The Drop Set – Episode 12: Glute Training, Logging Your Workouts

by darinstarr | Mar 30, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Glute training tips for women AND men – because we all could use a little help!  Also, logging your workouts – refer to this post for a companion visual and breakdown of some of the things discussed here. Also:  bodybuilding myth debunked, Q&A, and the...

The Drop Set – Episode 11: Maintaining Prep Focus and Using the Scale Correctly

by darinstarr | Mar 24, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Prep is long and hard, whether for a show or some other goal – finding and developing your strategy for maintaining focus is absolutely key to your success.  Also, how to use the scale to track daily weigh-ins without driving yourself...

The Drop Set – Episode 10: Meal prep tips and tricks, Macros 102

by darinstarr | Mar 9, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Every bodybuilder has to meal prep, but how do you make it easier and more efficient (discussion starts at 6:00 in).  Also, the sequel to macros 101:  MACROS 102!  Fine tuning your flexible plan for optimal results (discussion starts at...

The Drop Set – Episode 7: Roles of a coach and reducing injury risk

by darinstarr | Jan 13, 2017 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Podcast - The Drop Set

Coaches come in all shapes and sizes and with a wide range of strengths and weaknesses.  I outline what I consider to be the primary roles a coach can fulfill so you can determine what’s important to you.  Also, how to reduce your risk of injury in a sport that...

Varying approaches and strategies for training legs

by darinstarr | Jan 12, 2017 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding Workouts

There are a billion (precisely…I counted) articles online talking about the best way to train legs, why you NEED to train them twice a week, why training them more than once a week is a bad idea, or why you should only squat and forget everything else. This is...