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Question
Enlist the traits of mesomorphs.
Answer in Brief
Solution
| Typical traits of a Mesomorph | |
| Anatomical and Physiological Characteristics | Psychological Characteristics |
| Broad/square shoulders | Athletic (zest for physical activity) |
| Wider at the shoulders than the hips, i.e., Chest | Adventurous |
| Dominates over abdominal area | Desire for power and dominance |
| Medium size joints | Courageous |
| Medium-to-large bone size | Indifference to what others think or want |
| Wide clavicles | Assertive |
| Narrow waist | Bold |
| Long and round muscle bellies | Competitive |
| Medium-to-large bone size | Love of risk and chance |
| Well defined muscles | Overly mature appearance |
| Rectangular shaped | |
| Female mesomorph: V or rectangular shape | |
| Male mesomorph: V or rectangular shape | |
| Responds quickly to exercise | |
| Gains muscle easily | |
| Low-to-medium body fat percentage level | |
| Medium-to-high metabolism | |
| Gains fat more easily than ectomorphs | |
| Gains or loses weight easily | |
| Upright posture | |
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