by darinstarr | Nov 13, 2018 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Contest Prep
Spoiler alert: whether your goal is competition prep for a bodybuilding show or just fat loss in general, cardio is going to be part of the equation. There’s no realistic way around it. For most of the people I talk to and work with, it’s absolutely...
by darinstarr | Nov 10, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Product Reviews
A boy and his gym bag… I was recently in search of a new gym bag as my old one was A) seriously lacking, and B) looking like it got left outside in the rain a few too many times. I searched high-end options, cheap-ass options, and everything in between. There...
by darinstarr | Nov 5, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Macros/Flexible Dieting, Nutrition
We’ve all heard the hype, right? Macros are LIFE!!! If you’re still following a meal plan, you’re so behind the times I can eat whatever I want and still drop body fat! If you haven’t tried macro-based dieting (IIFYM, flexible dieting, etc)...
by darinstarr | Nov 1, 2018 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding Workouts
Let’s start with a quiz. It’s simple, so don’t worry. It’ll take about 3 seconds, and then I’ll call for pencils down. Ready? GO! Are you a human being? Do you like to lift? Do you hate hitting plateaus? If you answered...
by darinstarr | Oct 28, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Macros/Flexible Dieting, Nutrition, Recipes
Ok, to be clear – my favorite carb source is bread. Or cookies. Maybe donuts. French fries? Pizza? I could go on and on…can you tell I’m cutting now? But as far as “clean” carb sources, cream of rice takes the cake. To be clear, I...
by darinstarr | Sep 30, 2018 | Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding Workouts
Shoulders can be stubborn to get growing, and often times it comes down to execution. Many trainers, coaches, and programmers these days are starting the trend of easing up on heavy pressing work, because the shoulder is a complex joint (I’ve often said...
