When coming up with your strategy of how to bulk up and gain weight, it is necessary that you determine your body type. There are generally 3 types: ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph. The names sound like something out of a sci-fi movie (or the Might Morphin’ Power Rangers 🙂 ), however it is beneficial for you to determine which of these labels fits your body type the best. Of course, many people can also actually be combinations of these.
Ectomorph:
usually thin (even skinny), small frame and thin bones, lean muscles, fast metabolism
hard to gain weight
usually hard-gainers
Mesomorph:
large bone structure, large muscles, athletic
can gain very quickly, however the downside to that is that they can also gain fat quickly
Endomorph:
big, solid, soft and round body, stocky, slow metabolism
hard to lose fat
Combination:
different types