Parallel to his bodybuilding, St. Cloud served as a New York City firefighter (FDNY) starting in 2002. His time with the department was marked by both fame—appearing as "Mr. April" in the 2004 FDNY calendar—and significant legal challenges.
In his commercial content, St. Cloud famously uses a lot of "clanking plates" that sound hollow. In the hidden camera exclusive, Rodney is seen deadlifting 495 pounds for a set of 5. There are no straps. The bar bends. The audio is poor, but the physical reality is undeniable. He moves the weight faster than he does on camera. rodney st cloud hidden camera work out exclusive