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ECTOMORPH TRAINING

PLAN

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Some say Ectomorphs are at a disadvantage because of their thin and fragile bodies. Realistically, Ectos just struggle to add size to their frame.

Although Mother Nature chose to work against your abs and bulging biceps, an ectomorph can achieve their dream physique with some hard

work and dedication.

Use the workout and nutrition guide below to build a physique made for battle.

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CARDIO:

Because Ectos burn calories almost as fast as they eat them, i’m going to suggest keeping cardio to a minimum. Perform just enough to maintain general cardiovascular health. You will burn so many calories while weight training, burning even more with cardio is not an efficient way to pack on any substantial mass.

The ectomorph looking to maintain cardiovascular fitness for general health and longevity should only do cardio at a moderate pace for 30 minutes three times per week. Any more than this is going to be detrimental to the goal of gaining weight.

If you notice you STILL can’t put/keep mass on, then restrict your cardio sessions to one day, it is OK to substitute 15 minutes of HIIT or circuit training into the routine as opposed to 30 minutes of moderate pace cardio.

STRENGTH TRAINING:

For strength training we adhere to a push/pull routine with heavy compound movements and minimal isolation movements per muscle group. We are going to follow a 3-day split so we can reduce calories burned per week, lift heavy and recover between workouts. The first exercise for each muscle group follows a pyramid rep scheme.

Rest time should be kept between 2-3 minutes as much as possible. Rest days can be spread throughout the week, with at least one day of rest in between the last lifting day, and the optional superset workout.

I suggest doing abs at the end of each workout, performing two high-rep ab days and one low-rep ab day with weight.

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Day 1 - Chest/Triceps

Instructions: In the white spaces below, fill in the weight you used and the number of reps you performed. If you did 100 pounds for 10 reps, you would write "100 X 10". The gray boxes below are not used.

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Set #4 Bench Press - 12, 10, 10, 8 Incline Dumbbell Press - 3x10 XX Dumbbell Fly - 2x12 XX XX Dips - 12, 10, 10, 8 Skull Crushers, on incline bench - 3x10 XX

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Day 2 - Back/Biceps

Instructions: In the white spaces below, fill in the weight you used and the number of reps you performed. If you did 100 pounds for 10 reps, you would write "100 X 10". The gray boxes below are not used.

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Set #4 Wide-grip lat pulldowns, or pull-ups - 12, 10, 10, 8 Bent over barbell rows - 12, 10, 10, 8 Dumbbell rows - 3x10 XX Standing barbell curls - 12, 10, 10, 8 Alternating dumbbell curls - 2x10 XX XX

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Day 3 - Legs/Shoulders

Instructions: In the white spaces below, fill in the weight you used and the number of reps you performed. If you did 100 pounds for 10 reps, you would write "100 X 10". The gray boxes below are not used.

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Set #4 Barbell squats - 12, 10, 10, 8 Leg press - 3x10 XX Leg extensions - 3x10 XX Lying leg curls - 3x10 XX

Calf raises, on Smith machine - 12, 10, 10, 8

Barbell Shoulder Press - 12, 10, 10, 8 Lateral raises, with dumbbells - 3x10 XX Upright rows, with dumbbells - 3x10 XX

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high rep ab day

Instructions: In the white spaces below, fill in the weight you used and the number of reps you performed. If you did 100 pounds for 10 reps, you would write "100 X 10". The gray boxes below are not used.

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Superset: Crunches - 3x25 Superset: Reverse Crunches - 3x25

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low rep ab day

Instructions: In the white spaces below, fill in the weight you used and the number of reps you performed. If you did 100 pounds for 10 reps, you would write "100 X 10". The gray boxes below are not used.

EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Superset: Exercise ball crunch, with weight behind head - 3x12 Superset: Hanging leg raises, with ankle weight if necessary - 3x12

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EXERCISE Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Bench Press - 3x12, with Bent over barbell rows - 3x12 Lat pulldowns - 3x12, with Dumbbell shoulder press - 3x12 Skull Crushers - 3x12, with Standing barbell curls - 3x12

optional superset day

Instructions: In the white spaces below, fill in the weight you used and the number of reps you performed. If you did 100 pounds for 10 reps, you would write "100 X 10". The gray boxes below are not used.

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nutrition tips

Ectomorphs can and should eat a lot day. It is going to be important that an ectomorph eats at least every 2.5 hours. Each meal should include quality protein and healthy fats as much as possible, with at least 1.5 grams of protein consumed per pound of body weight daily. The ectomorph can almost consume carbs all day long without having to worry. Eat clean and eat more frequently. Keep track of calories ingested, activity and bodyweight. Weigh in on a scale in the morning on an empty stomach, check and record bodyweight WEEKLY. If your weight drops, you simply are not eating enough. Add 200 calories a day and wait for the next weigh in. No progress? Add another 200 calories.

PROTEIN:

• Tuna or most any fish• Cottage cheese• Eggs (whole)• Chicken breast (boneless

skinless)• Turkey breast (boneless

skinless)• Lean grass fed beef or

bison• Whey protein• Casein protein

Essentially most any other source of protein so long as it is low in saturated fat and carbohydrates.

CARBOHYDRATES:

• Sweet potatoes• Oatmeal• Quinoa• Wheat bread (try to limit to

2 slices per day)• Beans (Black)• Fruits (limit to 2-3 servings

per day)• AS MANY VEGETABLES

AS YOU WANT!

For a more comprehensive food list see Kaizen Clean Eating Guide

FAT:

• Omega 3 capsules (i.e. fish oil capsules)

• Flax seed oil• Primrose oil• Borage oil• Olive oil• Nuts• Peanut butter (as long as it

does not contain hydrogenated oils)

• Egg yolks• Fish (salmon especially)

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• Eat more, more frequently. Aim for 6-8 meals spread over the course of the day.

• Always eat breakfast! This should be your largest meal, consisting primarily of complex carbohydrates and protein. I recommend whole grain products, eggs, fruit and milk.

• Never miss a meal! You need to fuel your body at least every 2-3 hours.

• Drink a gallon of milk throughout the day (unless you're lactose intolerant).

• Carry homemade Trail Mix with you everywhere. This can consist of just mixed nuts, or added granola - it's really up to you.

• Stay hydrated AND chug an electrolyte rich drink post workout. Maintaining proper hydration is incredibly beneficial when looking to gain a few pounds. Getting carbs into the muscle cells post workout is beneficial as well.

• Have a slow-digesting protein (casein) rich meal before going to bed to ward off catabolism during the night.

• Rest. Sleep 8 hrs or more a night.

Bonus weight gain tips

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