Do you feel like no matter how much you eat, your body won’t bulk up? If you’re tall, slim, and struggle to gain muscle or weight, you’re likely an ectomorph. While having a fast metabolism ...

There are three different types of somatotypes, which describe the general shape of the human body — endomorphs, ectomorphs, and mesomorphs. While it’s not a universally accepted science ...

Ectomorphs are generally tall ... don’t freak out,” she says. “Your quads might bulk up a bit at first, but the overall amount of cardio will balance it out.” Why? Developed quads help ...

what to read next Ectomorphs: skinny guys that struggle to gain weight. They're your classic “hard-gainers”. Endomorphs: large-bodied and generally soft, these bodies gain bulk easily but also ...

If you’d categorize yourself as tall, thin, or lanky, you might be an ectomorph. It’s one of the three main body types (along with endomorph and mesomorph), which some experts say can provide ...

In other words, I’m an ectomorph: lanky and lean, with a high metabolism, little body fat, and not a lot of muscle. Ectomorph is a common term at the gym, along with mesomorph and endomorph.

There are benefits to learning how to work out for your body type. In fact, the best exercises for ectomorphs do differ slightly from the best exercises for mesomorphs or endomorphs; the other two ...

A dietitian has shared the correct diet for each of the three body types - ectomorph, endomorph and mesomorph - and what you should be eating on each. Susie Burrell, from Sydney, said eating right ...

Understanding your body type may help inform your eating and exercise habits for “optimal” health. Everyone has a unique body. What “healthy” looks like for one person, may be different ...