Study Reveals Unlikely Muscles Behind Strongman Eddie Hall's Power

Loughborough University researchers discover that Eddie Hall's exceptional strength is due to the significant development of lesser-known 'guy ropes' muscles in his legs.

• The 'guy ropes' muscles – sartorius, gracilis, and semitendinosus – stabilize the pelvis and thigh, contributing significantly to Hall's strength.
• These muscles were found to be up to three times larger in Hall compared to untrained individuals.
• Hall's quadriceps and calf muscles were also significantly larger, but the 'guy ropes' muscles showed the greatest relative growth.
• The study highlights the adaptability of the muscular system, suggesting targeted exercises could enhance these muscles.
• The findings were published in the Journal of Applied Physiology and involved comparisons with over 200 individuals.

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