Today's lesson is about skeletal muscle fibers. Learning the difference between slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers will give you a better understanding of how different exercises and workouts will benefit you.

You've heard about this sport everywhere and you know that powerlifting athletes are really strong but what is this sport REALLY all about?

The article title sounds silly but believe me, not enough people bother to remember this let alone understand it. Like in anything that you do, you have to work your way up to it and time it correctly. Boxers don't punch hard throughout the whole round (although it seems like it sometimes), they work their opponent around and wait for the right time to throw the big knockout punch. To be a weightlifter, you're also going to have to learn how to peak your body.