Author: darinstarr

The Drop Set – Episode 153 0:00 – I kick things off today with several updates!  Personal, Taz-related, band-related, and also lawn-related – the final one of 2019! 12:24 – Let’s talk turkey.  Thanksgiving (and holidays in general) are a huge source of anxiety for most bodybuilders.  Let me talk you off the ledge a bit but also be real...

The Drop Set – Episode 152 0:00 – Friday Focus check – WHAT ARE YOU DOING? 7:28 – Annie from Seattle has a good question about imbalances, specifically like left-to-right imbalances.  What’s the best way to address these? 15:00 – A proper welcome!  Let’s catch up on some personal stuff, shall we? 23:50 – A quick TV update to close...

The Drop Set – Episode 151 0:00 – Intro!  There’s a new poll up at TheDropSet.com – make sure you go vote!  And hey, to set the tone for the day let’s open up with an extended rant about gym music! 11:45 – Dan in MA is asking about “intermingling” different training methodologies, such as working in Crossfit-style workouts along...

The Drop Set – Episode 150 0:00 – Time to recap the weekend that was – show results, a very creative weekend, and an update on my wife’s current project 11:35 – A funny story about integrity and the sad state of affairs in the coaching business currently 27:28 – Our good buddy Tasha is asking about DELOADING – fun...

The Drop Set – Episode 149 0:00 – #149 coming in hot!  I make a small pitch to support my client Ben’s Movember efforts to raise awareness for men’s health issues.  If you’re interested in donating, here’s the link:  https://mobro.co/14102817?mc=5   Also, an update on the podcast logo work! 6:16 – Brian is wondering about lifting shoes – I don’t have...

The Drop Set – Episode 148 0:00 – Welcome to the 452nd installment of our recurring segment, “Darin is a Moron” – have a laugh at my expense, please! 13:20 – Having JUST competed on Saturday, Heather’s questions of course were all about peak week and WHY exactly things are done the way they are. 21:40 – From @dan_tulpa via...

The Drop Set – Episode 147 No show notes this week! I’m under the weather but managed to get through a handful of listener questions in (somewhat) rapid fire style right from the opening words this week!

The Drop Set – Episode 146 0:00 – A ‘behind the scenes’ story of the stupid, daily struggles of running a business as a 1 man show! 22:21 – Jenni from MN asks about digestion and water intake and how those two work together (or don’t) and also wants to know about strategies for macro compensation following a bad day....

The Drop Set – Episode 145 0:00 – Whoa, back to 2 episodes in a week!  Starting off with a gruesome, nightmare-ish tale and a big fat “AVOID” warning in a quick TV report, then we get on with it. 10:34 – One of the biggest and most common problems in bodybuilding is post-show blues and it’s time to tackle...

The Drop Set – Episode 144 0:00 – Long breaks are becoming the norm!  Back today after taking last week off due to illness, there’s a lot to cover.  We’ll start with the critical stuff:  a lawn report and logo update! 8:54 – Dan in MA called with questions regarding exercise substitutions in the gym which gave me a chance...