What body type are you? (Men only)

1. Your ability to gain/lose weight sounds more like

HAS). I can’t gain weight easily, in the form of fat or muscle.

B). I can gain muscle easily and gain very little fat

vs). I gain fat easily, may have some muscle tone, but it’s hard for me to get “shaggy”

2. My bone structure is

HAS). Small

B). medium to large

vs). Large

3. I gain muscle

HAS). Slowly, I look like a long distance runner.

B). Easily, it’s easy for me to tear apart

vs). easily, but I rarely see myself torn

4. My body looks more like

HAS). Short torso, long limbs, narrow chest and shoulders, long lean muscles

B). Large chest, long torso, solid lean muscles

vs). Short neck, wide stature, round face, smooth appearance.

5. As a child I went

HAS). Slim

B). Average

vs). Chubby

6. In the sun I tend to

HAS). burns easily

B). tan well

vs). Burn then tan

7. If I go a whole week without exercising, I will.

HAS). Stay the same, or maybe lose a pound or two

B). stay the same

vs). weight gain

8. If I diet for a week without exercising, I will.

HAS). Lose weight

B). Lose a few pounds, but look the same

vs). still the same

9. I am mostly like

HAS). A runner

B). a bodybuilder

vs). A soccer player

10. My fat/muscle ratio is

HAS). Low fat / low muscle

B). Low fat / high muscle

vs). High fat / high muscle

Answers:

mostly A – ectomorph

If you fall into this category, you are likely to be a thin, tall, and frail person who cannot gain weight easily. Since this site is about bodybuilding, I am sure this is not the style you are looking for. However, not all hope is lost. People who are ectomorphs need to add more calories to their diets. Be careful not to add calories in one or two large meals, because your body can’t use all of them as fuel to add muscle. It’s a better idea to spread these calories over 5-7 meals a day. Also be careful about the types of food you are eating. It’s easy for people with a high metabolism to go out and eat fast food all the time, because it doesn’t affect their weight. But, when you’re trying to gain muscle, eating high-quality food counts just as much as when you’re trying to lose weight. You can have fat intake of up to 30% of your diet, but try to get most of it from quality fats like fish and vegetable oils. When it comes to exercise, ectomorphs should limit their cardio activities and focus more on lifting weights. When lifting, you should aim for lower reps using heavy weights. Resting between sets is important, as is resting between workouts so your muscles have time to grow. The best exercises to do are heavy compound movements like deadlifts, squats, bench presses, and pulldowns. The main focus should be on putting on mass and worrying about definition a bit later.

mostly B – Mesomorph

If you fall into this category, consider yourself lucky. This is the ideal body type for bodybuilding. It is not extremely difficult for you to gain or lose weight, and you can pack on muscle quickly. People in this category should aim for 4-6 healthy, well-balanced meals per day. Your fat intake should be around 20% of your daily calories, and you should aim to consume 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body mass. Remember, just because you’re blessed with the ideal body type doesn’t mean you can slack off eating extra dessert and skipping workouts. As you age and these habits take hold, you will begin to notice problem areas on your body and health issues. When you are in the gym, you should strength train 2-3 times a week and do aerobic activities either daily or every other day. Since everyone is different, you need to prioritize your workouts in the best possible way for your own personal benefit.

mostly C – endomorph

If you are an endomorph, you are probably rather round or soft looking. You can have muscles but you have very little tone. To achieve the bodybuilding look you want, it is extremely important to focus on both healthy eating and exercise. You will probably have to cut calories from your daily diet. Start by eating smaller portions, more often throughout the day (every 2-3 hours), about 4-6 meals a day. Eating your last meal 3-4 hours before bed is an easy way to cut calories and speed up weight loss. Be sure to eat plenty of lean protein and fiber-rich foods, such as beans, whole grains, brown rice, fruits, and vegetables. When it comes to exercise, you should get at least 30 minutes of cardio activity 5-6 days a week and strength training two to three times a week. Make sure to rest at least 2 days between your strength training workouts. You can focus on major muscle group exercises like deadlifts and squats, and you’ll also want to incorporate isolation exercises for more tone.

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