The Drop Set – Episode 11: Maintaining Prep Focus and Using the Scale Correctly

by darinstarr | Mar 24, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Prep is long and hard, whether for a show or some other goal – finding and developing your strategy for maintaining focus is absolutely key to your success.  Also, how to use the scale to track daily weigh-ins without driving yourself...

The Drop Set – Episode 10: Meal prep tips and tricks, Macros 102

by darinstarr | Mar 9, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Every bodybuilder has to meal prep, but how do you make it easier and more efficient (discussion starts at 6:00 in).  Also, the sequel to macros 101:  MACROS 102!  Fine tuning your flexible plan for optimal results (discussion starts at...

The Drop Set – Episode 9: Assessing Progress, Supplements A-Z

by darinstarr | Mar 4, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

How do you assess your progress?  Should you rely more/less on numbers, or is there more to it than just that?  Also, a very candid talk about supplementation, covering ALL types – what’s good, what’s not, and what should really be...

The Drop Set – Episode 8: Hypertrophy 101

by darinstarr | Feb 23, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

I’m back!  After an unplanned hiatus I figured I might as well come back with a vengeance – this episode was also broadcast via Facebook Live and covers just one topic:  HYPERTROPHY.  How to build muscle, including concepts and tactics you can employ in...

The Drop Set – Episode 7: Roles of a coach and reducing injury risk

by darinstarr | Jan 13, 2017 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Podcast - The Drop Set

Coaches come in all shapes and sizes and with a wide range of strengths and weaknesses.  I outline what I consider to be the primary roles a coach can fulfill so you can determine what’s important to you.  Also, how to reduce your risk of injury in a sport that...