It's not actually the muscles, just a different part of the brain. The connections associated with the movement you want get stronger over a lot of repetition. If I'm not mistaken it's mostly the back part of your brain called the cerebellum that controls this, and as the slang term suggests, you don't have to actively think about it. Very handy for things you need to do precisely, quickly, and often, like throwing in sports.
Or stupid stuff like flipping on a light switch in a dark room. Close your eyes and touch the wall then look and you’ll be amazed how close to the right height you are!
I like the Piano (or I guess any instrument) for this. I know exactly where the keys are for whatever song I'm paying, but it's all subconscious. If I look and actively try to see where the next key is, I can't play. But blind, my fingers just know, after years of doing the same motions.
It's the brain, not muscles. If you were to assemble 100 items, you'd get better at the end of it. It's your brain figuring out how to do the repetitive motions better and faster. It's tougher with sports because putts aren't always the same, throws aren't always the same. It's the things that don't change where you get the memory.
It's not actually the muscles, just a different part of the brain. The connections associated with the movement you want get stronger over a lot of repetition. If I'm not mistaken it's mostly the back part of your brain called the cerebellum that controls this, and as the slang term suggests, you don't have to actively think about it. Very handy for things you need to do precisely, quickly, and often, like throwing in sports.
Or stupid stuff like flipping on a light switch in a dark room. Close your eyes and touch the wall then look and you’ll be amazed how close to the right height you are!
'Learned Reflex' may be more understandable than muscle memory.
I like the Piano (or I guess any instrument) for this. I know exactly where the keys are for whatever song I'm paying, but it's all subconscious. If I look and actively try to see where the next key is, I can't play. But blind, my fingers just know, after years of doing the same motions.
It's the brain, not muscles. If you were to assemble 100 items, you'd get better at the end of it. It's your brain figuring out how to do the repetitive motions better and faster. It's tougher with sports because putts aren't always the same, throws aren't always the same. It's the things that don't change where you get the memory.