Body Types

Body type influences how you respond to diet and training. Understand your body type in order to plan your muscle building training and diet program.

ECTOMORPH

An ectomorph is your typical bean pole like individual. Ecto’s have a light build with smaller joints and lean muscle. Usually ectomorph’s have longer/thinner limbs with stringy muscles. Shoulders tend to be thin with very little width.

Typical traits of an ectomorph:

Small “fragile” frame and bone structure

Classic “can go to the gym 8 days a week and gain nothing”

Flat chest

Small shoulders

Very thin

Lean muscle mass

Finds it difficult to gain weight

Rapid metabolism

Ectomorphs find it very difficult to gain weight. They have a fast metabolism which allows their bodies to burn calories at a rapid pace. Ecto’s need a  amount of calories in order to gain weight. Workouts should be brief and intense focusing on the biggest muscle groups on the body. I recommend the use of supplements to aide muscle growth. Ectomorphs should eat before bed to prevent muscle catabolism during the night. Be careful because ecto’s lose fat easily which makes going back to lean muscle. My advice CARBS CARBS CARBS LIFT LIFT LIFT !!!!!!!!!

MESOMORPH –MY BODY TYPE

A mesomorph has a larger bone structure, large muscles and is naturally athletic. Mesomorphs are the ideal body type for bodybuilding. They have to monitor their carb intake because they gain and lose weight easily. They truly are the best body type for bodybuilding and strength training.

Typical traits on a Mesomorph:

Athletic

Solid body

Tone musculature

Strong

Rectangular shaped body

Gains muscle quickly and more easily

Gains fat more easily than ectomorphs

When it comes to weight training mesomorphs gain the fastest. Beginners usually see gains very quickly. The downside to mesomorphs is they gain fat more easily than ectomorphs. Weight training and cardio are crucial for meso’s because they gain weight a lot faster than ecto’s.  Get IN THE GYM OR YOU WILL GET LOVE HANDLES!!!

ENDOMORPH

The endomorph body type is solid and generally soft. Endomorphs gain fat faster than the other body types. Endo’s usually have a short build with thick arms and legs. Their lower legs are very strong. They are usually strong all around. Endomorphs find they are naturally strong in leg exercises like the squat.

Typical traits of an Endomorph:

Soft and round body

Gains muscle and fat very easily

Is generally short and “stocky”

Round physique

Finds it hard to lose fat

Slow metabolism

Gaining weight is very easy for endomorphs. However, that weight is usually fat and not muscle. CARDIO IS A MUST! Don’t slack on your cardio or you will continue to gain fat. Supplements usually are not needed just keep your protein intake up.

combination of body types.

These body types are not definite; most guys have a combination of two body types. Either ectomorph/mesomorph or mesomorph/endomorph are common combos. Some meso’s can gain weight like an endo.

I hope you can figure out which type of body type you are now. You should be able to identify it from the descriptions given in this article.

My final advice is that, regardless of body type, you need to be in the gym working out and running. Supplements never hurt either……..

                       -Tustbuster