Body Types???

[The Texan]

I am just curious. What are the different types of body types? And, what are their separate descriptions?

[gpowlftr]

There are 3 basic categories of body types:
endomorph
ectomorph
mesomorph

Endomorph Body Types are often characterised with big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs and a naturally high degree of body fat, especially around the midsection. Endomorphs usually struggle to control their weight although it may simply mean more determination is needed for an endomorph to lose as much weight as a mesomorph.

Mesomorph Body Types are characterised with broad shoulders, narrow waist, naturally large muscles and fast metabolism due to the amount of lean muscle. For men a mesomorph looks like a natural muscle man with a heavy, hard and athletic physique.


Ectomorph Body Types are characterised with a thin, linear appearance. They often possess narrow waist, hips and shoulders. The ectomorph also has a low body fat percentage. An Ectomorph body type may be considered lucky to some people because their linear appearance and ultra fast metabolism enables the ectomorph to stay slim even if they eat well, however the downfall is ectomorphs lack shape due to their low muscle weight. Lean muscle weight is what gives that shapely figure.

[The Texan]

Badass man!!! I appreciate the info.

[gpowlftr]

Thanks! The following is a link to an article that expands on the three traditional body types.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kurilla4.htm

[REZA]

Also just like to add that (according to a lot of people - im not completely sure) dependant on your body type, different workout routines may work better or worse for you. A good way to design one is to list all the different ectomorphic, endomorphic, and mesomorphic qualities you have and base a workout on that. In this way, it can tailor more to your specific needs.

[lottalead]

I Am An Ecto And Very Happy Cuz My Metabolism Is Super Fast ---------but I Have No Prob Puttin On Weight And Maintaining It ---but Now That I Am Trying To Stay A Little Heavier I Am Getting My Dumb Ass Hurt

[J-ROD]

Originally Posted by REZA

Also just like to add that (according to a lot of people - im not completely sure) dependant on your body type, different workout routines may work better or worse for you. A good way to design one is to list all the different ectomorphic, endomorphic, and mesomorphic qualities you have and base a workout on that. In this way, it can tailor more to your specific needs.

I agree.....I'm a Mesomorph and certain training regimens work for me while others don't as efficiently! The trick i have found over the years is rest. This when i have good growth spurts.

[jmnewsome]

Originally Posted by REZA

Also just like to add that (according to a lot of people - im not completely sure) dependant on your body type, different workout routines may work better or worse for you. A good way to design one is to list all the different ectomorphic, endomorphic, and mesomorphic qualities you have and base a workout on that. In this way, it can tailor more to your specific needs.

i just read an article about that and i'm sorry i don't remember where it came from peeps. but yes, you said the bulk of it. different routines serve as an advantage to each different body type.

[Andrew]

Guess I'm endo-meso

[Moody]

i'm endo but with alot of determination i cut my body fat % in half this summer so maybe i'm not endo anymore?