by darinstarr | Dec 9, 2016 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Contest Prep, Podcast - The Drop Set
In Episode 3 of The Drop Set, I introduce two recurring segments – listener Q&A as well as a personal favorite of mine, bodybuilding myths. In the main segment I go over my top 5 do’s and dont’s of contest prep, focusing on planning, seeing the...
by darinstarr | Sep 5, 2016 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding
Updated October 3, 2024 Everyone with a coach has a love/hate relationship with progress pics. They can be a great reminder of how far you’ve come, forcing you to see yourself as the camera captures you. They can also be a pain in the ass and a frustrating...
by darinstarr | Dec 11, 2015 | Bodybuilding
With the end of the year quickly approaching, bodybuilders everywhere are thinking about the inevitable start of their prep for an early spring show or deciding exactly what show(s) to hit for the upcoming year. How do you pick the show that’s right for you? ...
by darinstarr | Sep 14, 2015 | Bodybuilding
Last week the NPC and IFBB shared a joint announcement introducing the division of a new “classic physique” division for men, described as being in-between the current men’s physique and bodybuilding divisions. There were be mandatory poses and...
by darinstarr | Sep 2, 2015 | Bodybuilding
What kind of protocols do you advocate for peak week? Peak week is a funny thing. Everyone thinks of the week before the show as being the difference maker and the thing that’s finally going to get them looking stage-ready. Hint: if you’re expecting a...
