body types

Ultimate Guide to Body Types (Ectomorph, Endomorph, & Mesomorph)

September 7, 2023 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Body types ectomorph endomorph mesomorph image — This is the ultimate guide to body types (ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph).

Have you ever heard of the endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph body types?

For example, have you ever been in a gym and heard someone say something like, “I’m an ectomorph, so I’ve always had problems building muscle.”

Or, have you read somewhere that top bodybuilders are usually mesomorphs because they can gain muscle just by looking at a set of weights?

When you get into bodybuilding, you will often hear the terms endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph because these are classifications known as somatotypes.

Once you know what kind of body type you have, it’s easier to reach your fitness goals since you can design a diet and workout program that matches your genetic potential.

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Build a Greek God Physique (Workout, Diet & More)

June 28, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Some amateur bodybuilders wake up at 5 a.m., crush through 90-minute training sessions, sacrifice alcohol and cheat meals, and commit to nothing but “clean” eating.

All in the name of pushing their bodies to their limits.

Others choose a celebrity or athlete with rock-hard abs and bulging biceps they too crave.

Maybe it’s Hugh Jackman (circa Wolverine), Bruce Lee, Rocky-era Sylvester Stallone, or none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

But what happens when your ideal physique dates back to 900 BC Ancient Greece?

If you’re itching for a symmetrical, bulky, and low-fat body, here’s the ultimate guide to building a Greek God physique — from the workout and diet plan to ideal measurements.

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Ripped vs Shredded Body: What’s the Difference?

April 2, 2023 By Daniel Louwrens, B.S., PT | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

We all know how Deadpool looked in his movie, yeah? Ryan was pretty ripped!

We all also know how Wolverine looked in X-Men: Days of Future Past — he was absolutely shredded, and he had veins on his chest, for crying out loud!

Getting shredded ain’t easy, but getting ripped isn’t a walk in the park, either. So, it’s Deadpool vs. Wolvie … ripped vs. shredded.

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Wiry Build Body Type Definition & Workout Routine

January 27, 2023 By Siera Lutz | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

We all have different body types and builds. For some it is very easy to build muscles, while others have a larger frame and no muscle, and still others just appear to be string beans.

For those of you out there with a wiry build, we understand how difficult it can be to pack on the muscle. So we put together this workout routine specifically to help you put muscle onto your wiry body.

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Using Calisthenics to Build a Greek God Physique

January 27, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

After dabbling in the gym for a while and packing on some long-sought-after noob gains, you picked up on somewhat of a trend: heavy barbells + high intensity = sheer mass.

In fact, us lumping the terms “calisthenics” and “Greek God physique” together in the same title probably triggered some skepticism.

There’s no way in hell you can look like a Greek God with little more than your body weight, right?

We hate to break it to you, but you’d be both incorrect and naive.

Now, let’s talk about the link between calisthenics and the Greek God physique & how the Ancient Grecian warriors used bodyweight exercises to reach peak athleticism.

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7 Steps to Build a Superhero Physique (Workout Included)

January 27, 2023 By Siera Lutz | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Superhero physique featured image — Here are 7 crucial steps to build an incredible superhero physique that draws attention.

So you want to be Superman… or at least look like him anyway.

Contrary to common belief, building a superhero physique is not as far off as you’d think. Below we outline the 7 steps you need to portray your rock hard superhero body.

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Get a Flat Belly & Big Booty (Workout & Meal Plan)

January 20, 2023 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Every time you scroll through your Instagram feed, you see women with flat stomachs and big booties. You probably think to yourself, “I’ll never look like that.”

The thing is — you can! You just have to be willing to put in a little bit of hard work at the gym.

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7 Steps to Build an Aesthetic Body

January 20, 2023 By Natalie DePriest | Reviewed By: Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Aesthetic physique body — Here are 7 effective tips to build a visually aesthetic body.

Let’s be honest. Most of us start working out because we want to build a body that looks good. We want big arms, a thick chest, and six-pack abs that make heads turn. We want that enviable v-shape that makes the ladies love us and the guys want to be us. Sure, getting healthy is a nice bonus, but for most of us, exercise is all about aesthetics.

An “aesthetic body type” is one that is built for visual appeal. It’s not about getting big and bulky like the guys you see on stage at a bodybuilding show or building strength and endurance for athletic performance.

An aesthetic body is a dense, hard, and well-defined natural physique with broad shoulders, a square masculine chest, rock hard arms, a slim waist, and athletic legs with minimal body fat. Easier said than done, right? Here are seven real aesthetic body tips for a visual impact physique.

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Men with Skinny Legs: 5 Tips to Build a Bigger Lower Body

November 10, 2022 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Do you wear sweatpants to the gym because you’re insecure about your scrawny legs? Does it seem like no matter what you do, jacked legs will never be in your future?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, stick around – we’re about to go over the best ways to add some muscle mass to your lower body!

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Why Are My Wrists So Skinny? (Build Bigger Forearms)

November 10, 2022 By Jess Billitz, B.S., CPT

Skinny wrists are fantastic for three reasons: Every watch fits, they make your biceps and triceps look massive, and you can get your hand to the bottom of a Pringles can for crumbs!

But they’re not much of a hot commodity at the gym where physique is everything.

It’s time to stop blaming lousy genetics, so keep reading to find out why your wrists are so skinny and five of the best ways to make bulky forearms a reality.

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