How Long Does it Take to Build Muscle?

Okay, so how long does it take to build muscle? Well, this is not a simple question, because everybody is different due to genetic factors. In this article, I will explain each of the body types: endomorphs, mesomorphs, and ectomorphs. Then, by understanding your body type, you will better understand how you will go about building muscle.

Know Your Body Type

We all have different body types, and each body type has a different genetic makeup. Your body type really will determine how long it will take you to build yourself up.

Endomorph Body

If you have an endomorph type body, you will naturally have a large frame and probably a round face, big bones, wide hips, and a slow metabolism. You will have a tendency to put on weight and body fat without even trying. However, the upside of this is that it is also easy for you to build up your muscles, although they will probably be hidden under a layer of fat.

The best way for you to get the body you want is to build up your muscles first, and then work on burning off your fat to show the muscles you have underneath. This means it will take longer for you to get the muscles you want than the Mesomorph type.

Mesomorph Body

If you are a mesomorph, then this means that you have a natural muscular look. You have wide shoulders, a small waist, and a low amount of body fat, giving you an athletic appearance. You will probably also have a high metabolism.

This natural athletic body type will mean you find it easy to put on muscles. If you have this type of body, you will find it the easiest to become a bodybuilder if you so choose. You are naturally good at sports.

It will not take you long to put on muscles, as long as you workout, eat and rest correctly.

Ectomorph Body

Ectomorphs tend to be skinny with not much muscle mass, narrow shoulders, small hips and small waist. If this sounds like you, then you probably have a very high metabolism, and you find it hard to put on weight even if you eat a lot. Any attempt at bodybuilding will be more difficult for you.

If you have this body type, it will take you a long time to build up muscles. Although it is possible if you really want it, it will just take a lot more time and effort than the other two body types.

Summary

To know how long it will take you to build muscle mass, you must know what type of body you have.

* Endomorph – Big frame with more fat, so it will take you longer than Mesomorphs but not as long as Ectomorphs
* Mesomorph – Naturally muscular and athletic, it won’t take you long at all.
* Ectomorph – Thin and without natural muscles, it will take you a long time.

Courtesy : M Bournston