Siddhesh Jain 
No two people are alike, that’s a fact. We’re different in facial features; we’re different in personalities, and, of course, we’re different in body types.
The thing is, although there are unlimited possibilities when it comes to facial features and personalities, there are only three body types.
Granted, the matter is still controversial, and many scientists are against such segmentation, but many studies have shown again and again that most of us fit into one of three somatotypes, ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph.
If you’re curious as to which somatotype you are, take this body type quiz to find out!
First, What Are the Three Body Types?
Ectomorphs
Ectomorphs tend to be long and lean with little fat as well as muscle mass. Both fashion models and basketball players fit this type.
People who fit this category can eat piles of food without adding any extra weight, which is a double-sided sword. After all, while it’s nice to eat whatever one wants without worrying about putting on weight, ectomorphs tend to be hard-gainers, meaning that it’s super hard for them to build muscle mass or gain fat. So, if the body type quiz shows that you’re an ectomorph who wants to gain weight, be prepared to eat as you’ve never eaten before!
Ectomorphs aren’t doomed to be weak, though, as they can get remarkably strong and as fit and healthy as anyone who looks larger and more muscular.
Endomorphs
Endomorphs have a lot of body fat as well as muscle, and they tend to gain weight easily. That said, endomorphs often struggle to gain muscle without significant amounts of body fat accompanying it. It’s also hard for people who fit this category to lose weight, as opposed to ectomorphs. In other words, if the body type quiz shows that you’re an endomorph, you ought to minimize your trips to the donut shop!
That doesn’t mean that all endomorphs are overweight, though, as many of them are wide and fit, which is the case for many football players as well as several celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Marilyn Monroe.
Mesomorphs
Mesomorphs have an in-between build that has the best of both worlds. They usually have wide shoulders, a narrow waist, as well as round muscle bellies, giving them fit, muscular builds.
So, does that mean that, if you’re a mesomorph according to the body type quiz, you can whatever you want and get away with it?
Nope, it does not, nor does it mean that you’re any healthier than endomorphs and ectomorphs. That said, it does mean that you can easily get back in shape should you gain or lose weight, which is a huge advantage.
Body Type Quiz
Without further ado, here’s the body type quiz!
- Question of
Try encircling your wrist with your other hand’s thumb and middle finger. What happened?
- My fingers didn’t touch at all
- My fingers overlapped
- My fingers just touched
- Question of
Where do you store fat the most?
- In my hips, thighs, and buttocks
- In my abdomen as well as my back
- My weight is evenly distributed
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Which of the following best describes your physique?
- I’m thin and long, with a small frame with narrow shoulders
- I have a soft and round body
- My body is rectangular with well-defined muscles
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How easy is it for you to put on weight?
- Super hard. I can eat whatever I want and still look exactly the same
- Super easy. I can eat a donut and add on like ten pounds
- It depends on what I eat and how often I do it
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Which of the following best describes your eating habits and metabolism?
- I eat anything and everything while struggling to gain weight
- If I don’t want to gain weight, I must be super conscious as to what I’m eating
- I usually do best when I’m on a mixed diet, consuming balanced amounts of carbs, fats, and protein
- Question of
Which body shape best describes you?
- Thin wrists, fingers, and ankles
- Thick wrists, fingers, and ankles
- Broad shoulders
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Your shoulders are:
- Narrower than my hips
- Wider than my hips
- The same width as my hips
- Question of
Your forearms look:
- Small
- Big
- Average
- Question of
Objectively speaking, which of these elements seems most prominent when you look in the mirror?
- Bone
- Bone fat
- Muscle
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How was your body when you reached your full height as a teenager or young adult?
- I looked long and thin
- I looked soft and rounded
- I looked lean and compact
- Question of
What happens when you take a prolonged break from exercising?
- I tend to lose weight and muscle quickly
- I tend to put on weight
- I tend to stay the same
- Question of
How do you feel after a heavy carb fest?
- Am I supposed to feel anything after eating a pizza or something?
- I feel bloated for hours
- I usually feel good, but my belly tends to feel a bit full
- Question of
Which of the following best describes your bone structure?
- My frame is small and delicate
- My frame is relatively large
- My frame is medium, I guess?
- Question of
Do you have cellulite?
- Nope
- Yes
- A little
- Question of
If jeans don’t fit, it’s because they’re:
- Loose in the waist and glutes
- Tight in the waist and glutes
- Loose in the waist but tight in the glutes
- Question of
If shirts don’t fit, it’s because they’re:
- Loose in the chest and waist
- Tight in the waist
- Tight in the chest but loose in the waist
- Question of
As a child, you were:
- Thin
- Chubby
- Average
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What’s your activity level?
- Always moving and hyperactive
- Fairly active
- Sedentary
- Question of
What do people usually tell you regarding your weight?
- How can you even eat that much and look exactly the same?!
- You’re getting a bit overweight, have you thought about hitting the gym?
- You look great, stay the same!
- Question of
When are you hungry?
- Rarely
- All the time!
- At mealtimes
