MALE BODY TYPES

We want you to workout smarter, not harder, so we are providing you with 3 body types to find your closest match so you understand what needs to be done to attain the body you desire!

The information we receive from your filling out your Body Type & Fitness Level will give us the data needed to design a program solely for you! If you are small we will add muscle so you can fill out your clothes, if you are overweight and soft we will trim you down so you can show off your muscles and if you are unhealthy we will help you overcome what ails you! 

ECTOMORPH

An ectomorph is a typical skinny guy. They have a light build with small joints and lean muscle. Usually ectomorph’s have long thin limbs with stringy muscles. Shoulders tend to be thin with little width.  Ectomorphs are the body type that is the most resistant to weight gain due to a fast metabolism. In other words, ectomorphs are often able to overeat, while gaining little or even no weight. This body type is mainly characterized by its lack of mass and tendency to have little body fat, are only lightly muscled and have a small frame (and joints). Because they have little fat, bone and muscle, ectomorphs naturally weigh less and would be at the lower end of the BMI scale. 

Ectomorph Traits
  • Small frame and bone structure
  • Classic “hardgainer”
  • Flat chest
  • Small shoulders
  • Thin
  • Lean muscle mass
  • Finds it hard to gain weight
  • Fast metabolism
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Ectomorphs find it very hard to gain weight. They have a fast metabolism which burns up calories very quickly. They need a huge amount of calories in order to gain weight. Workouts should be short and intense focusing on big muscle groups. Ectomorphs should eat before bed to prevent muscle catabolism during the night. Generally, ectomorphs can lose fat very easily which makes cutting back to lean muscle easier for them.  However, even the skinniest of guys can bulk up. Yes, it’s harder but if you’re willing to put in the hard work it can be done. ​

MESOMORPH

The mesomorph body type responds the best to resistance training. Gains are usually seen very quickly, especially for beginners. The downside to mesomorphs is they gain fat more easily than ectomorphs. This means they must watch their calorie intake. Usually a combination of weight training and cardio works best for mesomorphs.
 
The mesomorph body type is the most desirable body type for men. Fast-twitch muscle fibers are able to grow much larger with exercise and mesomorphs who do not wish to have a long, lean body have to be careful in their exercise choices. Unlike ectomorphs who gain muscle with great difficulty, mesomorphs can gain muscle almost by accident. If you are a mesomorph who wants to lose weight and reduce inches, you should focus on fat loss through diet and exercise that are right for their body type. Once you’ve lost the weight you wanted, you can always add more resistance training to add muscle to specific parts of your body where needed. 

Mesomorph Traits:
  • Athletic
  • Generally hard body
  • Well defined muscles
  • Rectangular shaped body
  • Strong
  • Gains muscle easily
  • Gains fat more easily than ectomorphs
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Unlike ectomorphs who have a delicate skeleton and naturally carry less fat and less muscle, mesomorphs do not look “right” skinny. Mesomorphs have larger bones and bigger muscles, which will stand out if body fat percentage is very low. Musculature will be particularly marked if the workout includes weight lifting. Thus, the result is a muscular, masculine body that is smaller than suits your mesomorphic frame, with sinewy limbs, along with bulging veins and muscles. This look becomes worse with age, as skin loses collagen and plumpness.

Endomorph

The endomorph body type is generally soft. Endomorphs gain fat very easily. Endo’s are usually of a shorter build with thick arms and legs. Muscles are strong, especially the upper legs. Endomorphs find they are naturally strong in leg exercises like the squat.
Endomorphs Traits
  • Soft and round body
  • Gains muscle and fat very easily
  • Is generally short
  • "Stocky" build
  • Round physique
  • Finds it hard to lose fat
  • Slow metabolism
  • Muscles not so well defined
  • When it comes to training, endomorphs find it very easy to gain weight. Unfortunately, a large portion of this weight is fat and not muscle. To keep fat gain to a minimum, endomorphs must always train cardio as well as weights. 
  • Usually supplements may not be needed as long as the person has a high protein intake in their diet.
Once you know you are endomorph, you know that you were born this way. Your propensity to gain weight is in your genes.  It’s not your fault that you gain weight easily. Once you understand that, you can stop blaming yourself for who you are and start educating yourself on how to maximize your body's potential.

As an endomorph, where your body falls short, your head should lead the way. In other words, you have to make a conscious, concerted effort to do the things your body should be doing for you automatically. If your body isn’t instinctively telling you to get moving, you have to make sure that exercise is part of your daily routine. If your metabolism is sluggish, you need to eat the right foods that will fire up your metabolism. To put it plain as day, you need to bust your ass by exercising and eating right for your body type.
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Endomorphs don’t have to be fat. In fact, endomorphs shouldn’t even be fat. I'm going to toss in my opinion that no ectomorph can beat an in-shape endomorph in swimwear or sports clothing. The ectomorph’s body lacks curves, while the endomorph’s body is all about the curves. You are at a disadvantage in that you have to work harder that any of the other body types to control your body fat percentage but if you do the work your body can be incredibly spectacular.
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