Background

The first time I ever picked up a weight, was when I was 14 years old. I got a 10 lb. weight and did endless bicep curls and shoulder presses while I was watching TV. I got really interested in the sport of bodybuilding when I began seeing results.

Soon, I purchased my first bodybuilding magazine, and was amazed at all of the muscle. I did endless hours of research, and personal tests to see what kind of nutrition and diets worked for me. That's when I decided to take bodybuilding seriously and placed 2nd in my first bodybuilding contest.

He can be contacted at MarkBodyBuild@aol.com.

Vital Stats

Name: Mark Raineri
Years Bodybuilding: 1
Favorite Body Parts: Legs, Back
Favorite Exercise: Deadlift
Favorite Supplements: Protein powder, Creatine, L-glutamine
Hobbies: Bodybuilding, Cooking
Favorite Bodybuilders: Ronnie Coleman, Chris Cormier

Age: 15
Height: 5'9
Weight: 160
Chest: 42
Calves: 16
Legs: 24
Arms: 14.5
Waist: 28

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