Superhuman strength, also called
superstrength, super-strength, or
super strength, is an ability commonly employed in
fiction. (Nonfiction instances of temporary extraordinary strength is usually specifically considered
hysterical strength.) It is the ability for a character to be
stronger than
humanly possible. Characters with super strength have been found in many ancient
mythologies and
religions. Superhuman strength is a common feature across a wide range of media, such as novels,
comic books, television, films, and
video games.
Superhuman strength is used by several characters in
fantasy and
science fiction, with a variety of proposed mechanisms such as
cyborg body parts or
genetic modification and even telekinetic fields in science fiction, or divine or
magical/
supernatural sources in fantasy. A plethora of comic book
superheroes and
supervillains usually have a degree of super strength. The level of strength portrayed can vary greatly, from just outside the "normal" human range of the strongest
weightlifters of a given size or muscle mass, to nearly unlimited. In most portrayals, superhuman strength is usually accompanied by
superhuman stamina and durability as well.
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