somatotypes Flashcards

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what are the three somatotypes

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•mesomorph = muscular
•ectomorph = thin
•endomorph = fat

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what are the characteristics of the mesomorph somatotype

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1) wide shoulders and relatively narrow hips
2) muscular body
3) strong arms and thighs
4) not much body fat

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what are the characteristics of the ectomorph somatotype

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1) narrow shoulders, hips and chest
2) not much muscle or fat
3) long, thin arms and legs

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what are the characteristics of the endomorph somatotype

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1) wide hips but relatively narrow shoulders
2) a lot of fat on the body, arms and legs
3) ankles and wrists are relatively thin

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