Ecto-Mesomorph: You have the lean frame of an ectomorph but are also muscular and athletic. This is often considered a “fitness model” look .
Meso-Endomorph: You can build muscle easily like a mesomorph but are also prone to carrying more body fat, giving you a more powerful, “stocky” build .
Ecto-Endomorph: You have a slender frame but are carrying excess body fat, often around the midsection. This is often a behaviorally acquired type .
Take a Quick Self-Assessment
While a professional can give you a precise assessment, a simple quiz can help you pinpoint your type . For a quick, rough estimate, consider your frame:
Small frame? You may be an ectomorph.
Medium frame? You may be a mesomorph.
Large frame? You may be an endomorph.
Ask yourself:
Do I gain weight easily? (Yes: endomorph; No: ectomorph; Sometimes: mesomorph)
Is it easy for me to build muscle? (Yes: mesomorph; No: ectomorph; Moderate: endomorph)
What is my metabolism like? (Fast: ectomorph; Slow: endomorph; Balanced: mesomorph)