muscle memory

American  

[muhs-uhl mem-uh-ree] / ˈmʌs əl ˌmɛm ə ri /

noun

1. Psychology, Physiology. the ability, acquired through repetition, to complete a particular muscular movement quickly, efficiently, and without conscious effort.

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Etymology

Origin of muscle memory

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

“I find that you have a muscle memory for the stuff that you’ve done,” said the chef, 63, who has recently taken up two passions: guitar and swimming.

From The Wall Street Journal

That goal remains unchanged, but the US space agency is shifting its flight lineup to include a test mission before an eventual lunar landing to improve launch "muscle memory," Isaacman said.

From Barron's

The company has “muscle memory” from the last round of layoffs, which helped Meta return to its engineering roots, Shmulik added.

From MarketWatch

The company has “muscle memory” from the last round of layoffs, which helped Meta return to its engineering roots, Shmulik added.

From MarketWatch

But overcoming that fear and engaging in collective action will build momentum, and a type of muscle memory, where the new rule becomes action and not inaction.

From Salon