The might and magic of human muscles
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
WBUR
4.3 • 3.9K Ratings
🗓️ 26 March 2026
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Our muscles power us -- from the tissue that pumps blood from our heart to the tiny fibers that give us goosebumps. How exactly do muscles work — and how can we best strengthen them?
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