Trying to figure out my "Body Type"

[MrDeflation]

I can't seem to figure out my body type. I have read many articles and nothing seems to apply.

endo-meso, meso-ecto, straight endo??... no clue here.

34yrs old, 6ft, 232lbs @17% bodyfat. I have been working out for 15 years.

I have small wrists/ankles, large joints everywhere else. Hard time gaining muscle and losing fat. Is it possible to be an endo-ecto???

I can gain all the fat I want or lose all the muscle I want, but never the other way... the correct way. I have an extremely hard time gaining muscle or losing fat. Been on every diet macro ratio combination with very little sucess. 400g protein daily for last 6 years, playing with carb/fat intake to try to perfect a diet where I can add LBM and keep fat gain to somewhat normal level... just doesnt work.... Anytime I go over 215lbs all I do is gain fat on my waist/hips/glutes.

My goal was to be 225-230 @6-8% bodyfat.... didnt think that was too much to ask for a natural 6ft male.....(unless my genetics absolutely suck..)

Any ideas?? thanks

 

[RazorCuts]

Are you natural?

RC

 

[MrDeflation]

Are you natural?

RC

Yes... I was trying to put on as much as possible for as long as possible before I started using any gear....


thx

 

[RazorCuts]

Its a very hard process when natural of average genetics. Everything needs to be done at a slow pace. There is no way to add muscle and lean out at the same time. If i were you i would get your bodyfat down to around 12% and then try to add muscle at a slower rate. I would start by using small decreases in cals like only 250 so you do not lose to much muscle. Keep protein at 1-1.5 gr per lbs of your lean muscle weight. Then decrease cals from either fat or carbs. Do cardio and use compound movements and lower reps 5-8.

RC

 

[MrDeflation]

Its a very hard process when natural of average genetics. Everything needs to be done at a slow pace. There is no way to add muscle and lean out at the same time. If i were you i would get your bodyfat down to around 12% and then try to add muscle at a slower rate. I would start by using small decreases in cals like only 250 so you do not lose to much muscle. Keep protein at 1-1.5 gr per lbs of your lean muscle weight. Then decrease cals from either fat or carbs. Do cardio and use compound movements and lower reps 5-8.

RC

appreciate the info...