Jumbo Palumbo is The Original Bodybuilding Freak!

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Lexi Films follows Dave Palumbo to get the real story of the once bodybuilder (and now supplement company owner, Father, media personality) to get the behind-the-scenes look at what a 24-hour period in Dave's life really is like. See the good, the bad, the stressful, the comically hilarious, and what keeps Dave going as he navigates through it all.

This documentary follows bodybuilder Dave "Jumbo" Palumbo, showcasing his life and career from his peak competition days to his current business ventures.

Background and Career​

• Dave Palumbo was known as one of the most massive bodybuilders of his era, weighing around 300 pounds during competition, earning him the nickname "Jumbo"
• He later transitioned into media and entrepreneurship, founding RX Muscle (a bodybuilding media platform) and Species Nutrition (a supplement company)
• He also owns a snake breeding business called "Pumos Pythons and Moas"

Bodybuilding Experiences​

• Palumbo discusses the extreme challenges of maintaining his 300+ pound physique, including:
  • Exhaustion from basic activities like climbing stairs
  • Breaking chairs and car seats due to his size
  • Consuming massive "sludge" protein shakes (containing 12 eggs, oatmeal, apple juice, and protein powder)

Steroid Use and Legal Issues​

• Palumbo openly discusses his use of performance-enhancing drugs including testosterone, growth hormone, and insulin
• He spent 5 months in federal prison related to counterfeit human growth hormone charges
• He advocates for the decriminalization of steroids, comparing them to cosmetic procedures that are legal

Health Challenges​

• Suffered a severe quadricep tear in 2012 while in India for a competition
• Was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which he says was his biggest fear after losing his mother to pancreatic cancer

"Palumboism"​

• The documentary addresses the term "Palumboism," which became bodybuilding slang for the protruding gut seen in some bodybuilders
• Palumbo attributes this to his short torso, dense abdominal muscles, and stretched stomach from extreme eating

Legacy​

• Initially struggles to define his legacy, suggesting it might be "telling the truth"Upon reflection, states that his true legacy will be his children and their future

The documentary presents an intimate look at both the extreme world of professional bodybuilding and the personal journey of a figure who became both famous and infamous within that subculture.