As an ectomorph, I know how hard it can be to gain weight. Ectomorphs are naturally slender and tend not to gain fat or muscle easily. Ectomorphism is a beneficial trait in endurance sports, and it allows me to seemingly eat whatever I want without gaining much weight, which is often the envy of my friends and acquaintances. To discover your own body type and its impact on your fitness goals, take our Body Type Quiz and find out if you’re an Endomorph , Ectomorph , or Mesomorph .

However, being an ectomorph is a drawback in strength sports like bodybuilding and powerlifting .

That said, I’ve never let my ectomorphic tendencies stop me and have managed to gain decent amounts of muscle, once tipping the scales at a pretty solid 220 pounds. I achieved this by bulking.

Bulking

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