Muscles are made up of slow and fast twitch fibers. The slow-twitch, red fibers are used primarily for endurance, for running long distances or performing continuous work. The fast twitch, white fibers are used primarily for strength and speed. Lifting weights will improve your performance in every sport that requires power. It can help you to run faster, jump higher, throw further and lift heavier.
High jumpers have to do squats with heavy weights on their shoulders.
Javelin throwers must strengthen their arms and legs, and sprinters have to strengthen their legs. Those baseball player from the 1930s could not compete in today's professional leagues because they would be too weak and small. 20895 Transcripts of segments of The Dr. Gabe Mirkin Show are provided as a service to listeners at no charge. Dr. Mirkin's opinions and the references cited are for information only, and are not intended to diagnose or prescribe. For your specific diagnosis and treatment, consult your doctor or health care provider.