Naturally well-built, with a high metabolism and responsive muscle cells, mesomorphs pack on muscle simply by looking at a dumbbell. We are not jealous, honest.

How should mesomorphs train?

“As they have naturally good muscle definition, mesomorphs can find some strength work and power exercises easier than other body types, and often won’t train as hard as they can,” says Purdue. “But there are definitely fitness gains to be made.

“I usually give mesomorphs timed workouts with sprints, box and vertical jumps and other plyometric exercises. This gives them goals to aim for, raises workout intensity, pumps up the metabolism, and strips away fat.”