Body Types

Question 1

Describe the endomorph body type

Answer 1

• soft round shape
• short limbs
• have little muscle definition due to body fat stored beneath the skin
• often good at wrestling and weight lifting

Question 2

Describe the ectomorph body type

Answer 2

• lean and slim
• low muscle mass but good definition due to low body fat
• good at endurance events or sports such as basketball and high jump etc.

Question 3

Describe the mesomorph body type

Answer 3

• sturdy skeleton
• predominance of muscle
• good at sports involving power and strength, such as body building, boxing, rugby etc.

Question 4

What are the three main body types?

Answer 4

• endomorph
• ectomorph
• mesomorph