Why exactly are Apes so much Stronger than Humans?

Question

I have heard a full-grown male chimpanzee is as strong as 4 men. Why, they don't seem to have a disproportionate amount of muscle mass. Are their muscles connected differently?

Answer 1

More robust musculature relative to their body size. That's the short answer.

Answer 2

Most animals are stronger than men, because they constantly excercise and use their limbs to escape. Take a baby chimp and put him on the couch with a bucket of potatoe chips and some Sponge Bob, then stick him in an office cubicle when he is full grown, then I bet he won't be as strong. Maybe a little stronger by genetics, but not much. And a Chimp is actually about 10 times stronger.

Answer 3

I assume their growth and development are genetically programmed to emphasize muscle development rather than development and refinement of the brain. Humans are programmed to develop with more emphasis on brain development and less emphasis on physical development.

I would assume there also a relationship between levels and combinations of hormones resulting from a certain level of brain development versus degrees of physical development.

I am not knowledgeable enough to say whether or not their muscles are connected differently. I do think, though, it is more likely their muscles are just developed to the point of being superior when it comes to strength.

Maybe the fact that a well developed and refined brain and intellect are associated with a loss in physical strength is Nature's way of providing the less civilized with the strength it needs while providing the more intellectually advanced and civilized with the skills that will serve them best.

Answer 4

More fast twitch muscle fibers and better leverage of their musculature. The same is true of almost all mammals in comparison to humans. They aren't just stronger, they're much faster and more coordinated. They also get fewer musculo-skeletal conditions. There were many costs to coming up on 2 legs, but the benefits far outweigh the negatives.

Answer 5

that's our surroundings apes are tailored for. human beings are tailored to apply innovations over count number and adapt to all environments. Apes, notwithstanding, aren't any further. There are some exceptions, spider monkeys being one.

Answer 6

They have been evolutionarity selected for strength. We have not. In fact the reverse is likely, as it made us rely on and develop tools
much more than them.

Answer 7

Because they don't spend all their time on the computer.

Answer 8

apes work out more.

Answer 9

cuz they swing on trees all day n sh*T.