November 15, 2026

Body Types: Are You an Ectomorph, Mesomorph, or Endomorph?

A Simple Body-Type Test

A commonly shared test can be performed at home:

Wrap your hand

around the wrist of your other hand, using your thumb and middle finger.

Notice how the fingers meet:

Ectomorph: The fingers are said to overlap or cross easily.Mesomorph: The fingertips are said to touch without significant overlap or a noticeable gap.

Endomorph: The fingertips are said to remain apart and cannot easily touch.

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