Iron & Ink | The Forging of Jim Stoppani, Ph.D.

From a young age, Jim Stoppani, Ph.D., knew where he was headed. All it took was the passion and perseverance to make his multifaceted bodybuilding career take off.
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Jim Stoppani, Ph.D., began his love affair with iron a long time ago. "As part of our sixth-grade career day, we had to create a poster of the career we were interested in pursuing," he says. "I only had one in mind: professional bodybuilder. Everyone laughed. 'You guys just wait,' I told them. 'I'll show you.'"
And so he did. Today, Stoppani's combination of gym smarts, academic rigor, and passion has put him among the true list of bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition masters.
Stoppani's early years training with his father in their Connecticut home's DIY gym led to regional bodybuilding awards while he was still in his teens. He began his academic journey at the University of Connecticut, where he earned a B.S. in sports medicine and athletic training. He then studied strength biomechanics at Auburn University's famed strength-training research facility, before moving on to Georgia Southern University to complete his master's degree. From there, he returned to the University of Connecticut to integrate physiology, biomechanics, and psychology into his studies as he earned his doctorate.
But, while conducting research during his postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University, Stoppani realized his career in academia wasn't going to get him where he wanted to go.
"I was sitting there [in the Yale lab] watching rats run, focused on gene regulation in rodents," Stoppani recalls. "Everything I was doing in the lab was interesting to me, how muscles grow, how they get faster, how we burn more fat, but at heart I was a bodybuilder. I wanted to put that information into a usable form, so I started writing articles and sending them to Joe Weider at Muscle & Fitness magazine."
Stoppani idolized Weider, the man known as the Master Blaster. Under Weider's guidance, Stoppani quickly developed a reputation as a guy who could both move big iron and tell the truth about the supplements that were flooding the market. Before long, he and his full suit of tattoos were becoming instantly recognizable throughout the bodybuilding community. His career soon expanded to include his accomplishments as the savvy creator of his own supplement brand (JYM) and as a sought-after strength expert.
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[@Disco2FiB]

Lol great marketing

[@ericmcnasty813]

Been following this guy for years, and the systemic information I obtained from him lead me to study molecular biology focused toward bodybuilding. Cant thank this guy enough for kindling my passion.

[@leroymagagenova5903]

Eric McElroy aka dorky zombie

[@ggod4185]

So you don't think some of what he says is bs?

[@fun4allization]

You can really see his passion for weightlifting when he talks about Weider. Lots of respect

[@710rcr]

Man I can't thank you enough for the short cut to size.. It literally changed my life

[@ChrisCelada]

By far one of the best biographic stories I've ever seen, Jim is awesome 💪😊👌

[@mateoslopez2079]

That was a much NEEDED and long awaited video! Thanks for the help JYM! Keep on fighting the good fight! ✊🏾

[@Daddymcgoo2000]

That’s me at 19:06! Jim is such an amazing guy in person as he is in this short film. Love it

[@yusufzulfi]

ßšÜ ßn† You look swole bro!

[@tanhtsung961]

Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr is happening tonight! Who wins?

[@darioplacencio7078]

This dude is pure inspiration and knowledge, really hope he can keep contributing to this industry a lot more! Nothing but best wishes for you Jim! Thank you for all your work Doc.

[@qfrizell816]

This video has LITERALLY just reignited my passion about health and fitness. I have The Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength and will be getting back into it after I get home from work. Awesome Video...

[@Yepppppppp533]

The people that criticize him and judge him and say this guy is all about business don’t understand that Jim is a very smart and well respected along with his partner mike also a very respected guy have helped so many people change there lives and is one of there very few people that really do love there fans and truly care about people unlike so many other supplement companies out their that only try to sell you there products and don’t really care about their fans. Jim and mike don’t ever change keep doing what your doing 👍💪

[@dorisgarcia6683]

Have followed you the last few years and your Shortcut to Shred gave me the greatest results!! I've since then grown and shredded but always go back to your program to refresh and recut!! Respect your knowledge and love your passion Jim. Thank you for following your heart. It has been evident that you aren't after money like most companies are.

[@reptileroland6147]

Jim stoppani sir you and your dad are awesome people. You helped give my the knowledge and the tools to change my life for the better. I've lost over 115 lbs in 10 months and doc says best health I've been in since 18 yrs old. Ty with all my heart God bless you and your family sir.

[@GTS300Coupe]

I was introduced to Jim's work a few years ago by a co-worker who showed me his shortcut to size program. Thanks Jim for all your contributions to the bodybuilding world!

[@missmaomi28]

wow, same here! I still have it too, I think I'll dust it off and give it another try.💪💪

[@copy50tvtwitch10]

Ty Jim your products and information have helped change my life. Im a career truck driver and thanks in big part to you i am enrolling to go back to school and plan to study food science. Thanks for everything. They hate us cuz they aint us.

[@sharikulislam6232]

Not gonna lie, I got a negative impression of this guy because of all the largely hyperbolic videos from him on his channel, but watching this has increased my respect for this man. He did what he set out to do, can't hate that!

[@suppnuggets]

what exactly has he obviously exaggerated?

[@Con_Air4]

Jim Stoppani has always been my favorite bodybuilder and now I like him even more. Great biography.

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

16:24 OUR WELDING SHOP owner, in the toughest year to date, with the employees being more loyal than ever, didn't give out bonuses like he had done for the entire 50 year history of being in business. Instead he bought himself a $300,000 pontoon boat. 5 of his employees me being one of them got covid and racked up deep hospital bills. Weider on the other hand was helping his staff buy themselves homes and helping them meet ends? Kind of let's you know how rare some people are, eh?

[@Lovegun.]

I hear ya Larry. I quit my job moving houses after me and the other guys asked for overtime pay (which is highly illegal) and some weekends off, only to be told the boss couldn’t afford it and would have to close down if he did that. The VERY NEXT DAY this A-hole drove up in an $80,000 brand new F 150. We all saw it as he called us all out to the parking lot to see it. I quit the same day. I’ve never wanted to spit in someone’s eye and kick them in the bollox so much. Some people are just 100% self absorbed and sadly that number is growing every day. I wish you and yours all the best my friend. Take care of yourself ok.

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

@@Lovegun. same to you friend. One hell of a boss there, eh?! Haha🖕

[@zacharybrown3781]

Knowing he accomplished that physique naturally is awesome to know it is possible. Thank you for the motivation Jim

[@barrettl2473]

How exactly do you know? He admits himself to trying everything out there with his gym buddies. He was over 25 BMI in his early 20s... people are so gullible. Good person, probably more natty than 90% of successful online coaches, but Plz bro... 0% chance he's full natty.

[@rsbharley4766]

The best biographic store I've seen. Very inspirational and down to Earth guy. Thanks for sharing.

[@joelflory7191]

Jim is the man! Thanks for staying true to yourself.

[@hem89180]

I just love Jim's advice, articles and products. Just the best 👌

[@deepakaley5198]

Such an inspirational video. Long live jym stoppani

[@chinmaymishra6]

Already had immense repect for Dr.Jim this just gave it a boost.

[@canthurtme9729]

he is the pinnacle of fitness

[@mightyspec]

Thanks Jim for all the info, I have been following you for 2 years now. Very informative and inspiring. Great products too.

[@bruzhgn]

Thanks to Jim Stoppani, i've been able to train better and work towards a healthier fitter me...

[@edes647]

Gym (never) Stoppani😎 - such a cool and down to earth guy. Live your passion and much success with it! 💪😏

[@AlanHornkohl]

Hey Jim. Great story! I appreciate your efforts to educate the masses. ---from Bristol, Connecticut

[@elgringiototote]

Great guy. He attracted my attention with the cool tatts and build, and keeps me motivated with his insight and knowledge! Just started his 6-week shred program, and boy, its a goodin!

[@justinmyrick9492]

Loved hearing Jim speak at VSU this weekend. Wish Tim could've made it too!

[@lauracerva9716]

Love this. Thank you.

[@edward2868]

Great watch! The Dr. Def makes great products and is very informative! Never change, Doc

[@Vertex_9]

I like buying his products because I know he’s passionate about his products and does a lot of work on them

[@1955porsche]

fantastic video... inspiring ,, Jim has energy .. very impressed

[@rODIUMuk]

There needs to be more like this of Jim

[@tomelliott7793]

really enjoyed the video!

[@sharvin5436]

Legend !!! 💪🏼

[@06livefast]

What an inspiration

[@chanfolio]

My respect for you

[@Foretelling]

You can really see his passion

[@ShravanKumar-uc5fw]

Respect!!!

[@FamousFunkyFreshFool]

A great man 👍💯

[@SuperStruct]

PROOF IT'S A MINDSET!!!! 0:40

[@kentvandervelden]

Great work guys!

[@shanealston534]

Jim is the man

[@leroymagagenova5903]

Jim stopani, favorite fitness coach of the zombies and dorks

[@Shrinidhihv]

Loved it

[@TypicalKid100]

Wow I love this video.

[@GEE93631]

Great video very informative, been reading fallowing him for years and taken his supplements and very honest person. YOUR THE BEST JIM... change my life for ever...keep informing people keep being honest Ann’s true always.

[@Bluescorpio75]

Awesome.

[@feixtheflex7]

Where do you apply if you want to become an athlete for bodybuilding? I’m doing track right now at Southern Virginia University

[@kimochineina1]

cool short film

[@judanhendricks9434]

Great video👍

[@1984gat]

Take that Lobliner lol. Good stuff Jim!

[@johnnynobuddy1]

The Phillip's Brothers were 20 yrs ahead of this guy. MMY2K

[@slimmychick45]

I knew he was associated with the martial arts 🥋

[@rODIUMuk]

It’s a cool video. The tattoo part was a bit strange

[@rohit-xw4qw]

his father have full head of hair and he didn't have hair? 😶😶😶😶😯😯 great person you are by the way..... 💪💪💪🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@rickmayson2833]

he does have hair, he just shaves it, you can see the hairline

[@CircusNarcissus]

"As a kid I was butchering animals to make a stew, for proteins"

[@Jimmy-Chin]

I want to buy your Pro Jym, but there's lots of controversy against maltodextrin, sucralose, and carrageen.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

Jimmy Francis You just answered your own question

[@suppnuggets]

non of that controversy is real, if there was even 1 sliver of a chance there was any issue with any of those ingredients they wouldn't be in the product!

[@whoadoe]

lmao cdl512 is a fucking sheep

[@suppnuggets]

thanks coming from an anonymous commenter on a YT video I'll take that as a compliement

[@leroymagagenova5903]

cdl512 but that anonymous commenter on KZbin is right, you are a sheep and ur just as anonymous as he is you dorky cookie cutter

[@meekrodriguez6438]

Good morning

[@Lovegun.]

I’m glad I watched this video. I’ll be honest and say I thought this guy was a quack. ( and that had nothing to do with his tattoos) I still think his products are WAY overpriced and any training video or program which sells their products I’m very wary of, but at the end of it all, his background and experience is incredible. So, I do follow his advice, as well as many others, but I refuse to pay the price for his supplements. I would actually love to see a study done on say a 6 month programme, with everything identical, but some using all those supplements and the other using nothing but good ole fashioned food. If macros were all the same, rest, volume etc…..I’m willing to bet the differences are negligible.

[@ktcarl]

Why work so hard in the gym and dieting to achieve large muscles and have 'cuts' only to cover it all up with ink?

[@ryandees1942]

Why do u care about his tattoos

[@kpacf]

dude youre nuts for all those tattoos. but thanks for the info haha

[@jimmcintyre4390]

War Eagle!

[@Thechosenone1718]

Ay yo professor Hulk

[@briannguyen5725]

6:02 oof look at the gas prices

[@shelleywallace1228]

I have a lot of respect for what Jim has accomplished and learned but the entire body tats really conceal the definition of the muscles he’s worked so hard to achieve....like graffiti on a beautiful statue, all you see is the ink.

[@leroymagagenova5903]

Shelley Wallace what do u expect, he's a fucking dork

[@Lovegun.]

@@leroymagagenova5903 says the guy wearing a cowboy hat…….can’t get more dorkier than that Leroy…

[@Lovegun.]

I personally think the same, but I don’t feel the need to say it. Karen…….I mean Shelley….

[@AK-ji9xv]

I dont think being smart and Tattooing your whole body go hand by hand...Yet it is personal choice ...just saying

[@ven4762]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mohammedkabli8225]

this is just a 21 min commercial

[@russo12100]

4% of lies

[@tanhtsung961]

I just love Jim's advice, articles and products. Just the best 👌