Author: darinstarr

The Drop Set – Episode 176 FINALLY back in business after an extended hiatus! Today I briefly catch you up on my home gym situation and a big announcement, and then dig in on 2 topics: How to step up your game and change expectations, using top level competitors as a measuring stick I go about trying to fix competitive...

The Drop Set – Episode 175 2:02 – The ever-critical LAWN UPDATE! 6:17 – Let’s talk about some pandemic-related changes to show format and how this can be a GOOD thing in the long-term 24:16 – Bethany (GA) asking about protein intake – what’s ideal, what are the concerns about going high and what other considerations should we have? 29:56...

The Drop Set – Episode 174 0:00 – Intro with new music! 0:43 – Our album is OUT! And no I’m not going to stop talking about it, sorry! 10:00 – A question from Brendan (a current client) asking about the risks and benefits of TRT, so let’s dive in for a full on primer on why it’s good, what...

The Drop Set – Episode 173 0:34 – Welcome back to me! Hiatus is OVER 2:45 – Updates and results from client shows 17:02 – Things that make me leave the house (note: short list!) 20:30 – An overdue album update! The official release date is 8/13, next Thursday! 27:00 – An update on my home gym which is feeling...

The Drop Set – Episode 172 0:00 – Coming in right at the start with an update from Erin (MN) on how things are working on stage and with spectators at her show next weekend 11:02 – Dannah (MN) asking about judging preferences in terms of size vs. conditioning 22:48 – Drew (WA) asking about pre-workout supplements – safe, effective?...

The Drop Set – Episode 171 0:00 – Lots happening over here but you get a sample of some new music (with more in the outro too!) and a recap on what’s keeping me up at night (hint: it’s dubstep) 11:08 – Martina (KS) has questions about SARMs – possible compounds/cycles, sources to recommend, and more – I promise you...

The Drop Set – Episode 170 0:00 – A big announcement, a rant, and more – we’re coming in hot! Except for the first 3 minutes where I futz with my audio settings because it’s a new computer and nothing is quite right! 2:30 – Erin (MN) sharing some quarantine stories from home…tales from the dark side! 6:27 – Bethany...

The Drop Set – Episode 169 0:00 – A big announcement, a rant, and more – we’re coming in hot! Except for the first 3 minutes where I futz with my audio settings because it’s a new computer and nothing is quite right! 20:45 – Katie (ID) – let’s talk plie squats! 29:08 – Drew (WA) calling in with a...

The Drop Set – Episode 168 0:00 – Back for more! This is the ‘randomness’ component of the episode where I share (and talk about) some new music, and give updates on my home gym activities, new computer build, and other crap that probably no one cares about 27:13 – finally, a different voice! Kristen (FL) is asking about intermittent...

The Drop Set – Episode 167 In today’s special edition of The Drop Set, it’s straight and to the point. Gyms in some southern states are getting ready to reopen as early as 4/24. Is this a good move? As someone who is likely eager to get back to the gym, should you? How do you know? What can you...