If you’re the type of guy who drops weight without effort, it’s easy to dismiss the concept of somatotyping. There is ongoing debate amongst bodybuilders about how much your body type, be it ectomorphic (e.g. slender athletes like marathon runners or swimmers), mesomorphic (e.g. sprinters), or endomorphic (e.g. powerlifters or strongmen) matters. We believe it’s something you should keep in mind.
As a competitive bodybuilder, you have a goal of packing on muscle and being ripped, while also having a well-proportioned, symmetrical physique. So while some of us can drop fat without even trying, the same people usually have a tougher time putting on muscle. On the other hand, there are people that have the exact opposite problem. This is where knowing your body type and what diet and training strategies have worked for others with a similar physique like your own will provide you with a good starting point to help you reach your goals. That being said, talk to guys in your gym with a similar body type to see what strategies work for them. Also, stay tuned for Episode #3 of the Body Challenge Podcast for further advice on training and dieting for your somatotype.
Tags: Bodybuilding, ectomorph, endomorph, genetics, mesomorph, somatotyping, weight training
I am an ectomorphic type in so far as I am slender and I cannot seem to gain weight.
However, at one time I weighed 220, but now I am down to 185. I am trying to get back to 220 with muscle, but it is diificult for me. Can you advise which exercises I should be doing and the type of diet I should be on.
Also my arms have lost size and I cannot get them back to wherre they were. Any ideas?
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