Did you know that your body type can affect the way you train, eat, and manage your daily routine? The image below shows how you can tell if you’re an ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph by looking at the ratio of your fingers to your wrist. Let’s dive into what each body type means, the main traits of each, and how you can make the most of your unique body type.

How to identify your body type?

The test is easy and you can try it at home:
Wrap your thumb and middle finger around your wrist with the other hand.
Pay attention to how the fingers connect:

• Ectomorph: The fingers can easily cross over each other.
• Mesomorph: The fingers touch without any space or overlap.
• Endomorph: The fingers don’t quite reach each other.

Characteristics of each body type

1. Ectomorph

Appearance: Slim with long limbs and little body fat.
Metabolism: Fast, so they burn calories easily.
Advantages: They can eat more without gaining weight quickly.
Challenges: Hard to gain muscle mass.
Tips:

• Focus on strength training with heavy weights.
• Eat calorie-dense and protein-rich foods.

2. Mesomorph