What is the Ideal Body-type for Men?

[Highlander]

Some opinions on this would be good.

I feel like most women don't really want a super buff guy, but more something in-between Zyzz-mode and normal person.

I think abs, shoulders, biceps, forearms are most important.

[ThinningB420]

I think it varies. Personally, I think you need to have the body type that is ideal for you to be happy about, not to please others. A person who tries to do things only to please others is bound to be miserable.

My preference is like thenaturalone. I think he's perfect size big and ripped but not too ripped.

[Highlander]

Because of my genetics I'll never my a Schwarzenegger. But that said, my goal is sort of like fit/ottermode. It will take my probably a year and a bit of hard lifting to reach the bulk I want, and then I'll cut a bit and do maintenance work from there on.

I just feel like being too big requires too much work in the gym and is a bit unnatural. I'd rather have that sort of body which is muscular and defined, but not necessarily what would be considered "big". It seems more down to earth, and the kind of body women are more likely to enjoy.

[ThinningB420]

Actually, you don't need to work out more than an hour a day to become huge. People overtrain a lot because they think they need to work out two hours a day to get huge.

Diet plays a huge role in physique. That is what separates those who look good from those who look great.

[Highlander]

Working out daily is over-training, no matter how hard or easy you train. Your body needs a break. I workout on a ten day cycle with four days per week in the gym.

Diet is important, and I make sure to keep up my protein and carbs. I am one of those people at risk of not eating enough to make the big gains-

[2020]

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[ThinningB420]

I never said you work out every day. Work out 3-5 days depending on your routine.

[NotBelievingIt]

Because of my genetics...

This is hogwash. Whatever has led you to believe genetics is preventing you from becoming a very muscular person you should step away from.

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph.html

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/what-body-type-are-you.html

All 3 of these types can convert to a muscular physique. The training regiment is just different.

[Highlander]

This is hogwash. Whatever has led you to believe genetics is preventing you from becoming a very muscular person you should step away from.

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph.html

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/what-body-type-are-you.html

All 3 of these types can convert to a muscular physique. The training regiment is just different.

Well, those body types are actually total BS and widely discredited now - but I still don't mind using them as a reference. Basically, I believe there are more than just three types.

That said, it's me personally who finds that I put on muscle a bit slower than others. You will see some people on the net who can get ripped in a year, others it takes a bit longer. It's not a huge deal, but genetics definitely play a large role in it.

[NotBelievingIt]

Well, those body types are actually total BS and widely discredited now - but I still don't mind using them as a reference. Basically, I believe there are more than just three types.

That said, it's me personally who finds that I put on muscle a bit slower than others. You will see some people on the net who can get ripped in a year, others it takes a bit longer. It's not a huge deal, but genetics definitely play a large role in it.

The BS part is people blaming their body type for not getting results.

There aren't more then 3 - people just don't fit precisely into them. Its always a combination of them. Like you could have an ecto who has a meso's V just no natural physique that a more strict meso might have.

[Highlander]

Yea, I agree with that. Anyone can get big with the right diet and routine. But some genetic things can hold you back. Having narrow shoulders and small wrists will stop you from ever looking totally massive.

[mpb47]

Yea, I agree with that. Anyone can get big with the right diet and routine. But some genetic things can hold you back. Having narrow shoulders and small wrists will stop you from ever looking totally massive.


The grass is NOT greener on the other side. If it's easy to gain muscle then it's it's even easier to gain fat. And when you get older it gets even easier to gain fat and much harder to get rid of. You'll be glad of your genetics when you get older...

[Highlander]

The grass is NOT greener on the other side. If it's easy to gain muscle then it's it's even easier to gain fat. And when you get older it gets even easier to gain fat and much harder to get rid of. You'll be glad of your genetics when you get older...
The only "genetic" I need is will power. The will to be NW1. The will to be shredded.

One life. One chance. One Highlander.

[mpb47]

The only "genetic" I need is will power. The will to be NW1. The will to be shredded.

One life. One chance. One Highlander.

Will power is a start, but it also takes doing the exercises themselves.

In my case I am trying to "shredd" some weight so I have been doing cardio (running) along with some efedra to give some turbo-boost to my weight loss.

Good luck in your quest...

[Highlander]

Will power is a start, but it also takes doing the exercises themselves.

In my case I am trying to "shredd" some weight so I have been doing cardio (running) along with some efedra to give some turbo-boost to my weight loss.

Good luck in your quest...

I wish you luck on yours too. God speed, mpb47.

[Joe Diego]

Ideal body type..?

6 feet are taller, over 200 pounds with 12%, but not exceeding, body fat.


NUFF said

[aim4hair]

Most women like the skinny look, not the "sick" skinny look or the fat skinny one. Just the one with low BF and defined muscles.
Abs is very important, at least flat stomach is a must, many guys go to gym get alot of muscles but at the same time develop a belly fat which ruins their body big time....

[Joe Diego]

^^^^^^ Right
Most guys go to the gym and try and get "BIG!" They get big all right... big guts. I spend most of my time on the Stairmaster.

[baldozer]

Most women like the skinny look, not the "sick" skinny look or the fat skinny one. Just the one with low BF and defined muscles.
Abs is very important, at least flat stomach is a must, many guys go to gym get alot of muscles but at the same time develop a belly fat which ruins their body big time....

Who cares what women like, do what you like yourself! We are not slaves of women!

[BigThinker]

One life. One chance. One Highlander.

I wish this site had signatures, so this could be mine. YOLO

[Proper]

I'd say big enough to fill in clithes and not have creases in it like the chest caving in and flat back or straight shoulders, sleeves dangling, etc but still slim lookin with relatively low bodyfat.

Can't blame genetics for not growing. Certain muscles will be harder to grow because of genetics but doesn't mean it cant. Look at jujimufu. There are skinny ectomorphs who become big from good diet and years at the gym. Most black guys I knew from jnf were scrawny as hell back then and now they never even look like they were ever classified as being in the boney ribcage showfest category.