Ectomorph bodybuilding, will it be worth it?

Question

I am 5'6 and i am an ectomorph, I want to start bodybuilding soon and have read that it is hard work, I am prepared to work hard but I dont know if it will be worth it, what will i look like?, does anyone know a website with pics of ectomorph bodybuilers.

Answer 1

Frank Zane was the classic ectomorph as was serge nubret (they arev oldies but goodies look them up)

as an ectomorph growth will be slow - you need to rest a lot eat a lot train very hard but not for too long
yes you will end up with a good muscular body and you will always find it easy to be lean and ripped

no you will not end up with huge bulky muscles

as an example after 2-3 years hard work you might end up with 18" upper arms and 14 " forearms and they will look ripped and striated but you will not make 20" inches upper arms nor 17" forearms so set realistic goals


if you want a great looking ripped and athletic body you will get it!

Answer 2

If your doctor says you wont grow anymore, then you might be stuck. I grew all the way till 20 or so, but my little brother stopped at 15 or 16. It depends on your body, when you develop, and genetics. There is nothing wrong with lifting some weights to build some muscle. Now is definately the time for you, just dont get too overboard with the protein shakes. Do it all naturally, no need to look like a bulldog.

Answer 3

I'll be honest with you, in today's bodybuilding circuit too much emphasis is put on mass than definition. So your chances of winning the Olympia or Arnold Classic are pretty slim. But let that not prevent you from trying to reach your max genetic potential.

Answer 4

nevermind pictures, what you want is to be able to push-start cars! LOL Just eat healthy, exercise regularly, and stay away from steroids...hit the gym twice a week, but don't kill yourself doing it...