joints, and long limbs, you likely lean toward the ectomorph type . This “hard gainer” physique is characterized by a fast metabolism, making it difficult to gain both muscle and fat . If you’ve ever felt like you can eat anything without gaining weight, you might be an ectomorph .
Key traits: Lean and tall, fast metabolism, struggles to gain weight/muscle, narrow frame.
The Mesomorph: The “Natural Athlete”
Mesomorphs are the picture of an athletic build. They typically have a medium frame with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and an efficient metabolism .