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.

[10] In 2004, Palumbo pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 5 months in federal prison for distributing human growth hormone to athletes.

It is characterized by the abnormal enlargement and protrusion of the abdominal area, specifically the oblique muscles, in relation to the chest.

[12] This condition results in the appearance of a bloated and distended abdomen, which can be disproportionately large compared to the rest of the body.

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