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Endomorphs are one of the three somatypes as outlined by William Sheldon's research into possible relationships between body type and personality traits in individuals. He defined endomorphs by the following traits:
- Overdeveloped digestive system, Sheldon likened this to an extremely-powerful boiler room
- Preponderance of body fat, especially around the abdominal area
- Rounded appearance
- Heavy to medium bone structure
- Smooth body contours
- Soft and smooth skin
- Gains weight easily
- Has trouble keeping weight off
- Can gain muscle fairly fast
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