BODY TYPE & SUPER POWERS - FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY
BODY TYPE & SUPER POWERS FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY!
A system of classification of human physical types was developed by U.S. psychologist W.H. Sheldon. He gave us the extreme ectomorph mesomorph endomorph classifications.
1. Ectomorph: Slim, lean or Thin
2. Endomorph: Robust, Thick, Very Voluptuous, Teddy Bear or Pear Shaped
3. Mesomorph: Muscular with a high metabolism and responsive muscle cells
These classifications are especially important to get an understanding of how quickly we gain muscle or lose fat.
The Ectomorph
PHYSIQUE and CHARACTERISTICS
• Narrow hips and clavicles
• Small wrist/ankles
• Thin build
• Longer muscle bellies
• Long limbs
SIMPLE “TRUTHS”
• You are typically not the strongest person in the room
• Your muscle growth rate can be slow
“SUPER” POWERS
• Fast metabolism prevents fat accumulation
• Leaner figure emphasizes muscle growth making smaller gains more noticeable
• Gravity is nicer to you. you have the potential to be agile, fast and possibly be an endurance athlete
• You can eat piles of food and stay looking the same
The Endomorph
PHYSIQUE and CHARACTERISTICS
• Blocky, Teddy bear, Very Voluptuous
• Thick rib cage
• Thicker joints
• Hips as wide (or wider)
than clavicles
• Shorter limbs
• Above average Gluteus Maximus and Thick Thighs
SIMPLE “TRUTHS”
• Slow Fat Burning Rate
• You have to take it easy with high impact exercises (jumping, sprinting etc.)
“SUPER” POWERS
• Fast Muscle Growth Rate
• Typically, Very strong!
• OFTEN TIMES YOU GIVE THE BEST HUGS
The Mesomorph
PHYSIQUE and CHARACTERISTICS
• Wide clavicles
• Narrow waist
• Thinner joints
• Long and round muscle bellies
• General Athletic built
SIMPLE “TRUTHS”
• You can have injuries due to muscular imbalances
• Rare body type
• Maybe overconfident in body look leading to a lack of any kind of physical fitness. this laziness could result in poor cardiovascular health among other things.
“SUPER” POWERS
• Looking fit for no good reason
• A Fast Muscle Growth Rate
• A Fast Fat Burning Rate
Most people fall under a combination of two types.
Recommendations:
• Ectomorph: Lift heavy weights with low reps. eat a surplus of healthy protein, carbs, and fats if you wish to grow muscle and or become stronger.
• Mesomorph: Don't worry about getting "bulky," but watch out for creeping fat gains. You're not impervious to fat gain!
• Endomorph: If you find yourself doing lots of work and still gaining weight, the answer is probably in the kitchen.