The term mesomorph refers to a body type (somatotype) characterized as being well muscled; some references describe it as being with wide shoulders, long arms and a narrow waist. [1][2][3] An example of a mesomorphic person in sports would be a typical weightlifter, shot putter or sprinter. Generally, mesomorphs rank high on strength, speed, endurance, power and agility. [4]
Characteristics[]
* Athletic * Hard Body * Hourglass Shaped (Female) * Rectangular Shaped (Male) * Mature Muscle Mass * Muscular Body * Excellent Posture * Gains Muscle Easily * Gains Fat More Easily Than Ectomorphs * Thick Skin * broad shoulder and narrow hips * a large head * very little body fat
Arms and legs are developed and even the digits of the hand are muscled. [5]
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- ↑ unknown (n.d.). Measuring Somatotype. TopEndSports.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-08.
- ↑ unknown (n.d.). Body Type Information. BodybuildingPro.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-08.