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One Goal at a Time

One of the best tips I can give anyone when looking to gain results is to focus on one goal at a time. I hear people say they want to get 'Big and Lean' in a short space of time, and that just isn't realistic. By aiming for one goal at a time you will get much more out of what you are trying to achieve.

As I personally started out skinny, for me to gain size I need to run a bulking plan.  This is a high calorie, healthy diet along with a well-structured strength & hypertrophy weight training plan. Doing this, I pack on as much lean mass as possible while keeping an eye on body fat and making sure it stays at a reasonable level. Once finished the plan, having reached a plateau with my weight gain I move into a cutting phase, where my aim is to hold as much muscle mass as possible while burning fat. For this I use my unique carb cycle along with a mixture of styles of weights and cardio training. 

It really comes down to where you are with your current condition and what goals you are out to reach. If you are leaner and looking for mass, then I believe it's best to run a bulking plan and if you are bigger and looking to cut down and gain lean muscle then cutting is the way forward. It's also about keeping your training entertaining, by mixing it up, setting and aiming for new goals keeps you driven for more. 

Click on the links to check out my Lean Bulking and Complete Cutting Plans which come with my full support!  

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One of the best tips I can give anyone when looking to gain results is to focus on one goal at a time. I hear people say they want to get 'Big and Lean' in a short space of time, and that just isn't realistic. By aiming for one goal at a time you will get much more out of what you are trying to achieve.

As I personally started out skinny, for me to gain size I need to run a bulking plan.  This is a high calorie, healthy diet along with a well-structured strength & hypertrophy weight training plan. Doing this, I pack on as much lean mass as possible while keeping an eye on body fat and making sure it stays at a reasonable level. Once finished the plan, having reached a plateau with my weight gain I move into a cutting phase, where my aim is to hold as much muscle mass as possible while burning fat. For this I use my unique carb cycle along with a mixture of styles of weights and cardio training. 

It really comes down to where you are with your current condition and what goals you are out to reach. If you are leaner and looking for mass, then I believe it's best to run a bulking plan and if you are bigger and looking to cut down and gain lean muscle then cutting is the way forward. It's also about keeping your training entertaining, by mixing it up, setting and aiming for new goals keeps you driven for more. 

Click on the links to check out my Lean Bulking and Complete Cutting Plans which come with my full support!  

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Keeping motivated is Key!

always make sure I have new goals to reach every week in the gym. I am a strong believer in keeping it fresh so when done with a set program I am more keen then ever to get started on a new one. Seeing progression and changes to my body are definitely the key factors that keep me going back for more. I love pushing my body to the limit in every session and seeing the changes I get from different types of training.
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always make sure I have new goals to reach every week in the gym. I am a strong believer in keeping it fresh so when done with a set program I am more keen then ever to get started on a new one. Seeing progression and changes to my body are definitely the key factors that keep me going back for more. I love pushing my body to the limit in every session and seeing the changes I get from different types of training.
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My favourite excersises

My favourite exercise would have to be a muscle up as its different from the normal type of training that a lot of people do and its a challenge to learn how to do it. Also its a cool looking exercise and people will always want to be able to know how you do it.  I like to mix up my styles of training and stay athletic by doing lots of gymnastic style exercises. I usually do this between programs and sometimes on my rest days.
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My favourite exercise would have to be a muscle up as its different from the normal type of training that a lot of people do and its a challenge to learn how to do it. Also its a cool looking exercise and people will always want to be able to know how you do it.  I like to mix up my styles of training and stay athletic by doing lots of gymnastic style exercises. I usually do this between programs and sometimes on my rest days.
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Getting Started


I remember when I first started going to the gym just under 5 years ago, and it wasn’t exactly the easiest thing to do!  You are surrounded by people who have been training a long time and it can be very intimidating and easily put you off, as it almost did to me a few times. This is one thing that I try my best to help with when I see someone new in the gym. For some reason, most people in the gym never seem to go out of their way to help newbies when the simplest of help or even interaction could be the reason for them keeping fitness in their lives. When you are starting out in the gym it is too easy to forget that everyone starts somewhere whether it be overweight, skinny, or just unfit.  In the beginning if I had the knowledge I had now I would have gained results a lot faster and more efficiently.  Now knowing this I am more than happy to help and motivate anyone who is just starting out as I know the importance of having that help. 


If you are new to the gym and want some help contact me on ross@dickersonross.com.

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I remember when I first started going to the gym just under 5 years ago, and it wasn’t exactly the easiest thing to do!  You are surrounded by people who have been training a long time and it can be very intimidating and easily put you off, as it almost did to me a few times. This is one thing that I try my best to help with when I see someone new in the gym. For some reason, most people in the gym never seem to go out of their way to help newbies when the simplest of help or even interaction could be the reason for them keeping fitness in their lives. When you are starting out in the gym it is too easy to forget that everyone starts somewhere whether it be overweight, skinny, or just unfit.  In the beginning if I had the knowledge I had now I would have gained results a lot faster and more efficiently.  Now knowing this I am more than happy to help and motivate anyone who is just starting out as I know the importance of having that help. 


If you are new to the gym and want some help contact me on ross@dickersonross.com.

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If you cant get to the gym....

Everyone has restrictions when it comes to exercising.  It’s about how you overcome them that is important. When I am away on holiday or anywhere where there isn’t a gym I still train but in a different way.  As equipment is an issue I stick to body weight exercises such as press ups, squats, lunges, abdominal crunches and more. When performing these I usually put them into full body workouts hitting every major muscle group. This is to keep my muscles working and maintain fitness while away from a gym. I train a lot of people that can only get to a gym once or twice a week and I often offer them these types of sessions to perform at home.  Integrate my Home Training Plan into your overall fitness program to keep you moving wherever you are
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Everyone has restrictions when it comes to exercising.  It’s about how you overcome them that is important. When I am away on holiday or anywhere where there isn’t a gym I still train but in a different way.  As equipment is an issue I stick to body weight exercises such as press ups, squats, lunges, abdominal crunches and more. When performing these I usually put them into full body workouts hitting every major muscle group. This is to keep my muscles working and maintain fitness while away from a gym. I train a lot of people that can only get to a gym once or twice a week and I often offer them these types of sessions to perform at home.  Integrate my Home Training Plan into your overall fitness program to keep you moving wherever you are
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