ectomorfo
1. A person with a lean, slender body type characterized by long limbs, low body fat, and difficulty gaining weight or muscle mass
As an ectomorph, he struggled to build muscle despite his rigorous training regimen.
Como um ectomorfo, ele teve dificuldade em ganhar massa muscular apesar de seu treinamento rigoroso.
2. In somatotype classification, one of three primary body types defined by Sheldon in the 1940s, characterized by a thin and fragile appearance
The ectomorph body type is often associated with metabolic efficiency and lean athletic builds.
O tipo de corpo ectomorfo geralmente está associado à eficiência metabólica e corpos atléticos magros.
The term is primarily used in fitness, bodybuilding, and nutrition contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian gyms, personal trainers frequently classify clients as ectomorphs, mesomorphs, or endomorphs to customize training and dietary plans. The concept is widely discussed in social media fitness communities and is particularly relevant in bodybuilding culture where ectomorphs are recognized as needing specialized high-calorie diets and specific training protocols.
NYC Slang
skinny dude, rail, beanpole (informal descriptors, not direct slang equivalent)
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