What Body Type are You?
Three basic body types: 1. Endomorph 2. Mesomorph 3. Ectomorph Height does NOT play a role in body typing. Muscle versus fat % and skeletal frame dimensions (bone sizes)
Small bones Thin muscles Slender arms and legs Narrow chest Round shoulders Flat abdomen Small buttocks
Firm, well-developed muscles Large bones Broad shoulders Muscular arms Trim waist Muscular buttocks Powerful legs
High % body fat Short neck Large abdomen Wide hips Round, full buttocks Short, heavy legs
MESOMORPHENDO-MESOMORPH
ECTO-MESOMORPH/MESO-ENDOMORPH ENDOMORPH
ECTO-MESOMORPHMESOMORPH
ENDOMORPHMESO-ECTOMORPH
Using the specific characteristics that comprise the three body types, state the body type that best describes you and list the characteristics that you possess. Are you a combination of two body types?