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The Drop Set is where Darin Starr, full-time bodybuilding coach with 15+ years of experience, shares everything he knows about the bodybuilding lifestyle, diet, training, and contest prep
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The IFBB just announced the return of the point system for Olympia Qualifications and it’s being met resoundingly positive feedback – except from me. I think it’s a horrible idea for many reasons, which I’ll get into here. Many say things like “well at least now only the real, true athletes will be at the […]
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY | LISTEN ON APPLE Show of hands – who is sick to DEATH of seeing AI talked about for everything? Are you inundated all day long with ads in your social media pushing AI tools, or is it just me? I’m over it, BUT…when it comes to bodybuilding, there are some smart […]
Has competing gotten more expensive lately? If so, what can you do about it? Where are some places where you can cut a few budgetary corners without totally hosing yourself, and where is it smart to still spend a little money? Let’s dive in on that today. But first…ever notice how people tend to make […]
How bad am I at responding to text messages? Bad enough that I actually find it easier to respond to a text with a podcast episode, THAT bad. I know, I know. But you see, I’m *beyond* help. I’ve tried. My friend Melony texted me asking – more or less – about intermittent fasting so […]
Well, that fit model thing sure caused a bit of a stir. In today’s episode I clean up some of the carnage from negative comments I got from my take. I welcome all opinions, but I will also clap back if I think some are misguided. It’s in my nature, sorry. Blame my parents! Next […]
The NPC/IFBB just announced this week a new “Fit Model” category which will be slotted ‘under’ bikini in terms of both muscularity and conditioning requirements, making this the new ‘entry level’ division for women. This is the SEVENTH category for women, and with the stated goal of the organizations being to draw more casual eyes […]
In episode 277, I make a TRIUMPHANT RETURN to solo episodes…for now (my interview schedule is clear – insert sad face here). I’ve also been wanting to talk for a bit about genetic potential as it relates to bodybuilding so it seemed like a good time while there’s a lull between interview guests! LIMITED coaching […]
Lori Conley had been on my “get” list for awhile but due to scheduling and other things it wasn’t until now we were able to finally sit down and chat – and, well..it was worth the wait in my opinion. I asked Lori about her competitive history, journey to becoming an IFBB Pro, her experience […]
I won’t lie – interviewing Julia Whitesel was on my list after watching her in the Rising Phoenix earlier this year, and after the Olympia I knew we had to chat – just from watching her on social media I knew she had interesting stuff to say, and she’s super transparent and self-depricating so I […]
Before becoming an IFBB Bikini Pro, Monique Chilcutt had a previous career as a pro dancer for an NBA team – I get her entire story in this in depth interview Online coaching with Darin and a whole lot more (site updated recently!): Five Starr Physique – Contest Prep and Lifestyle Coaching Check out my […]
IFBB Wellness Pro Teresa Myers has been at this bodybuilding thing for a bit – starting in 2013 in women’s physique, eventually turning pro in 2018 and competing as a WPD pro for 3 years before taking a short break and coming back in 2023 in wellness. She was gracious enough to sit down with […]
I’ve been watching a ton of IFBB Pro bodybuilding shows lately and recording my commentary to post as videos on my YouTube and Patreon channels (links below if you’re interested), and in doing so have noticed some pretty stark contrasts in how pro shows are run and operated vs. the amateur shows that I’m much […]
Check out my newly relaunched website featuring my online courses: Bikini Blueprint, Hypertrophy University, and Macro Boot Camp: https://darinstarr.com/ Ok kids, it’s time for a manifesto. I strongly believe that bodybuilding can achieve a reasonable level of mainstream success, but EVERYTHING about how shows are produced and put on seem to actively discourage that. This […]
Bodybuilding is a funny thing. Following a craptastic showing at Tampa and then a glorious return the top 5 in Tupelo, IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Alyssa Coppolino was nice enough to sit down with me for a chat about her most recent season, previous experience, plans for the future, and more. We cover all the […]
A good home gym can be a great asset. A lousy home gym will set your potential progress back years. In episode 269 I tell you how to build the best possible home gym for bodybuilding purposes – in order of importance with examples of exactly what you want and what you should avoid. https://youtu.be/K2W4jB1E0J8 […]
Maintaining your diet on the road can be, to put it mildly, a pain. BUT it’s worth noting that it is, in all situations and with a bit of advance planning, doable. It requires more work but then again so does pretty much everything in bodybuilding when compared to the alternative, so that shouldn’t come […]
Carb cycling in bodybuilding is something that, for some reason, generates some very passionate opinions. Certainly, most dietary strategies have their fans much look footballs teams do, but as a coach I can’t be “Team Keto” or “Team Carb Cycle” because I have to recognize that everything has a place and not everything is right […]
The bodybuilding industry is loaded with coaches – if you’re searching for a good one either for contest prep or for a more general transformation, the process can be, frankly, a pain in the ass – IF you approach it more like shopping for a car as opposed to buying a loaf of bread. Coaches […]
You often hear people talk about recomping or “building muscle in a deficit”, but realistically the goal just needs to be to not LOSE muscle while you’re dropping fat. Unfortunately that’s easier said than done, but today I want to go over some considerations for giving you the best chance at keeping all that lean […]
In the bodybuilding industry specifically and the fitness industry more generally, confusion abounds. Stuff that was “fact” decades ago we now know to be wrong, but their legends still live on. Let’s bust some of ’em today. In episode 264 of The Drop Set I debunk (or possibly agree with?) a whopping 43 fitness and […]
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Fantastic podcast - interesting content that is easy to understand for the layman but in-depth enough to be useful for any level of bodybuilding knowledge. Keep up the good work!
Amazing Podcast - enjoy the in depth information on his own personal challenges during his cut. listen to every episode. 5 Starrs *****
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Already on episode 31 after only a few weeks. Delivery of info is awesome. Doesn't spell it out like your a child but doesn't speak over your head. Darin is definitely my fitness spirit animal!