body types Flashcards
1
Q
mesomorph description
A
High percentage of muscle, narrow hips and wide shoulders. Mesomorphs are typically strong and solid, not overweight or underweight. Their bodies may be described as rectangular in shape with an upright posture.
2
Q
endomorph description
A
High percentage fat, wide hips, narrow shoulders.
3
Q
ectomorph description
A
Low percentage fat, low percentage muscle, thin, narrow shoulders and hips.
4
Q
why would a footballer be a mesomorph
A
they are typically muscly and solid built.
5
Q
why would a marathon runner be an ectomorph
A
they are skinny as they need to be light
6
Q
why would a shot putter be an endomorph
A
they are typically large as they need power for their event.
