how are chimps able to exert more force than us, humans, considering they are smaller in stature and weigh less?
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To keep it simple, three things
1. The muscle attachment points are different, granting better leverage across the joint.
2. Humans are stronger than you think, but we tend to have psychological “limiters” engaged. Sometimes you see these bypassed, like in those stories of people hulking out and lifting heavy things off trapped kids. We’re also more fine motor oriented whereas chimps are more gross motor oriented. More strength, less finesse. This is also related to (1).
3. Chimpanzees are **jacked**. Google “hairless chimp” and be amazed.
They’re about 50% stronger than a human, adjusted for overall size. Remember: they’re hunched over. They’re bigger than you think. An adult male can weigh 120 pounds. So they’re smaller, but not drastically so.
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