🧬 Advanced Body Type Calculator

Discover your somatotype with comprehensive analysis, visual charts, and personalized recommendations for optimal fitness results

Visual Analysis Scientific Accuracy Personal Recommendations Mobile Optimized

🎯 Understanding Your Body Type

Your somatotype determines how your body responds to training, nutrition, and lifestyle factors. Understanding your genetic blueprint helps optimize your fitness approach for better results.

Genetic Foundation

Your body type is largely determined by genetics, influencing bone structure, muscle fiber composition, and metabolic rate. While you can't change your basic somatotype, you can optimize your approach based on your natural tendencies.

Metabolic Differences

Each body type has distinct metabolic characteristics that affect how you process food, store fat, and build muscle. Understanding these differences is key to creating an effective nutrition strategy.

Training Response

Your somatotype influences how you respond to different training styles, recovery needs, and exercise selection. Tailoring your workout to your body type maximizes results and prevents overtraining.

👁️ Visual Body Type Identification

Click on the body type that best matches your natural build for a quick assessment

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Ectomorph
• Lean & Linear Build
• Fast Metabolism
• Difficulty Gaining Weight
• Narrow Frame & Small Joints
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Mesomorph
• Athletic & Muscular
• Balanced Metabolism
• Builds Muscle Easily
• V-Shaped Torso
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Endomorph
• Solid & Round Build
• Slower Metabolism
• Gains Weight Easily
• Wider Frame & Large Joints

🔬 Choose Your Assessment Method

Anthropometric Analysis

Uses precise body measurements and mathematical formulas for accurate somatotype classification.

  • Scientific accuracy
  • Objective measurements
  • Precise percentages
  • Professional method

Comprehensive Assessment

Detailed questionnaire analyzing physical characteristics, metabolic tendencies, and training response.

  • Holistic approach
  • No measurements needed
  • Lifestyle factors included
  • Quick and easy

📐 Anthropometric Measurements

Measure at narrowest point below your hand
Widest point across shoulders
Widest point around your hips

📚 Measurement Guide

Wrist Circumference

Measure around the narrowest part of your wrist, just below the bony prominence. This measurement is crucial for determining bone structure.

Normal ranges:
• Men: 15-20 cm (6-8 inches)
• Women: 13-17 cm (5-6.5 inches)

Shoulder Width

Measure the distance between the outer edges of your shoulders at the widest point. Stand naturally and have someone help measure.

Typical ranges:
• Men: 38-48 cm (15-19 inches)
• Women: 35-42 cm (14-16.5 inches)

Hip Circumference

Measure around the widest part of your hips/buttocks. Keep the tape measure parallel to the ground.

Health note: Hip measurement helps determine body fat distribution patterns and metabolic health indicators.

🔬 The Science

Somatotyping was developed by psychologist William Sheldon in the 1940s. Modern fitness science uses anthropometric measurements to classify body types based on:

  • Bone Structure: Joint size and frame dimensions
  • Muscle Mass: Natural muscular development
  • Fat Distribution: Where and how easily fat is stored
  • Metabolic Rate: How quickly calories are burned
Accuracy Note: Most people are a combination of types rather than purely one category. Our calculator provides percentages for each type.

📚 The Complete Guide to Somatotypes

🏃‍♂️ Ectomorph Deep Dive

Physical Characteristics:

  • Lean, linear build with minimal fat storage
  • Small joints and delicate bone structure
  • Long limbs relative to torso
  • Fast-twitch muscle fibers predominant

Metabolic Profile:

  • Very high metabolic rate (15-20% above average)
  • Excellent insulin sensitivity
  • High carbohydrate tolerance (5-7g per kg bodyweight)
  • Quick recovery from training

💪 Mesomorph Deep Dive

Physical Characteristics:

  • Athletic, V-shaped build
  • Medium bone structure
  • Naturally muscular and defined
  • Balanced muscle fiber composition

Metabolic Profile:

  • Moderate to high metabolic rate
  • Good insulin sensitivity
  • Moderate carbohydrate tolerance (3-5g per kg)
  • Responds well to most training styles

🏋️‍♂️ Endomorph Deep Dive

Physical Characteristics:

  • Solid, round build with wider frame
  • Large joints and thick bone structure
  • Naturally strong, especially lower body
  • Slow-twitch muscle fibers predominant

Metabolic Profile:

  • Slower metabolic rate (5-10% below average)
  • Lower insulin sensitivity
  • Lower carbohydrate tolerance (2-3g per kg)
  • Excellent strength and power potential

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