Synchronized teamwork in tug-of-war can double the pulling force of individuals
Elite tug-of-war teams use biomechanical synchronization and friction physics to generate over 10,000 Newtons of force, effectively doubling the pulling power of the individuals involved.
Success in tug-of-war is determined by a combination of friction and 'triple extension'—the synchronized drive of the ankles, knees, and hips. When eight participants fire their muscle fibers at the same 100-hertz frequency, they can generate a collective force of up to 10,000 Newtons.
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