Muscle Maximizer – The Seven Main Body Types

Most people have only heard of three body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. But according to Kyle Leon, creator of The Muscle Maximizer, there are four other body types that are among the top three on the body type spectrum. They are: ecto-mesomorph, meso-ectomorph, meso-endomorph and endo-mesomorph. In this article we are going to take a look at the seven body types.

ectomorph

Ectomorphs are long and gangly. They have thin bones, a narrow frame, and lean muscles. Because they have such a high metabolism, it is difficult for them to gain weight. On one hand, it’s a blessing because they burn fat very easily. On the other hand, it’s a curse because they have a hard time building real muscle without supplements. He had an ectomorph friend in college who constantly lifted weights to get “polished” but stayed as skinny as ever because he didn’t eat enough.

Mesomorph

Mesomorphs are slightly shorter and have thick bones, a broader frame, and large muscles. This body type is ideal for weight lifters. The only drawback is that they gain weight more easily, so if they don’t control their calories they will have a layer of fat covering their big muscles. That’s why they need to do some cardio in addition to lifting weights.

endomorph

Endormorphs are even shorter and have large bones, large arms, and large legs. They are often called “short and stocky.” Due to their slow metabolism, they tend to gain weight very easily. That’s why it’s important that they get plenty of cardiovascular exercise and make sure that a large portion of their calories come from protein.

ecto-mesomorph

Basically these people are ectomorphs but with some mesomorphic tendencies. They are tall and lean with a high metabolism, but can still build a fair amount of muscle. Like ectomorphs, they will need to take supplements to help them gain muscle, but they shouldn’t have as much trouble doing so as full ectomorphs.

meso-ectomorph

These people, on the other hand, or mesomorphs with some ectomorphic tendencies. They are shorter with thicker bones, but have a harder time building muscle than full mesomorphs. Because they gain weight more easily, they need to watch their caloric intake.

meso-endomorph

These are mesomorphs with some endomorph tendencies. They gain muscle and fat very easily, but it is more difficult for them to lose fat than it is for mesomorphs. Usually these are the guys in the gym who, despite their big guts, are lifting an insane amount of weight. For them, it is essential not to consume too many carbohydrates.

endo-mesomorph

And last but not least are the endo-mesomorphs. They are endomorphs with mesomorphic tendencies. That means they’re soft and round, but they don’t have as big of a gut as endomorphs. They don’t have a problem gaining weight, but they need to do cardio to keep most of that weight from being fat.