Track and field athletes specializing in the 100 meter dash will train their bodies for explosive power when pushing off the starting blocks. Which type of muscle fiber is being isolated during strength training to generate this explosive power?

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Fast glycolytic fibers are specialized for short, intense activities such as a 100 meter dash, providing explosive power and speed but fatiguing quickly. They are the primary muscle fibers trained for activities requiring quick, powerful bursts of energy.

Track and Field Athletes Specializing in the 100 Meter Dash