The Drop Set: Bodybuilding Discussion on training, nutrition, motivation and mor‪e‬ Darin Starr

The Drop Set – Episode 176







FINALLY back in business after an extended hiatus!







Today I briefly catch you up on my home gym situation and a big announcement, and then dig in on 2 topics:







* How to step up your game and change expectations, using top level competitors as a measuring stick* I go about trying to fix competitive bodybuilding, with a big emphasis on the scoring system.







And along the way, a couple random rants and a fair bit of profanity. You’ve been warned!

The Drop Set – Episode 175







2:02 – The ever-critical LAWN UPDATE!







6:17 – Let’s talk about some pandemic-related changes to show format and how this can be a GOOD thing in the long-term







24:16 – Bethany (GA) asking about protein intake – what’s ideal, what are the concerns about going high and what other considerations should we have?







29:56 – FINALLY closing the loop on our conversation about stim-free pre-workout products, with some recommendations from Sally (WA) and Matt (via IG)







38:53 – Tasha (TX) with a very interesting question regarding glycogen depletion – let’s dig in!

The Drop Set – Episode 174







0:00 – Intro with new music!







0:43 – Our album is OUT! And no I’m not going to stop talking about it, sorry!







10:00 – A question from Brendan (a current client) asking about the risks and benefits of TRT, so let’s dive in for a full on primer on why it’s good, what to watch for, and what you can expect.







24:10 – Kristen submitted a question through the website asking for some guidance on macros during pregnancy – I had a few reservations but also here I outline my overall approach for that situation







31:20 – Anton (Libertyville, IL) called in asking about the possibility of competing in a handful of years and wondering about the benefits of doing a mock prep before then. Not surprisingly, I’m all in – but there’s a lot to talk about there!

The Drop Set – Episode 173







0:34 – Welcome back to me! Hiatus is OVER







2:45 – Updates and results from client shows







17:02 – Things that make me leave the house (note: short list!)







20:30 – An overdue album update! The official release date is 8/13, next Thursday!







27:00 – An update on my home gym which is feeling pretty ‘done’ and well put together now!

The Drop Set – Episode 172







0:00 – Coming in right at the start with an update from Erin (MN) on how things are working on stage and with spectators at her show next weekend







11:02 – Dannah (MN) asking about judging preferences in terms of size vs. conditioning







22:48 – Drew (WA) asking about pre-workout supplements – safe, effective?







28:00 – Story time! It’s Drew’s fault, but she wanted to hear the story about how I got to where I am now – so, strap in and let’s go on a ride!

The Drop Set – Episode 171







0:00 – Lots happening over here but you get a sample of some new music (with more in the outro too!) and a recap on what’s keeping me up at night (hint: it’s dubstep)







11:08 – Martina (KS) has questions about SARMs – possible compounds/cycles, sources to recommend, and more – I promise you my answer here will be vague enough to make your head spin!







20:51 – Tasha (TX) is wondering about a ‘metabolic floor’, if your maintenance level intake changes over time







27:01 – Dannah (MN) with a good question about crossovers in shows so I break it all down from the vocabulary down to the nitty gritty







37:19 – I respond to an email from listener Anton who has questions about why lower weight classes don’t make an appearance in the IFBB