by darinstarr | May 6, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set
This week I’m breaking down one of the most common training mistakes I see when athletes transition from a growth phase into prep — failing to shift the mindset around progressive overload. The goal of your training changes the day prep starts, and if your...
by darinstarr | May 5, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Recovery During Contest Prep This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! On some level, I encourage my clients to think about prep MUCH differently than the rest of their bodybuilding journey. Yes it’s about detail, it’s...
by darinstarr | Apr 30, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding Workouts, Contest Prep
Training Volume and Progression for Aesthetics This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Your goal and training style should have a MAJOR influence on the parameters of how you approach your time in the gym. On this...
by darinstarr | Apr 28, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set
In this episode I break down how to build an actual training program from scratch — not just a collection of exercises, but a structured plan with intention behind every decision. From needs analysis to split selection, volume, intensity, and progression, this is the...
by darinstarr | Apr 23, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set
I am hardly infallible (cue the sarcastic gasps of shock and horror). I know, hard to believe right? There have been PLENTY of times where I’ve failed as a coach and couldn’t do what I was hired to do. I’ve built those failure out into 14 separate...
