Your body type (somatotype)—ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph—can reveal insights about your overall health. Knowing yours can help you figure out which dietary and exercise habits are best for you.

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Ectomorphs can eat a high-protein diet and try resistance training ...

Mallory Christopherson, DC, FMT, CSCS, is a certified chiropractic and sports medicine physician and founder at Superior Sport & Spine. Knowing your body type can help you understand how your body ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Most people have a mix of somatotypes, which reflect muscle and body ...

Male body types are often divided into mesomorph, ectomorph, and endomorph. These types are determined by factors like limb proportions, body weight, height, and body fat distribution. Male bodies ...