Objective On the basis of explicit dynamics calculation theory, a numerical model for calculating the active and passive properties of muscle with high strain rate was proposed. Method In the process of calculating the motion equation of muscle element with high strain rate, hill’s three factors muscle model with high strain rate is introduced into the formula of calculating noda force to modify the node force in each time step. Results As hill’s three factors muscle model was introduced in the numerical calculation, the muscle element has the passive characteristic of the general structural constitutive model and its proprietary active characteristic. Conclusion The results of this study will be helpful to investigate the dynamic response and damage of muscle under high strain rate.