spotter in bodybuilding

Spotter – Do You Really Need One To Get The Maximum Results?

April 28th, 2012 in Ectomorph Workout by 0 Comments

Let’s answer the question from the title first: No, you don’t need one. But yes, you should have one. When it comes to spotters, the bodybuilding community is fairly united in the opinion that spotters [...]

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diet for muscle mass

Diet For Ectomorph Bodybuilders: Sample Meal Plans, Muscle Building Recipes, Complete Nutrition

April 24th, 2012 in Ectomorph Diet by 0 Comments

Quick guide to the protein content of some common foods:  Protein-containing foods 5 oz. steak, cooked 5 oz. roasted chicken 5 oz. tuna 1 egg 1 c. milk 2 T. peanut butter 2 slices of [...]

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no pain no gain

Are Hard Core Bodybuilders Addicted to Pain?

April 9th, 2012 in Ectomorph Bodybuilder Story by 0 Comments

We all have seen those weight loss commercials, promising super fast results, while you sit on the sofa and eat your favorite food. Sure, we know that’s a bunch of BS, but these programs sell [...]

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training techniques of compound exercises

Proper Training Techniques of Isolation and Compound Exercises

April 6th, 2012 in Ectomorph Workout by 0 Comments

Mastering proper exercise technique is essential. Good form will not only help you avoid injuries, but will also help you target the muscles you want to target, even with compound exercises. So let’s take a [...]

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genetics in bodybuilding

The Role of Genetics in Bodybuilding – When Hard Training Is Not Enough

April 2nd, 2012 in Ectomorph Bodybuilder Story by 0 Comments

There are people known as mesomorphs that just have a genetic predisposition towards high metabolic rates – they burn fat easily and build lean muscle easily – so yes such people could be considered natural bodybuilders. [...]

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nutrition labels in bodybuilding

Not Reading Nutrition Labels On Your Food? Good Luck Gaining Lean Muscles.

March 9th, 2012 in Ectomorph Diet by 0 Comments

Is fat free really fat free? The FDA allows food manufacturers to promote any product as having “zero trans fats” or zero grams if the product contains less than 0.5 percent per serving. It’s easy [...]

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