November 2, 2023
Should you train to failure every set? The pros and cons of going all-out
Probably not, Imagine your training year like building a brick wall... Too much effort in one brick will compromise the entire structure.
The home of velocity based training.
You can unlock incredible gains and master the art and science of bar speed tracking. 1000's of Coaches and athletes just like you are taking advantage of the benefits of bar speed tracking and velocity based training in their programs every day.
What is velocity based training?
Velocity tracking, also called velocity based training (VBT) is the use of technology - such as a smartphone app, or hardware device - to measure the velocity and motion of your gym based exercises.
This feedback provides lifters and coaches with data to motivate their workouts, assess readiness and fatigue levels, adjust training sessions in real-time, track progress, and structure long-term programs.
There is no single best approach to using velocity in your training, instead approach velocity tracking as a range of tools that you can pick and choose to help make training better.
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Velocity based training is actually really simple
Make your numbers go up. At it's core, it's that easy.
If you can lift the same weight for a higher velocity, or if you lift a heavier weight at the same velocity you are making progress. In both cases you are generating more force and more power against the barbell!
Velocity based training is a transformative technology - but you shouldn’t need a PhD to be able to take advantage of the benefits!
The best place to start is with the free VBT course on this website, no sign up required, just jump straight in and master velocity based training in less than an hour!
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Get your free velocity based training resources.
You can unlock the benefits of velocity tracking in your training and programming thanks to the free content on VBTcoach.com.
Get access to exclusive velocity training programs, a velocity based training eBook PDF, strength & power calculator and more when you join the newsletter.
What you get for joining VBTcoach
Fundamentals of VBT ebook
1RM calculator
Program templates
Practical VBT poster
VBT Newsletter
Early access to new content
A blog dedicated to practical velocity application
Metric VBT - Track bar speed with just your iPhone
No strings, no wearables, just point your phone and accurately track your bar speed with just the camera on your iPhone or iPad.
*VBTcoach is affiliated with Metric VBT, I (Jacob) am the co-founder and head of sports science for Metric
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“ The contents and materials provided are at the level of EXOS, ALTIS, and NSCA... I learned a lot from the theoretical and practical issues of this course."
- Pedro R
👋 Hi, I'm Jacob the VBTcoach!
As an S&C coach I was frustrating how unhelpful the education and content around using velocity in the gym was.
I created VBTcoach to make education and content around bar speed tracking and velocity based training principles more useful for coaches and lifters. This website is a collection of blogs, podcasts, video courses, and downloadable resources aimed at making tracking and programming with velocity tracking technology in the weight room easier and more impactful.
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Get your free velocity based training resources.
You can unlock the benefits of velocity tracking in your training and programming thanks to the free content on VBTcoach.com.
Get access to exclusive velocity training programs , a velocity based training eBook PDF, Advanced 1RM strength & power calculator plus heaps more when you join the newsletter.