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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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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 means to gain valuable experience and establish personal benchmarks. I also discuss the essential prerequisites for competing, including discipline, commitment, and a… Read More »
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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 Episode 251, we dive into the world of supplements – starting with the age-old debate: Is creatine worth it?… Read More »
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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 dedication during the off-season or growth phases. I discuss assessing whether you’re truly at a plateau and stress the need to attack growth seasons… Read More »
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In this episode, we dig in on the finer points of having a successful cut, whether it’s for a contest or just a personal transformation. The final point I make here is possibly the most important: remember to have fun with it all – it’s a challenging journey, but it should still be enjoyable overall.… Read More »
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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, and INBF. From earning qualifications to competing at national levels, the road to obtaining a pro card is filled with complexities and… Read More »
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(3:15) In this episode of The Drop Set podcast, I can’t help but unravel the aftermath of the Arnold Classic with a heavy dose of frustration. I find myself questioning the show’s BEYOND curious choices, particularly in excluding categories like women’s physique, figure, and 212 men’s bodybuilding. With a healthy dose of skepticism, I delve… Read More »
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I’ve had a lot of coaches myself over the past 20 years and I’ve spent the last 15 years being a coach myself, so I’ve seen every argument there is on the topic of meal plans vs. macro plans. Let’s put this to rest once and for all. Also some training and hormone management discussion!… Read More »
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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 listeners here, you won’t be missing anything. No sweat! 0:00 – Intro/story time 1:57 – Technical difficulties?… Read More »
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One of the absolute most common questions I get is “when will I be ready for a show”, or “I’m 14 weeks out, will I be ready?” or some variation on the theme. My usual answer is “well, it’s complicated….” and this episode seeks to finish that sentence in 30,000 words or less. Call in… Read More »
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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 this. Prep is underway, let’s talk about how it started. Also, how to mess up your macros in one easy step. Also… Read More »
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Autumn Cleveland has been around for a bit – with a competition history of 20+ years and a couple Olympia appearances to show for it. She has also positioned herself as an authority on posing, offering courses, direct coaching, seminars and more to help competitors more accurately present themselves on stage. And as we discuss… Read More »
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What makes for a good and productive growth season? Conversely, what makes for a bad one? How do we define whether it’s good or bad? What should your goals be? How much balance is too much balance? Today we dig in to all of those questions and more so let’s hit it! Call in and… Read More »
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A little random pre-Christmas catch up on some stuff, and thankfully MUCH lighter fare than last week – and then we dive in to a topic suggested by my former client Jessica who wanted to get my take on semaglutide. I’ve talked about this before, and recently, but I wanted to dig in a bit… Read More »
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Rest in peace to my friend and coach Krissy Lia, you will be missed.
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Lots of ground to cover today. Michelle called in with some solid questions concerning peptides and deloads (separate questions…not a weird combination of deloading peptides), and I ramble on for a bit about trying to find the right mix of what is OPTIMAL versus what is often the most PRACTICAL path forward as it relates… Read More »
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Throwback episode! No not a ‘greatest hits’ release but just going back to the old formatting. Call me an optimist but I think after 237 episodes I’m starting to get the hang of this podcast thing. A few “confessions” to go over today which is really just exposing my ridiculous OCD, but also an update… Read More »
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Future generations will look back and see Episode 236 of The Drop Set as a watershed moment for humanity. Maybe. Ok, maybe not so much. But let it be known I’m trying some different stuff here, so as always let me know what you think. This is a solo episode published as audio-only AND video… Read More »
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Hannah Hussein and I have one thing in common (well, we probably all do) – we both did dumb shit in our 20’s. The difference is that today, she’s here on the hot seat to talk about hers while mine will continue to go unreported (at least for awhile). Hannah won her IFBB pro card… Read More »
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I recently had the chance to have an extended conversation with IFBB Pro women’s bodybuilder Sherry Priami. Sherry turned pro in women’s physique in 2018 and quickly turned in a string of steadily improving placements before taking a year off and making the plunge into women’s bodybuilding – a decision that has, so far, paid… Read More »
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In episode 233 of The Drop Set I had the chance to sit down with Paige Sandgren following her narrow miss at an IFBB Pro card at North Americans. We talk about that experience, what’s next, and cover a lot of coaching-related topics including binge eating behavior, one of her specialties. Follow Paige on Instagram… Read More »
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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!