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The 3 Body Types

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Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesmorphic
Posted by: Billy Boy


The Ectomorph
This body type normally has a naturally fast metabolism and carry very little bodyfat. Their appearance is usually that of a lean and stringy nature. This body type lends itself more towards long distance runners and endurance athletes and is the naturally thin person. Their body fat is normally below 7%

His body will have a higher percentage of slow twitch fibres, which naturally lowers the amount of muscle mass and gives this body type the name “hard-gainer”

Scientific Description
An individual having a type of body in which tissues derived from the ectoderm predominate. There is a preponderance of linearity and fragility with large surface area, thin muscles and subcutaneous tissue.

The Ectomorph can increase their body growth but must be aware of overtraining. For example a Mesomorph, s weigh training routine would cause an Ectomorph to over train because of the higher intensity required.


The Endomorph
This body type normally takes on the classical pear shape and has a very slow metabolism. This person type tends to be less active and carry a greater proportion of bodyfat

His body will normally have a plump look and an overall appearance of roundness. This body type will normally have a large build and should focus heavily on high reps at around 70-80% intensity and cardio prior to building mass.

Scientific Description
An individual having the type of body build in which tissues derived from the endoderm predominate. There will relative preponderance of soft roundness throughout the body, with large accumulation of fat, and with a large trunk and thighs and tapering extremities.

The Mesmorphic
This body type is the look of the guy who works out but probably only lifts once a week. This is the Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman body type. They will have a naturally athletic look and has less difficulty building muscle and strength.

Scientific Description
An Individual having a body type in which tissues derived from the mesoderm predominate. There is relative preponderance of muscle,bones and connective tissue,usally with a heavy hard physique of a rectangular outline.

His body will have a preponderance of fast twitch fibres which are able to handle higher intensity workouts accumulating more mass, although mesomorphic body types normally have less endurance capabilities than that of the ectomorph. Training on light days with higher reps and increased cardio can easily rectify this.

Dr William.H.Sheldon performed numerous researches into the physical human studies if you are interested may be worth reading his work.

Also it is worth noting that any form of weightraining will obscure your true categorisation. Early photos in your midteens should let you assess your body type more accurately.