The Drop Set with Darin Starr: Bodybuilding for the Masses

Feb 17 2025 280 ep. 48 mins 203
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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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281 – Competing on a Budget

Feb 17 2025 48 mins  
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 a big deal when they “retire” from bodybuilding? Setting

280 – The Final Word on Intermittent Fasting

Jan 24 2025 42 mins  
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 let’s dig in here with the LONG version of that answer, and some thoug

279 – Macro Exchanges, Fit Model Revisited

Jan 10 2025 52 mins  
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 we take a listener voicemail (thanks Jackie!) about making macro exchanges and, though not e

278 – Why Fit Model Is The Wrong Move

Dec 20 2024 44 mins  
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 to the sport,

277 – Understanding Genetic Potential

Dec 10 2024 48 mins  
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 spots remain available and I will stop taking

276 – IFBB Pro Lori Conley

Dec 03 2024 72 mins  
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 at the Master’s Olympia, future plans, and also her training

275 – IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Julia Whitesel

Nov 15 2024 81 mins  
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 knew we’d hit it off. In this chat we talk a LOT about h

274 – IFBB Bikini Pro Monique Chilcutt

Nov 04 2024 59 mins  
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 online course collection, available now! https://www.darinstarr.co

273 – IFBB Wellness Pro Teresa Myers

Oct 18 2024 66 mins  
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 me for a chat about her competitive experience, bodybuilding in general, and w

272 – Amateur vs. Professional Bodybuilding

Oct 04 2024 38 mins  
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 more familiar with. Some of the differences are pretty