<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">In this episode I break down how to build an actual training program from scratch — not just a collection of exercises, but a structured plan with intention behind every decision. From needs analysis to split selection, volume, intensity, and progression, this is the framework most people never get but every serious physique athlete needs.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Plus — the financial reality of competing that nobody lays out for you before you register. Entry fees, suit costs, tan, hair, makeup, federation membership, show day incidentals, and the travel variable that catches first-timers off guard. What a local show actually costs vs. a travel show, and how to compete smart without cutting corners that show up on stage.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11534" src="https://fivestarrphysique.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/290.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="600" /></p> <div>Call in and leave a voicemail with your question!  865-226-9284</div> <div></div> <div>Bikini Blueprint is available now at pre-launch pricing &#8211; get in while it&#8217;s hot!  https://fivestarrphysique.com/bikini-blueprint/</div> <div></div> <div>Online coaching with Darin and a whole lot more (site updated recently!):</div> <div>http://fivestarrphysique.com/</div> <div></div> <div>Check out my online course collection, available now!  https://fivestarrphysique.com/courses/</div> <div></div> <div>Check me out on YouTube and subscribe to see what’s coming up next:  https://www.youtube.com/@darin_starr</div> <div></div> <div>Check me out on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedropsetpodcast</div>