The Drop Set with Darin Starr: Bodybuilding for the Masses
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252 – Am I Stage Ready?
In episode 252 of The Drop Set, I delve into the nuanced concept of stage readiness, exploring the subjective nature of preparation for competition. We examine the importance of early competition as a
251 – Supplements: Worth It or Waste It?
0:00 Intro 0:40 Getting Started 3:47 Supplements: Worth It or Waste It? 26:49 Adapting to Sickness, Missing Gym Time 43:05 What Actually Happens on Show Day? In the opening segment of Episod
250 – Busting Through Growth Plateaus
Welcome to episode TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY! In the first segment, I dive deep into strategies for busting through growth plateaus in bodybuilding. First, I emphasize the importance of consistency and de
249 – How to Dominate Your Next Prep
In this episode, we dig in on the finer points of having a successful cut, whether its for a contest or just a personal transformation. The final point I make here is possibly the most important: rem
248 – The Path to Going Pro
In episode 248 of The Drop Set, I delve into the intricate journey to becoming a professional bodybuilder in the USA, breaking down the processes of various amateur organizations like NPC, OCB, INBA,
247 – Why the Arnold Classic Sucks
(3:15) In this episode of The Drop Set podcast, I cant help but unravel the aftermath of the Arnold Classic with a heavy dose of frustration. I find myself questioning the shows BEYOND curious choic
246 – The Final Word on Meal Plans vs. Macro Plans
Ive had a lot of coaches myself over the past 20 years and Ive spent the last 15 years being a coach myself, so Ive seen every argument there is on the topic of meal plans vs. macro plans. Lets pu
245 – Five Things I Wish I Knew as a New Bodybuilder
Episode 245 marks the PERMANENT return of The Drop Set to YouTube so if video is your thing, check it out there as well going forward. All episodes will be geared towards an audio only format so li
244 – Being “Ready” For a Show, Supplement Sh!tlist
One of the absolute most common questions I get is when will I be ready for a show, or Im 14 weeks out, will I be ready? or some variation on the theme. My usual answer is well, its complicate
243 – Prep is Underway! Best Kitchen Tools for Bodybuilders
Hey Darin, can you be rambling and borderline incoherent for 40 minutes? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. The real question: drunk or sober? Sadly, the latter. Yes, this is sober me and I still behave like th