cognition – Sciencerium

Do Stronger Muscles Have Lower Reaction Times?

Have you ever been to the doctor and they tap under your kneecap with the little hammer? If you train your legs hard enough can you doge the reflex hammer to show the doctor how good your reflexes really are? Jokes aside, reaction time is tied not only to muscle strength but to your cognitive abilities as well. Can you theoretically use muscle strength to deduce cognitive functions? Well, keep reading to find out.