Why doe muscle size does not necessarily correlate with muscle strength?

Question

As the title says. Why does hypertrophy (growing muscle tissue in size) does not correlate with the strength of the individuals training for strength (as in heavy weight lifting, without growing muscle tissue)?

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Answer 1

Two words – motor recruitment.

Muscle fibres tend to twitch in a synchronized fashion when presented with a challenge – ie. a heavy load or resistance.

Motor recruitment allows the muscles to be used more efficiently and effectively.

It’s why some small people can lift big weights whilst some big people can’t.