I noticed in these Games that Jakob Ingebrigtsen's weight loss is quite dramatic (visually 5-10kg) and I'm wondering if that has had a negative effect on his performance in these games because although he is running competently he is nowhere near as powerful as he used to be and obviously he's been injured for a long time but I think personally the weight loss might not have suited him.
It was very noticeable. If it's a drop from his natural weight (it seemed so) then for sure.
I don't think Jakob is a natural ectomorph. He's more of a hybrid meso/ectomorph. The key is when he stops running, he has the physiology to gain weight easily. This is typical in Northern Europeans. Just look at most of the Viking supporters in the stands, especially those wearing those (ridiculous) risible animal symbols on their heads (bulls) - they all look grossly obese....sorry Norge people....just saying....
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It was very noticeable. If it's a drop from his natural weight (it seemed so) then for sure.
I don't think Jakob is a natural ectomorph. He's more of a hybrid meso/ectomorph. The key is when he stops running, he has the physiology to gain weight easily. This is typical in Northern Europeans. Just look at most of the Viking supporters in the stands, especially those wearing those (ridiculous) risible animal symbols on their heads (bulls) - they all look grossly obese....sorry Norge people....just saying....
I submit this rebuttal to somatotypes for your consideration:
I noticed in these Games that Jakob Ingebrigtsen's weight loss is quite dramatic (visually 5-10kg) and I'm wondering if that has had a negative effect on his performance in these games because although he is running competently he is nowhere near as powerful as he used to be and obviously he's been injured for a long time but I think personally the weight loss might not have suited him.
Maybe Jakob should watch Lionel Sanders’ most recent video series
I noticed in these Games that Jakob Ingebrigtsen's weight loss is quite dramatic (visually 5-10kg) and I'm wondering if that has had a negative effect on his performance in these games because although he is running competently he is nowhere near as powerful as he used to be and obviously he's been injured for a long time but I think personally the weight loss might not have suited him.
Or maybe he’s just not the GOAT some here want him to be, just one of the best. He’s almost certainly in a weight plateau range where changing his weight alone modestly (but keeping his training the same) will make little difference to his performance. He also clearly wants to be competitive at the 5k as well for which his lower weight likely helps or is neutral.
It seems he has lost weight but not just fat there is muscle loss as well
It's likely his injuries kept him out of the gym and away from speed work, so there was no stimulus to keep/grow muscle both while away from running and in his return. This could explain him not quite having the power needed for his 1500m.
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I noticed in these Games that Jakob Ingebrigtsen's weight loss is quite dramatic (visually 5-10kg) and I'm wondering if that has had a negative effect on his performance in these games because although he is running competently he is nowhere near as powerful as he used to be and obviously he's been injured for a long time but I think personally the weight loss might not have suited him.
It was very noticeable. If it's a drop from his natural weight (it seemed so) then for sure.
I don't think Jakob is a natural ectomorph. He's more of a hybrid meso/ectomorph. The key is when he stops running, he has the physiology to gain weight easily. This is typical in Northern Europeans. Just look at most of the Viking supporters in the stands, especially those wearing those (ridiculous) risible animal symbols on their heads (bulls) - they all look grossly obese....sorry Norge people....just saying....
The third world types usually end up fattest, especially when they move to Western countries. Might be partly due to all the freebies. Just sayin’.
I'm not a fan of discussing weight, but I did notice that it looks like he's lost some muscle mass in his upper body, which of course is counterproductive, especially in the 1500m. But I don't think it's the only thing contributing to his performances so far in Tokyo. Recent injury and psychological stress from the situation with his dad are more likely.
Ooo! Mike Jisraetel. Always a fan favorite with the boys; love that guy. Whatever it is whose essence is approximated by the somatotypes, whether it be the body type of the youthful, tall man who is using his muscles, burning calories, and slowly building muscle (ectomorph), or that of the adult, 25+, who has begun to reach the 18-30% body fat range and has already accumulated a substantial amount of muscle (encompass); it is that which is referenced