Every human being is born with a body type, and the body type is decided based on your genetics.
Genetics play an important role on how we are structured, our size and shape is determined by how our biological parents looked like.
Genetic memory is nature’s way of remembering things and passing down.
Like the fact that your grandfather’s nose sits on you exactly the same.
Modern science classifies body types into 3 types.
The ectomorphic body
Ectomorphs are slim built, they have a very lean frame and find it hard to put on weight or muscle.
Ectomorphic physique comes with an advantage of being light and quick hence you will see these people compete in long runs and marathons. You will also see them in sports like basketball which requires great amount of stamina and a lean built.
The mesomorphic body
Mesomorphs are well structured individuals.
They are aesthetically pleasing to look at as they flaunt great proportions.
They have a decent shoulder size and great muscle definition that gives them a well defined look.
They also put on muscle faster and are capable to lean down quickly.
The Endomorphic body
Endomorphs are rounded in nature.
They are heavy built and usually have a tendency to put on body fat faster and easily.
People of these built are found competing in wrestling and power lifting due to their bigger size.
It’s not always necessary to be classified under these 3 categories for people, some are hybrids that overlap these each of these types.
Like one could be between ectomorph or mesomorph where he looks leaner but still has some muscle mass to him.
But the main point to understand here is that there is no good or bad types, it’s just how nature has made us.
So it is possible for an ectomorph to look like a mesomorph?
Absolutely yes, if a leaner built person strength trains for a long enough time with supporting nutrition then he can build great muscle definition and look like a mesomorph.
Our bodies are incredible machines that can adapt and transform based on the activity level and nutrition.
Each body type demand a different approach towards fitness and goals need to be defined on what is that one wants to achieve.
Endomorphs will need to increase cardio activity in conjunction with weight training and go calorie deficit to lose the excess body fat.
