Types Of Bodies:
Different types of body types react differently to training. The various body types are explained below.
Ectomorphs
The basic distinguishing characteristics of this body type are:
- Long arms and legs
- Long and narrow hand and feet
- Long and thin muscles and narrow chests
- Short upper body
Muscles develop slowly and weight gain is an issue for people of this body type. Ectomorphs should keep up their calories with supplements if they are body building. They can gain mass by doing mass building exercises.

Mesomorphs
The basic distinguishing characteristics of this body type are:
- Long upper body
- Large chest
- More muscles and strength
People of this body type can put on weight faster. Their muscles will also grow fast and proportionately. They should eat a balanced diet with lesser fat.
Endomorphs
The basic distinguishing characteristics of this body type are:
- Short neck
- Round face
- Wide waist girth
- More fat in the body
People belonging to this body type have a tendency to put on body fat at a fast rate. Exercises should be focused to keep the fat away. A balanced diet is important to keep endomorphs in shape.
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