What are the benefits of light lifting when it comes to lifting weights?

Question

Do you develop more speed when you lift lighter? Example: You can squat or bench press a heavy amount, however, you don't you go lighter on purpose does this improve muscle speed and better contraction? Is it possible to develop fast twitch fibers by going with lighter weight? My body has been adapting to lighter weight as compared to strength training heavy for fast twitch muscles. For some reason, heavy even though I can lift heavy has a negative effect on explosiveness for me. I was always reading the books on strength training saying "Go heavy to build fast twitch fibers", and all this time it's been the opposite for me. I think that those books are only half the story, because everybody's body reacts to different techniques. My body builds explosiveness by going lighter for some reason. I have strong muscles but I get negative results in improving speed and athletic performance when i go heavy or even moderate. I improve with light weight. Anybody know why? Plyometrics type body?

Answer 1

for one if u lift lighter weights..it would not push u down and make u shrink

Answer 2

It helps with your endurance, then gradually you would be able to lift more at a longer period of time, that will translate onto the playing field and definitely improve on your confidence.