by darinstarr | May 13, 2024 | Contest Prep
Interested in following along on my contest prep journey to my next bodybuilding show? As of today I’m just under 4 weeks out from the NPC Battle at the River, held in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 8. In this weekly competition prep recap I discuss changes...
by darinstarr | May 10, 2024 | Podcast - The Drop Set
Recomping is all the rage these days – dropping body fat and building muscle at the same time. Every prominent YouTube channel has videos talking about how the traditional bulk/cut methodology is outdated and doesn’t work, based on a handful of studies...
by darinstarr | May 3, 2024 | Podcast - The Drop Set
Ah yes, macro tracking apps. We all use something like MyFitnessPal at some point, right? Well, maybe some of us don’t but it’s nonetheless super common. The problem is, that app is hot garbage and there are WAY better options out there. In episode 255...
by darinstarr | Apr 26, 2024 | Podcast - The Drop Set
In episode 254 of The Drop Set, I’m going to talk about steroids – specifcally, the risks involved in taking anabolic compounds as they relate to bodybuilding. I’ll differentiate between “TRT” and what is more widely considered to be...
by darinstarr | Apr 19, 2024 | Podcast - The Drop Set
Welcome to episode 253! Today, we’re diving into the whole bulk or cut dilemma in bodybuilding. The key? Knowing what your body needs — more muscle or less fat. It’s not just a short-term thing; we’re talking long-haul commitment here…think...