Human Biology class led by biology instructor Lynn Zimmerman performed an experiment testing the individual muscle fibers.

The experiment consisted of students squeezing on a device hooked up to a graph that measures the amount of force you apply to said device for 60 seconds.

Students in the class were able to cheer on their fellow classmates when the last few seconds of holding the device came up.

“The last few seconds are typically the hardest,” Zimmerman said. “It’s interesting to test whether or not cheering a student on makes a difference in how much force they apply.”

Senior Bailey Wiesner participated in the experiment twice.

“My non-dominant hand did better,” Wiesner said. “My hand hurt pretty badly after holding that thing for so long”

Seniors Elizabeth Emerson and Bethany Kuhn said it was fun to watch the entire class get involved.

“It’s really exciting to watch everyone cheer on their classmates,” Emerson said.

Kuhn said her hand also hurt from squeezing the experimental device too hard.

“It left marks on some people’s hands,” Kuhn said. “I know that my own hand hurt pretty badly afterwards.”

Senior Rachel Nansel said the device left white indents in her hand for a while after performing the experiment.

“It’s really great to see everyone so excited,” Nansel said. “The enthusiasm made it more fun than the usual class.”

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