Body Types

There are three main body types, which are; Ectomorph, Mesomorph & Endomorph. What are the differences? Understand the differences and know more of what you should do or do less (perhaps avoid) the exercises. 

Ectomorph

Appearance: Looks lean & long, skinny, naturally slim

Traits: Small frame & bone structure, hard to gain weight, flat chest, small shoulders, thin, lean muscle mass, fast/high metabolism, hyperactive

What should you do?

Train in compound movements (big muscles group)

Workouts short and intense

Get enough protein

Train isolate (single) muscles as finisher

What you should do LESS?

Over-emphasize on isolate (single) muscles

Too much cardio

How often should you train/exercise?

2 – 3 times a week

Compound workouts. Workout example: Bench press, squats and etc

Mesomorph

Appearance: Well-built, athletic, naturally lean

Traits: Rectangular body shape, gains muscles easily, broad/square shoulders, efficient metabolism, losing fats easy, bodyfat evenly distributed

What should you do?

Workouts combination of weights and cardio

Time your workouts

Set personal best

Watch your calorie intake

What you should do LESS?

Eat whatever you like

Take your body for granted

How often should you train/exercise?

2 – 4 times a week

Train in H.I.I.T.

Workout examples: Box jumps, sprints, burpees, chin ups, etc

Endomorph

Appearance: Pear Shape, softer and rounder built,

Traits: Round body, gains muscles and fats easily, large frame, high levels of body fats (may be overweight), finds it hard to lose weight, slow metabolism, muscles not so defined

What should you do?

Workout combination of cardio and weights

Train with intensity

Watch your carb intake

Build your shoulders

What you should do LESS?

Do endless crunches

Jog for hours

Drink sports drinks

How often should you train/exercise?

3 – 5 times a week

Split workout routines, such as;

Example: Monday: Upper body, Tuesday: Cardio, Wednesday: rest, Thursday: Lower Body weights, Friday: Upper Body

Sources & Photos: MenFitness, superskinny, musclesandstrength, thescience,