TO GAIN MUSCLE MASS

                                 To Gain Muscle Mass        

     There are many factors to consider when you want to know 

how long will it take for you to 

gain and build muscle mass. Questions like are you eating 

enough and the right nutrients to 

accelerate muscle growth, are you exercising correctly and 

regularly and do you have the 

genes for quick muscle growth need to be addressed.

    In this article, we shall discuss whether you have the genetic make up to gain and build

muscles quickly. Don’t despair if you don’t because this is only

one of the several factors that 

determine how long will it take for you to build muscle mass.

      It is certainly helpful to know your body type when you want 

to build muscles. By 

knowing your own body type, you can then plan your nutritional 

and exercise program to 

suit your specific body type to encourage muscle 

growth.

         We shall discuss the 3 common body types and 

their characteristics here.

Endomorph: You have naturally big frame body and 

usually have a round face, wide hips, big 

bones and slow metabolism. You are the type that gain weight and body fat easily. However, 

you also have potential for gaining muscle mass quickly. Only problem is that your muscles 

may be hiding under your body fat making you look big bulky and clumsy. Your six pack abs 

is hidden under your tummy fat is not going to show.

     So you will have to build muscles and then burn off the fats to reveal your muscle 

definition. That means you will take slightly longer time than the next body type to show off 

your muscle gain and mass because you need time to cut away body fats as well.

Mesomorph: You are blessed with a naturally muscular body and have wide shoulders, small 

waist, athletic body frame structure, low body fat with a somewhat high metabolism. With 

your natural predisposition, you can pack on muscles real fast and are the type that can take 

up bodybuilding as a career if you want to. You excel naturally in sports and will always have 

that sexy and handsome body that is to everyone’s envy.

        You are the type that will not take a long time to see your muscle gaining size, mass and 

definition. In fact, if you train, eat and rest correctly, you will visibly see your muscles 

growing week after week right before your eyes until you hit a body building plateau.

Ectomorph: You are the skinny type with small muscles, very very high metabolism, narrow 

shoulders, hips and waist. You find it hard to put on weight and muscles no matter how much 

you eat. You will need much more greater effort than others to build muscle mass on your 

skinny frame. People call you the hard gainer.

      You will take a longer time and need extra effort to gain muscle mass. Although it can be 

done, it is a constant battle for you because you are fighting what nature has given you.

       Most people fall in between the three types. For example, a person can be a mixture of 

Mesomorph and Endomorph or Mesomorph and Ectomorphs.

      Now that you have identified your body type, you can then write down your goals, 

objectives and the methodology you wish to take to gain muscle mass. By having a specific 

body building program to follow, it allows you to take concrete actions each day to achieve 

your muscle gain goals. How long will it take to build muscles and gain muscle mass certainly 

depends on the body type you have but it will also depend on numerous other factors.