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The Three Majoy Body Types

There are many different body types, but most people fall into one of these three broad categories: mesomorph, ectomorph and endomorph.

Mesomorph:

This is the most square of all the body types. Mesomorphs tend to have fairly large bones and shoulders that are a little wider than their hips. Mesomorphs are neither fat nor skinny; they tend to be muscular. People with this body type typically gain more strength and size from weight training than do people with other body types.

Ectomorph:

This is the beanpole type - skinny, wiry, and small boned. An ectomorph's shoulders and hips are about the same width. Weight training tends to increase an ectomorphs definition and shape, but ectomorphs don't have the same capacity for size as the other two body types.

Endomorphs:

This is the roundest type. Female endomorphs tend to be curvy, both men and women in this category tend to store more body fat and have larger bones than the other two body types. Female endomorphs typically have hips that are wider than their shoulders.