stackyFACTSThe masseter muscle is the undisputed heavyweight champion of your anatomy. While the gluteus maximus is the largest muscle, your jaw muscles can exert a bite force of up to 200 pounds on your molars. So, theoretically, your strongest physical attribute is your ability to chew through a tough steak.
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