People with strong chest and back muscles less likely to have a heart attack

Filed by Elara Myst

Download PDFStory at-a-glancePeople with healthier chest and back muscles had a significantly lower risk of both heart attack and early death over the next 10 years, suggesting that muscle quality may be an important marker of long-term heart healthThe condition of the muscles mattered more than their size; muscles with less fat trapped inside the fibers were linked to better cardiovascular outcomes than simply having larger musclesStrong chest and back muscles remained associated with a l