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General Slang
muscle memory
MUSS-ul MEM-uh-ree · noun · informal
Regaining lost muscle fast after time off.
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The phenomenon where previously trained muscle returns to its former size and strength much faster than it was first built.
“He got jacked again in weeks thanks to muscle memory.”
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muscle memory In A Sentence
He got jacked again in weeks thanks to muscle memory.
Origin & Usage
Physiology-based concept (myonuclei retention) common in gym talk.
People Also Ask
What is muscle memory in the gym?
It's how previously built muscle comes back much faster after a layoff than it took to build the first time.
Is muscle memory real?
Yes — research points to retained myonuclei in muscle fibers as a mechanism that lets trained muscle regrow quickly after time off.
How long does muscle memory last?
The retained myonuclei appear to persist for a long time, possibly years, which is why long-time lifters bounce back quickly even after extended breaks.
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