How to Calculate Your Somatotype?

The equation to calculate mesomorphy is: mesomorphy = 0.858 x humerus breadth + 0.601 x femur breadth + 0.188 x corrected arm girth + 0.161 x corrected calf girth – height 0.131 + 4.5.

How do you find your somatotype?

In each of the three categories someone is generally classified on a scale from 1 to 7 (though higher ratings are possible), though you cannot score highly on all three. The three numbers together give a somatotype number, with the endomorphy score first, then mesomorphy and finally ectomorphy (e.g. 1-5-2).

How can you tell your body type?

Here's how:
  1. Using a measuring tape, get the measurement of your bust. Wear a proper-fitting bra and measure around the fullest part of your chest.
  2. Ask a friend to help you with this one. Get the measurement of your shoulders. ...
  3. Then, get the measurement of your waist. ...
  4. Finally, get your hips measurement.
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