Question 1

how can i gain ripped muscle as an ectomorph?

Accepted Answer

Depends!: You can get in much better shape.  This is what exercise is primarily for.  Looks are important but secondary to this goal. Whatever your build, however, it can be much improved by a combination of weight training and cardio activity. However, you must laso lose uncessary weight as well to get "ripped." therefore a diet plan is needed as well. We all have genetic limitations, but you can improve!

Question 2

what is the best way to gain muscle for an ectomorph?

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Hit it hard: A light-boned man may be an easy or hard gainer. If you do resistance exercises 3 sets of 10 reps maximum weight 3x/week for each muscle group, you will gain. A slow gainer can enhance benefits using creatine and/or an electronic muscle stimulator if okay with the personal physician. 'ectomorph' is an old subscientific term; you're who you are; build and harden what you have.

Question 3

what to do if i'm hard gainer. i did gym for 6 moths though my muscles blowed out. but the problem is that what to do if i'm ectomorph.?

Accepted Answer

Enjoy your body: Most women prefer a lean, defined man and many especially like your 'swimmer's build.' Creatine and perhaps an electronic muscle stimualtor will help with mass if that's important to you, but if you got defined, many of the 'big' guys are jealous of you. Eat enough lean protein and keep gymming for the fun &amp; friendships.

Question 4

iam ectomorph iam 5,9 and iam very thin and i weight 150 can i use steroid to gain muscle and gain weights?

Accepted Answer

Safe Weight Gain?: Steroids should not be your choice to gain weight. In fact your current Ht to Wt is actually healthy. Any addition weight can be gained through weight lifting combined with increased and correct protein/fat/carb intake. Consider a gym trainer to help guide you in a plan for both.

Question 5

what is a good way for an ectomorph exercise to lose abdominal fat and to gain muscle mass at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Weight training: Any vigorous exercise will do; weight training may be more effecive. It is not feasible to target fat loss to a particular area, you will need to reduce your caloric intake while maintaining protein intake of about one gram/kg of body weight.

Question 6

how can i build muscle at 75?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: First get clearance from your family physician or geriatrician, then start exercising. There's no day like today to start! you don't need to go to the gym or buy any fancy equipment. Just try a few push ups, squats and a short walk to start. You can also curl & press cans of food and graduate up to gallons of water. Don't forget proper nutrition w/plenty of lean protein, fiber & healthy fats.

Question 7

what is the correct way to build muscle?

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Exercise: Resistive exercise like lifting weights, doing sit ups, bench press, etc--

if really weak after muscle break down, this is very gradual.

Question 8

what kind of workouts should i do to build muscle?

Accepted Answer

Resistance!: Weight training for both upper and lower extremities, doing anterior and posterior muscle groups, completed by intense cardio (windsprints).  There are to many variables and equipment to define a specific program, but weights have an advantage over machines! get plenty of protein! 2 grams/2.2 lbs of body weight!
alternate muscle groups every other day!

Question 9

will creatine help build muscle?

Accepted Answer

No: Muscle growth is the result of exercise, and hormones, specifically testosterone.

Question 10

how can i build muscle for baseball?

Accepted Answer

Certified trainer: Assuming you're in good health, seeing a certified trainer who specializes in baseball could be a good source for improving the muscles involved in that sport. Ask for references from fellow athletes or your coaches.

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