The Drop Set – Episode 40: DOMS, SARMs, 1RM’s (oh my!)

by darinstarr | Feb 1, 2018 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Hallelujah, we’re BACK IN STEREO!  In this episode I talk DOMS (muscle soreness), SARM’s (why/why not and who should/shouldn’t) and also go over the relevance (or lack thereof) of 1 rep max numbers in bodybuilding.  Also, a few new segments that will...

The Drop Set – Episode 31: Drugs and Bodybuilding

by darinstarr | Dec 1, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

Episode 31, and finally it’s time to discuss – DRUGS. These play a *huge* part in bodybuilding, whether you take them or not it’s clear that anabolic steroids have a large role in shaping the bodybuilding landscape. I cover the basics here –...

The Drop Set – Episode 22: Timing it all, why we pose, back training 101

by darinstarr | Sep 27, 2017 | Podcast - The Drop Set

This week’s topics: what is the best time to train and the best time to hit your cardio? Why should you worry about posing, especially if you’re not going to compete? Aaaaaaan, back training 101! Tips and techniques to make your back sessions more...

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....