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]

Originally Posted by Highlander

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/art...endomorph.html

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/art...e-are-you.html

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

[Highlander]

Originally Posted by NotBelievingIt

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/art...endomorph.html

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/art...e-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]

Originally Posted by Highlander

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.