-formerly-matt-kroc.html |website=RXmuscle.com |date=5 August 2015 |first=Dave |last=Palumbo |title=LIVE WITH JANAE MARIE KROC (Formerly Matt Kroc) |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812233350/http://www.rxmuscle.com/video/live-with/12467-live-with-janae-marie-kroc-formerly-matt-kroc.html |archive-date=12 August 2015}}</ref>
==References== <references />
==External links== *[http://www.davepalumbo.com Dave Palumbo's Official Website] *[http://www.rxmuscle.com RxMuscle.com] *[http://www.SpeciesNutrition.com Species Nutrition]
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