Transitioning out of a cutting phase

by darinstarr | Sep 22, 2017 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding

To be clear, bodybuilding is tough even on the easiest days.  There’s so much going on – meal prep, eating everything, hitting cardio, and attacking your workouts with an appropriate intensity so that your body get a clear signal of what you’re...

The Drop Set – Episode 19: Cheat Meals, Sustainability in Bodybuilding

by darinstarr | Sep 6, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Everybody loves a good cheat meal, RIGHT????  In this episode I talk about why they AREN’T needed, but why you might want to implement one anyway along with some alternatives and some do’s and don’ts.  Also:  sustainability in bodybuilding....

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 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...

The Drop Set – Episode 6: Offseason strategies & searching for a coach

by darinstarr | Jan 2, 2017 | Beginning Bodybuilding, Contest Prep, Podcast - The Drop Set

Some advice for the New Year’s crowds, my take on 2 very different approaches for off-season growth, and also a coach’s tips on how to search for an online...