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Megan wants to enter a weight-lifting competition and consults you as to what type of muscle fibers she needs to develop and how she should go about it. What would you suggest to her? 
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"She needs to develop what's called fast-twitch (also known as type II) fibers. These muscle fibers generate quick bursts of strength and speed, which is what's needed for weight-lifting. The types of lifts she should be doing are Olympic-style lifts."
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Weight lifting requires anaerobic endurance. Megan would want to develop her fast fibers for short-term maximum strength. She would achieve this by engaging in activities that involve frequent, brief, but intensive workouts, such as with heavy weights to the point of muscle fatigue. The fatigue triggers the production of new myofilament proteins, leading to muscle bulk and strength.
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Thanks both of you, respects.
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