Why are some NBA players so skinny?

[get these NETS]

It's called ectomorphism. People have different body types. Ever notice how some NBA guys are fat even though they do more exercise than 98% of the population?

ecto endo meso


glad to see some people on ish were paying attention during health/gym/science/biology/ class



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no disrespect, but what's the average age on this site?

[KDthunderup]

You would only be able to put on the weight in lean muscle mass since the players do so much cardio, it would make it terribly hard to put on size, since muscle takes constant training and dieting to achieve. I don't think the player would do too much weight training in the on season so they don't get muscle fatigue.

[Bandito]

it will be easier to get muscle with cardio, look at nfl players thats intense cardio for their workouts and games, cardio will burn all the fat so when they workout they will just be pure muscle basically

You have never done exercise before have ya? All those people that looks strong don't do cardio workout at all.

[Colby Brian]

You have never done exercise before have ya? All those people that looks strong don't do cardio workout at all.

r u retarted, look at running backs, buff as hell, they do cardio

if u workout hard you will get big brah, just some poeple will get bigger than others depending on how they workout, eat, genes

[Colby Brian]

You would only be able to put on the weight in lean muscle mass since the players do so much cardio, it would make it terribly hard to put on size, since muscle takes constant training and dieting to achieve. I don't think the player would do too much weight training in the on season so they don't get muscle fatigue.

brah your boy KD needs to get in the weight room
but i get what you mean, in an nba season your constantly playing bball and doing cardio, but im pretty sure atleast once a week the trainers make em do weight training

[KevinNYC]

Any person who blames their weight (or more specifically their body fat levels) on genes is a douche.

They are either douches or people who actually know what the fck they are talking about. Like the scientists who have studied this subject.

Is there some sort of condition on Inside Hoops where people want to show their ignorance, but even beyond that, be arrogant about their ignorance?

[FindingTim]

KnickBaller- are you overweight by any chance?

[LA_Showtime]

They are either douches or people who actually know what the fck they are talking about. Like the scientists who have studied this subject.

Is there some sort of condition on Inside Hoops where people want to show their ignorance, but even beyond that, be arrogant about their ignorance?

Uh, no, you don't know shit. Some people are predisposed to be overweight, but that doesn't mean they should just give up and eat like shit. There are ways to combat one's genes.

[ballerz]

brah your boy KD needs to get in the weight room
but i get what you mean, in an nba season your constantly playing bball and doing cardio, but im pretty sure atleast once a week the trainers make em do weight training

doing weights once a week aint going to do shit

[brantonli]

Uh, no, you don't know shit. Some people are predisposed to be overweight, but that doesn't mean they should just give up and eat like shit. There are ways to combat one's genes.

You do know that your post implied that you thought body fat levels have nothing to do with genes? Maybe you didn't intend it, but it certainly came off that way.

[BoxOutBOXOUT]

OP's ideal player:

[LastChanceToWin]

Body types and genetics influence your appeareance, but that doesn't mean you can't change. A good diet, whether it's built to gain or lose weight, can go a long way.

[Jordan23GOAT]

Because, it's not about how much you weigh. It's about your skills. I'm a freshman in high school, and I am nearly 6 feet tall but I weigh around...95-98 pounds. I average around 17 5 and 5. Scottie is a perfect example of a tall but skinny guy who is still strong somehow. It's about the effort that you put in. Just my opinion though.

[jstern]

As a thin guy, I normally gain weight when I play basketball. Not much fat to lose, but plenty of muscles getting worked out. Legs, shoulder, back, usually, usually gain like 4 pounds.

[DGARAS]

the most important part of gaining/losing weight is the diet. if you can control your calories you basically control your gains/losses.

the people saying it's impossible to gain muscle are retarded.

all it takes is enough protein, eating 4-6 times a day, and eating enough calories to maintain or gain weight. easy.