Are men stronger than women once muscle size is accounted for? Knee-extensor strength per unit of muscle area did not differ significantly between the sexes
Oct 27
4 min read
If a man and a woman carry the same amount of thigh muscle, does he still produce more force? The answer shapes how women set strength expectations and whether 'muscle quality' really differs by sex. The direct measurements are older, and the key one is small, but they line up with the most recent review of the field.
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