muscle memory

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physiology}} The ability to [[reproduce]] a particular movement using [[subconscious#Adjective|subconscious]] [[neuromuscular]] [[control#Noun|control]] which is acquired as a result of the [[physiological]] [[adaptation]] of the body to [[repetition]] of the movement.
2. {{lb|en|bodybuilding}} The ability to regain lost muscle size and strength much faster than initially building it, due to retained muscle nuclei.

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