How Long Does it Take to Build Muscle? Information on Body Types

We all have different body types, so it’s obvious that some people may be able to build muscle faster than others, same thing with losing weight. When you are trying to build muscle and burn fat it comes down to your routine, the food you eat, and your body type.

Therefore, it is extremely important to know your type of body, so you can understand and know how workouts will affect you. 

Will you build muscle quickly or will it take more than you think? Many people quickly give up on trying to lose body fat and gain muscle because they do not see the results they want in a certain amount of time.

 By knowing your type of body you will understand why it’s taking so long and you won’t give up.

These are the 3 body types

Ectomorph Body

The people who have an Ectomorph body are those who are skinny with narrow shoulders, small body all around (hips and waist), and a low amount of muscle mass. 

These are people who have a high metabolism and to build muscle you will find it difficult because your metabolism is very strong naturally.

Endomorph Body

The people who have an Endomorph body are those who build big, naturally. The “big boned” people, ones with a large frame, big hips, waist, etc. This becomes their metabolism is slow compared to the Ectomorph. 

Endomorph bodies tend to put on muscle much more quickly than Ectomorph, however they won’t be as visible because of the layer of fat. Build up your muscle first and then burn the fat is best.

Mesomorph Body

The people who have a Mesomorph body are those who look naturally athletic. They have that natural muscular look with small waist and wide shoulders. They also have a high metabolism, usually. This body type will find it very easy to put on muscle.

With the proper routine and nutrition, no matter what body type you are can build muscle. Just for some may take a bit longer than others, but that is absolutely no reason to quit