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Muscle memory
01
the ability to do something correctly without focusing on it because one has done it several times
02
the body's ability to recover and rebuild muscle more efficiently after a period of inactivity
Example
Repeated practice can help ingrain muscle memory in athletes for improved performance.
The athlete reflexively caught the ball without looking, relying on muscle memory from years of training.
Overlearning can be particularly beneficial for complex skills like playing a musical instrument, where repetition helps to develop muscle memory and fluency.
