Ectomorphs have the most disadvantageous body type when it comes to building strength and muscle. Small joints, long limbs and a narrow frame are not the ideal characteristics on their own, therefore combining them on an ectomorphs frame just makes for an uphill battle once you get in the weights room. Strength is a relative …
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How often should a hardgainer workout? A hardgainer should workout 6 x days per week. 4 x days should be spent doing heavy weightlifting sessions and 2 x days should be for active recovery in the form of low intensity steady state cardio. As a hardgainer struggling to put on any sort of muscle mass …
Should an ectomorph do cardio? An ectomorph should do cardio as it’s beneficial to cardiovascular health. They should however limit the frequency and duration of cardio during a muscle building phase and focus on low intensity steady state cardio 2 – 3 days per week keeping heart rate between 60% – 70%. As an ectomorph, …
Progressive overload not working anymore is a common occurrence for those that take a linear approach to training and only focus on adding weight to the bar all the time. Progressive overload is probably my favourite principle when it comes to bodybuilding or improving body composition. It’s an incredibly simple concept, easy to apply even …
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