The Ectomorph Body TypeThe ectomorph can be easily spotted in any weight room. They are often below the average weight for their height and have a skinny appearance. Ectomorphs tend to have very high metabolisms and often complain of relentless eating with little to no weight gain.
Common Ectomorph Characteristics Include:
Mara Hoskin, contributing writer on the book, "Slim Down Sister" teaches you about body type training.
Common Ectomorph Characteristics Include:
- Small joints
- Skinny appearance
- Hyperactive
- Fast metabolism
- Can eat whatever they want
- Get full easily
- Small chest and buttocks
- Difficulty building muscle
- Difficulty gaining weight
- Low body fat
- Narrow frame (“pencil frame”)
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- Train heavier with repetitions in the 5-10 range
- Take longer rest breaks (due to higher weights used)
- Do compound lifts
- Do not do cardio
- If you must do cardio make sure its HIIT style cardio
- Eat high density weight gainers for added calories
- Try high density foods such as almonds, avocado, or peanut butter
- Break calories up into several small meals if you cannot stomach big meals
- Eat at least 50-60% carbohydrates
- Drink tons of milk
- Eat foods you enjoy even if they are a little unhealthy (in moderation)
Mara Hoskin, contributing writer on the book, "Slim Down Sister" teaches you about body type training.
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