by darinstarr | Jul 5, 2024 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
There are a lot of categories to compete in at bodybuilding shows – 3 for men, and SIX for women. In this video I break down the men’s categories: the men’s physique division, classic physique, and bodybuilding. Each category has different...
by darinstarr | Oct 30, 2023 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding
A lot of people find me online via social media, where it’s very obvious I do contest prep coaching for competitive bodybuilders – people often ask if I do coaching for non-competitors and the answer is absolutely – I call it body transformation...
by darinstarr | Oct 13, 2023 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
As an online contest prep coach, one of the first thing that aspiring competitive bodybuilders often bring up to me sounds something like this: I want to compete in bodybuilding but I have to idea where to start To be clear, the “bodybuilding industry”...
by darinstarr | Jul 19, 2023 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding
In this long-form YouTube update I break down the most common pitfalls I see that keep people from being successful in REALLY changing and improving their physique between shows. This can include everything ranging from how you handled your last cut, down to trying...
by darinstarr | Jul 16, 2023 | Bodybuilding, Product Reviews
Recently I had need to order a new meal prep bag for some upcoming travel and after a bit of research settled on the WOLFPak 45L meal management backpack. This is the biggest size they make (it also comes in 35L, 25L, and “I’m not sure how useful this...
by darinstarr | Oct 1, 2021 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep, Nutrition
Doing a show is hard. Heck, just following any kind of structured, calorically-restricted diet for long enough to see real results is hard. Whether the goal is to get on stage and compete or just look your best off stage, it’s going to take equal parts planning,...
