These are the various body types and the specific exercises that are beneficial for each body type:
Pear-shaped Body
A pear-shaped body is characterized by a defined waist and wide hips, that’s why the lower body is heavier than the upper body.
Exercises:
- Upper-body exercises – push ups, bicep curls, overhead presses
- Total-body strength training
- Endurance cardio – running, swimming, biking

Hourglass Body
An hourglass body is characterized by an equally proportioned and curvy upper and lower body with a small waistline.
Exercises:
- Circuit training
- Multi-joint workouts
- Swimming
- Weightlifting with light to moderate intensity
- Cardio exercises at least 3-5 times a week
- Lateral step-up squat presses
- Rear lunge row taps

Straight Body
A straight body is characterized by shoulders and hips that are of the same width.
Exercises:
- Yoga
- Tai chi
- Weight training from moderate to difficult intensity
- Cardio at moderate intensity
- Deadlift overhead press
- Lunges

Apple-shaped Body
An apple-shaped body is characterized by wide hips and a round middle.
Exercises:
- High intensity interval training
- Core-centric sculpting
- Rear lunge chop
- Running
- Swimming
- biking

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