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What exactly is the word for body types or models that don't work out or exercise?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Body types: Body types vary sometimes independent of exercise. I believe you are looking for the work exomorph.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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A member asked:

What exactly is the word for body types or models that don't work out or exercise?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

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