A Question about Body Types

Here is a question we received from a visitor to our site.

Question:
"Regarding male body types, is it possible to be a combination of 2? It appears that I fall in between Ectomorph and Mesomorph. I'm quite lean with a fair amount of muscle. I have the typical cross country runner/ track athlete body type. So what would I be classified as if I can't fall into 2 categories? Any reply would be greatly appreciated"

Answer:
Yes, it is possible to fall between 2 body types, in fact it is rare for someone to be an exact body type, we often display various characteristics from each type, although in many cases one type seems to dominate. It is the dominant body type characteristics which determine what type we are.

If you are muscular with broad shoulders then you may be more of a Mesomorph body type. These body types are often lean as well as strong and muscular. Ectomorphs are usually wiry in appearance with naturally small muscles. They usually find it hard to gain muscular weight.

Remember we cannot change our body type through training; we remain the type we were born with. If an endomorph builds up his muscles he won’t become a Mesomorph. He will be an endomorph with larger muscles.

Hope this helps!

All the best
Wayne
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