Understanding Your Meat: Which steak is the most worked muscle?
                                
                                
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                                Over 50% of a cow's body weight is composed of muscle tissue, and the amount of work a muscle performs directly impacts its tenderness and flavor. When considering a nutrition diet, understanding which steak is the most worked muscle is key to balancing robust flavor with nutritional content and proper cooking techniques.