Originally posted by Satan
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I watch him too! BEASTMODE JONES!
So here's an explanation of bodytypes;
ECTOMORPH;
Typical traits of an ectomorph:
Small “delicate” frame and bone structure
Classic “hardgainer”
Flat chest
Small shoulders
Thin
Lean muscle mass
Finds it hard to gain weight
Fast metabolism
Ectomorphs find it very hard to gain weight. They have a fast metabolism which burns up calories very quickly. Ecto’s need a huge amount of calories in order to gain weight. Workouts should be short and intense focusing on big muscle groups. Supplements are definitely recommended. 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.
MESOMORPH;
Typical traits on a Mesomorph:
Athletic
Generally hard body
Well defined muscles
Rectangular shaped body
Strong
Gains muscle easily
Gains fat more easily than ectomorphs
The mesomorph body type responds the best to weight 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.
ENDOMORPH;
Typical traits of an Endomorph:
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 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.
So after all this, I need you guys to go here and fill it in;
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If you don't calculate in feet and lbs in your country, use google to convert it.
Whatever comes out at the above links (for example, 1800 BMRl) is what you're gonna need. Now go to this link with your kcal number, for ex. 1800 BMR, and divide it by whatever fits your lifestyle, or what you are going to be doing starting RIGHT NOW;
Harris Benedict Formula:
To determine your total daily calorie needs, multiply your BMR by the appropriate activity factor, as follows:
If you are sedentary (little or no exercise) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.2
If you are lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.375
If you are moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.55
If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.725
If you are extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training) : Calorie-Calculation = BMR x 1.9
So for example, your BMR is 1800 and you exercise 3-5 days a week, you put this in your calculator; 1800 x 1.55 = 2790
This number means every day, if you eat 2790 kcal (calories), you will stay the same weight. If you go above that number, you will gain weight, below the number, lose weight.
For bodybuilders, there's two types of seasons; Cutting period, and bulking period.
In bulking period, you gain alot of mass, put on weight, to become bigger (as in more mass and not being skinny). This is recommended for the ectomorph beginners. After a while when you think you are big enough, you will not only have gained muscle, but fat too. Here's where the cutting period starts; you start doing more cardio and lower your diet to below that 2790 kcal example number we have above. That's how you get these results;
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Now for exercises, as beginners I'd reccomend you guys try and build a solid base first, then after you have achieved this, go over and use a bodybuilding type of training schedule (I prefer 2 muscle groups a day, so;
Monday; Chest + Triceps
Thuesday: Back + Biceps
Wednesday: Legs + Shoulders
and then I'd start again;
Thursday: Chest + Triceps
Friday: Back + Biceps
Saturday: Legs + Shoulders
Sunday: REST (I will get more into this in my next post)