The Drop Set with Darin Starr: Bodybuilding for the Masses

The Drop Set with Darin Starr:  Bodybuilding for the Masses


Latest Episodes

256 – Why Recomping Doesn’t Work
May 10, 2024

Recomping is all the rage these days dropping body fat and building muscle at the same time. Every prominent YouTube channel has videos talking about how the traditional bulk/cut methodology is out

255 – Macro Trackers: The Best and the Worst
May 03, 2024

Ah yes, macro tracking apps. We all use something like MyFitnessPal at some point, right? Well, maybe some of us dont but its nonetheless super common. The problem is, that app is hot garbage and

254 – Steroid Risks: The Full Truth
April 26, 2024

In episode 254 of The Drop Set, Im going to talk about steroids specifcally, the risks involved in taking anabolic compounds as they relate to bodybuilding. Ill differentiate between TRT and wha

253 – Should I Bulk or Cut?
April 19, 2024

Welcome to episode 253! Today, were diving into the whole bulk or cut dilemma in bodybuilding. The key? Knowing what your body needs more muscle or less fat. Its not just a short-term thing; were

252 – Am I Stage Ready?
April 12, 2024

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?
April 05, 2024

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
March 29, 2024

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
March 22, 2024

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
March 15, 2024

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
March 08, 2024

(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