10 Scientific Secrets Of Spider-Man Only Geeks Will Love

6. Spider-Man Possesses The Agility Of An Entire Team Of Olympic Level Acrobats

Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man
Marvel Comics

Spider-Man is capable of extraordinary feats of superhuman agility. His web-like muscle tissue, tendons, and connective tissue make him incredibly limber and twice as elastic as a normal human. It is by utilizing a number of skills simultaneously that allows Peter to dodge the attacks of his opponents and, given enough distance, gunfire from multiple weapons.

Able to move as fast as 100 mph in short bursts, Spider-Man’s super strength and speed allow him to make all the necessary acrobatic moves. His superhuman reflexes allow him to adapt to his environment almost immediately and he has the ability to find his equilibrium no matter which way he is oriented or how small an area he is balanced. In Daredevil #16, the Man Without Fear determined the Wall-crawler was every bit the acrobat that he was. Peter's stamina is similarly improved to allow him to continue at peak efficiency for nearly a day.

Spider-Man’s gymnastic and athletic abilities put him above even the best Olympic athletes and gymnasts. He is capable of performing a seemingly endless series of moves, and adding this to his web-slinging, kicks, and punching, Peter has created a unique fighting style. He has been taught to fight by a number of skilled fighters, including Captain America and Shang-Chi, and incorporated those skills into his regime.

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