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There is No Off-Season > Understanding Your Body Type

Understanding that individuals with different body types respond differently to training can save you a lot of time and frustration. What works for one may not work the same for another. Planning your training, diet and nutrition can be more accurately achieved by recognizing your personal body type or combination type.

By highlighting all characteristics that apply, you'll to be on your way to unlocking the key to your personal goals.

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Body type characteristics – called somatotypes

Ectomorph
Thin Flat chest Very little fat storage Delicate build Back to top	Has trouble gaining weight Muscle growth takes longer Long arms and legs Long and narrow feet and hands Narrow in chest and shoulders
Mesomorph
Hard, muscular body Large chest Solid muscle structure Rectangular shaped Back to top	Gains and looses weight easily Grows muscle quickly Long torso Great strength
Endomorph
Soft body Underdeveloped muscle Heavy fat storage Round shaped Back to top	Has trouble loosing weight Generally gain muscle easily Wide hips Short neck

There is No Off-Season > Understanding Your Body Type

Ectomorph

Mesomorph

Endomorph