Fast-Twitch vs. Slow-Twitch Muscles
There are two main types of muscle fibres which are activated whenever you do any exercise or just move in general. These Muscle Fibres are:- 1. Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibres 2. Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibres Here twitch refers to the contraction of muscles. 1. Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibres - What are Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibres? Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibres are the muscles which support quick moments like sprinting or jumping. These muscles contract quickly but rapidly get tired. Why it is necessary to train Fast-Twitch Muscles? Fast-Twitch Muscles are most favourable for short and quick bursts of energy. You should train it if you want to improve your - -sprinting -jumping -powerlifting -strength training How can you train Fast-Twitch Muscles? Following exercises, you must do to train Fast-Twitch Muscles- -performing reps at a faster rate and with medium weights -power clean and snatch -agility drills -intense cycling -sprinting Can you lose Fast-Twitch Muscles? Under normal conditions, our Fast-T