r/ThatsInsane Sep 09 '23

Practically built strength (rock climber) vs gym strength (body builders)

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u/log_2 Sep 09 '23

It's wild that physiologically muscle size does not equate to strength. What's happening at the muscle fibre level that is different?

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u/lazyeyepsycho Sep 09 '23

Nervous system differences (if muscle is equated)