by darinstarr | Apr 9, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding
Red Flags During Bikini Prep (When to Adjust Instead of Push) This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! We all know contest prep is supposed to suck. Right? Right? Well, often yes. But just because it sucks doesn’t mean... 
by darinstarr | Apr 8, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set
Wait, a coach that wants you to do LESS cardio? Well…maybe. Let’s talk about it, it’s complicated. Also, should you hire a coach or can you just DIY this thing? The pros and cons of it all and plenty more, hop in and let’s take a ride! Call... by darinstarr | Apr 8, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding
Sleep and Stress During Bikini Prep This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! And now we arrive at the silent killers of an otherwise glorious prepared – unresolved stress leading to sleep dysfunction which can then also... by darinstarr | Apr 2, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set
If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand time, so one more time won’t hurt. Your peak week should be the easiest week of your prep. Let’s fix this once and for all. And what level of blame do your genetics deserve for when you plateau or... by darinstarr | Apr 2, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
What Metabolic Adaptation Actually Is This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Previously I’ve written about hormonal changes and fluctuations during prep, and as we broaden the discussion here to talk about the wider... 
