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Or perhaps even a variation of types.   Does it really matter what type you are?  In the grand scheme of things…of course not….but it does help to know ahead of time when goal setting, planning nutrition direction and maximizing muscle building.    Let’s face it, genetics DO play a role in our ability to lose weight, gain weight and when it comes to building and showing muscles.  By the age of twenty one or so, you’ve been delt your “genetic cards”.   So don’t become easily frustrated in this Bodybuilding initiative if you have a hard time achieving your goals….instead, do a little research - it may help you.  I can’t even count the amount of bodyspace visits and Private Messages  I’ve had from both male and female  who each believe they just can’t seem to make any noticeable progress no matter what they do.  Now, keep in mind that I’m not saying that it’s ALL genetics…nor am I even going to guess on a percentage of how much I think it plays.  But I can tell you that the training program of an Ectomorph shouldn’t be the same as an Endomorph…for example.  The end result will hopefully be the same, mind you…but it’s the “how do I get there” that will be different….and perhaps ‘how long it takes’, too.Right here on BB.COM, do a search for each of the three types.  You’ll find great articles written around each specific body type to help steer you in the right direction to maximize your bodybuilding….from each profile’s nutrition to workout routines.  There’s even a fun online “test” you can take which will help you identify which one you have a tendency to project.   It’s right here:   http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm

Famous Ectomorphs:  Lisa Kudrow, Kate Moss,  Edward Norton, Brad Pitt

Famous Mesomorphs:  Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Sylvester Stallone

Famous Endomorphs:  Oprah Winfrey, John Goodman and Kate Winslet

Me (not famous…perhaps infamous..LOL!),  I’m an  Ecto-Mesomorph (a “combo”).  I can sculpt and build muscle easily,  can get long lasting “pumps”,  but I have a small bone frame, very high metabolism (can’t do a lot of cardio while bodybuilding - - I burn everything off),  can’t pack on a lot of mass weight,  am on a high protein/100% whey diet.  In other words, my body tells me it wants to be a “lean, mean, fightin’ machine”.  So that’s what I’m gonna be - - that’s how I orient my goals - -  that’s how I train - - - and most important of all….I’m happy. Good luck folks!!!Geoff