mpd Archives – Five Starr Physique

Workout Logging: My Secret to Force Progressive Overload

November 1, 2018June 27, 2019 darinstarr

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 'yes' to all of those questions, then you should be logging your workouts.

Men’s Physique Blueprint

October 18, 2018November 1, 2018 darinstarr

Five Starr Physique client Billy Meyer on stage at his first show. Men’s Physique Blueprint – Hitting the Aesthetic Demands If you’ve competed in or looked in competing in Men’s Physique, you probably have an idea of the type of aesthetic that gets rewarded there – huge chest and shoulders, small waist, and a thick, wide back. Legs are optional,...

The Drop Set – Episode 72: I’m all over the damn map today

August 24, 2018 darinstarr

I put out a call for listener questions and so they run the gamut today – also a quick recap on me and my always exciting life!

The Drop Set – Episode 71: Protein Requirement, Darin’s Burning Ceremony

August 23, 2018 darinstarr

How much protein do you really need, and how much is too much? This comes from a great listener question and rather than cite studies (which can support arguments on either end of the spectrum), I offer a little practical insight and opinion instead. Also: I get a little heated as I work to get some things off my chest!

The Drop Set – Episode 70: Mini Q&A, WTF am I doing?!?!

August 16, 2018 darinstarr

At last, enough material for a mini Q&A segment, but it’s relevant! Also, I’m getting a *lot* of questions about exactly why I’m cutting and what I’m prepping for, so I figure it’s time to spill the beans!

The Drop Set – Episode 69: Gender Training Differences, Roast Darin!

August 15, 2018 darinstarr

Should men and women train differently? It’s a basic question with a pretty easy answer, so I dig a bit deeper into the weeds on what they SHOULD do specifically. Also, an open invitation to roast me, on my own show! Clearly, I’m a masochist.

The Drop Set – Episode 66: Making Macronutrient Substitutions

August 3, 2018 darinstarr

Want to make food substitutions to your meal plan but are uncomfortable in your skills and abilities to do so? Learn the secrets as I go over a couple examples – a basic one where we change out a carb source, and a more complex example where changing a protein source has a cascading effect that necessitates other changes. Also: ...

The Drop Set – Episode 55: Top Gym Mistakes, Peak Week Particulars

June 4, 2018 darinstarr

What are the most common “big picture” mistakes people make in the gym? My Facebook group participants had ALL KINDS of ideas and I flesh them out here. Also, what’s the deal with peak week? Why do people do all this crazy crap and how much of it actually works in a productive way? Listen and find out!

The Drop Set – Episode 51: “Bodybuilding Saved My Life” – my interview with Dean Kozora

May 11, 2018 darinstarr

Dean is a former client of mine and we have a nice long chat about his time competing last year, what bodybuilding is all about to him, and how it played a role in turning his life around from a very dark place just a few years ago. You absolutely don’t want to miss this.

The Drop Set – Episode 50: Bodybuilding Masterclass – Show Selection

May 4, 2018 darinstarr

If you’ve ever had trouble picking the right show or have literally ZERO idea how to start that process, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

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