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8. Common Combinations

Few people have a singular somatotype. Most have a combination of two, though some may have characteristics of all three. Ectomorph-mesomorphs are leaner than traditional mesomorphs but are more muscular than typical ectomorphs. Ectomorph-endomorphs may lack muscle mass, look skinny, and have a higher body fat percentage. A 2017 study found that ectomorphs and their combinations were the least common body types among test participants.

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