Your somatotypic body type?

Reodor_Felgen · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject:

There are three main body types definitions used in sport: The ecto- meso- and endomorphic body type. Of course, most people are between two categories; very few people are either 100% ectomorph or 100% endomorph. Regardless of body definition, most people can become athletic. Keep in mind that many of the people on theese pictures have admitted to steroid usage.

Ectomorph

The most characteristic of an ectomorph is the light frame and the low bodyfat. Ectomorphs have an excellent metabolism, and many ectomorphs can eat (almost) whatever they want without gaining fat. However, ectomorphs are slow gainers when it comes to muscles, but that doesn't mean that they can't become very muscular. Some ectomorphic bodybuilders (such as Frank Zane) are well known for their aesthetic physics.

Many long distance runners are ectomorphs, since the main strength of the ectomorph is the endurance.

Some examples of ectomorphs: Brad Pitt, Paris Hilton, Frank Zane.

Ecto-mesomorph (most ectomorphic traits, but some mesomorphic)

Ecto-mesomorphs usually have a slightly heavier frame than ectomorphs, as well as a higher amount of muscle mass, and slightly more explosive muscles. Many swimmers and basketball players are ecto-mesomorphs. Long limbs, good endurance and a little better muscle building abilities than true ectomorphs, can make them excellent fitness competitors.

Some examples: Arnold Schwarzenegger (according to himself), Larry Scott, Jessica Alba

Meso-ectomorph (most mesomorphic, but some ectomorphic traits)

Meso-ectomorphs have an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, provided that the right training is there. Meso-endomorphs typically has a heavier frame than ecto-mesomorphs and better abilities to gain muscle mass. They usually have more explosive strength than endurance.

This bodytipe is common amoung short distance sprinters.

Some examples: Michael Johnson, Angelina Jolie

Mesomorph

Mesomorphs have medium to heavy frames, and have a v-shaped body. Their most characteristic feature is the ability to gain muscle mass and at the same time have a fast metabolism. Note that the right training must be there, and that mesomorphs who spends most of their time eating will get fat.

Mesomorphs usually have an outstanding explosive strength, while not beeing particularly good at endurance.

Many bodybuilders and strongmen are mesomorphs.

Some examples: Scott Mendelson, Ronnie Coleman, Mariusz Pudzianowski

Meso-endomorph

This is a far more common body type than true mesomorph. Meso-endomorphs have excellent muscle building genetics, as well as a medium to heavy frame. But unlike the mesomorphs, their metabolism is somewhat slower. Cardio workouts should be a part of their schedule, even when bulking. A meso-endomorphs metabolism will slow down after a while if he/she lowers their food intake. A meso-endomorph who is ripped of fat will look like a mesomorph.

Many strongmen and olympic lifters are meso-endomorphs.

A good example of a meso-endomorph is Lee Priest (the guy is somewhat obese of season)

Endo-mesomorph

The endo-mesomorph will gain fat easier than the meso-endomorphs. Their frame is usually heavy, their hips are wider and their faces are rounder than that of a meso-endomorph. Like the mesomorph, the endo-mesomorph are usually powerfull, and their short limbs will give them an advantage in some lifts (such as benchpress or deadlift).

Some olympic weightlifters are endo-mesomorphs.

Endomorph

Endomorphs typically have round bodys and gain fat easily. They usually don't have much muscles to begin with, but can gain muscle mass pretty quick. They also store more water than the other body types. This is not the best body type for athletes, but some power lifters are endomorphs.
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