by darinstarr | Feb 1, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Common Bikini Prep Myths (and Why They Don’t Hold Up) This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! As a long-time coach, I’ve fielded inquiries and questions from a wide range of men and women looking to compete. What’s...
by darinstarr | Jan 8, 2026 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Managing Comparison and External Pressure During Bikini Prep This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Comparison has always been part of bodybuilding. I mean, it’s kinda the whole point of getting on stage – get compared...
by darinstarr | Jan 8, 2026 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Mental Challenges During Contest Prep This post is part of The Ultimate Bikini Prep Guide – check out the full guide for more! Contest prep doesn’t just change how your body looks. It changes how your brain works. And not necessarily for the better. As calories drop...
by darinstarr | Oct 20, 2025 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Thinking about stepping on stage for the first time? Awesome. Competing can be one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll ever take on. But figuring out which division you belong in — Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, or Men’s Physique — can be confusing as hell. Let’s...
by darinstarr | Oct 20, 2025 | Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
When people first see my coaching rates, their gut reaction is often: “$200 a month? That’s a lot.” (to be clear – it’s not. Coaching these days is a big business and spending $300-400/month on a coach is commonplace) And look—I get it. But here’s the...
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...
