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Level up your workouts with velocity based training

Learn the theory and application of barbell velocity tracking. Give your training a competitive edge to boost your strength and power gains with the benefits of bar speed tracking and velocity based training in your programs.

What is velocity based training?

At it's core, velocity based training (VBT) - also called velocity tracking, or bar speed tracking - is a scientifically proven and simple method to accelerate progress in your training and minimise the accumulation of fatigue. Precisely track your lifting and make the velocity numbers go up.

Lift heavier, lift faster, generate more watts, longer the tempo, increase the range of motion. These are all ways you can use velocity tracking technology and apply progressive overload to your training, force your body to adapt and make greater gains in your lifting.

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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Posts about velocity based training

Deep dives on the theory and application of bar speed tracking in the weight room
March 21, 2024

Every VBT device and velocity tracking app - A buyers guide for coaches and lifters

Linear positional transducers, Accelerometers, rack mounted cameras, smart phone apps — There are so many ways to measure bar speed! This guide lists all the devices and apps on offer when choosing a VBT system.
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March 13, 2024

How Barbell velocity tracking can make you stronger

You already do velocity based training - you just don't call it that! Whether it is conscious or subconscious, lifters are constantly analysing their sets through the lens of how fast the bar moves.
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February 9, 2024

A complete guide to 1RM testing & strength estimation

Everything you need to know about testing, estimating and utilising the one repetition maximum in your training. A one rep max is the most amount of weight you can lift for a single repetition...
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December 10, 2023

VBT log: Planning deloads from velocity data

December 11, 2023: Getting sick, planning deloads and adjusting training with velocity trends.
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December 7, 2023

Last rep velocity & RPE: Autoregulated strength training with VBT

Ideal for powerlifters, last rep velocity and RPE combine to unlock incredible strength gains through improved training autoregulation
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December 3, 2023

VBT log: Breaking strength personal records

December 1, 2023: A 12-month best weight and a new velocity personal record
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Metric VBT - the free velocity based training app

This easy-to-use bar speed tracking app allows you to capture critical lifting data like velocity, bar path, power, tempo, and fatigue, from your iPhone. No devices required, as easy as taking a selfie.
I am a co-founder and head of sports science at Metric VBT.

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