by darinstarr | Mar 20, 2026 | Podcast - The Drop Set
We’re back! A little catch-up to cover here but I dig straight in (more or less) to talk about the Arnold Classic and specific whether or not Sam Sulek made a big mistake in choosing this show. After that, it’s worth talking about body image as it relates...
by darinstarr | Mar 19, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Bikini Federation Comparisons (Choosing the Right Lane) This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Helping people find the right show is a big part of my job as a prep coach. Understanding why some shows are better (or...
by darinstarr | Mar 17, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
The Long-Term Bikini Timeline (What Most Athletes Don’t Plan For) This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Ok, we’ve talked about timing and judging requirements in previous posts – if you haven’t seen those, open these...
by darinstarr | Mar 17, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Muscle Requirements for Bikini (And Why Dieting Won’t Fix What Isn’t There) This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Bikini (and now Fit Model as well) have a largely undeserved reputation as being ‘easy’ because they...
by darinstarr | Mar 11, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
When Should You Debut in Bikini? This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! As the saying goes, you only get one chance to make a first impression. That being said, your debut is important for YOU way more than it is for...
