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Velocity based training blog
Nov 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.
Velocity based training blog
Oct 2023

The risk-reward of training to failure

There is a misconception in strength and hypertrophy training that more is always better. Train hard, but you also need to train smart.
Velocity based training blog
Sep 2023

5 proven methods to measure strength in the gym

There are many well-researched and valid methods to find your one-rep max (1RM) this article we will unpack 5 of the best.
Velocity based training blog
Aug 2023

Calculating your strength levels the easy way with velocity based training (VBT)

Start tracking your strength the smart and efficient way with this free online 1RM and strength levels calculator. Simple to use during your workouts.
Velocity based training blog
Jul 2023

Machine vs free weight training for performance: Which is better?

Machines, barbells & free weights are fantastic tools. But which one builds the most muscle or strength?
Velocity based training blog
Oct 2022

Let’s cut the velocity based training bullshit

People have gotten strong before velocity and plenty more will get strong without it. So does VBT really provide value? ABSOLUTELY.
Velocity based training blog
Sep 2022

Estimating 1RM with velocity based training: a complete guide

Since the start, VBT has been used to estimate 1RM strength in the gym. Here is everything you need to know.
Velocity based training blog
Sep 2022

Can Velocity Based Training be useful for Bodybuilding?

Using VBT and velocity tracking to make gains and improve the quality of your hypertrophy training
Velocity based training blog
Aug 2022

Using velocity based training for a strength rebuild

As I go through a bit of a re-build phase to gain back my lost strength this is how I leverage velocity tracking in that process
Velocity based training blog
Jul 2022

Velocity Zones Reimagined - Programming with VBT

Velocity zones are often misunderstood, dive into three practical ways to apply them for making strength and power gains with VBT
Velocity based training blog
Apr 2022

Tracking progress in the gym with velocity based training

Using velocity to highlight progress can be a great way to keep athletes motivated and enable program adjustments without the need for time-consuming
Velocity based training blog
Apr 2022

Readiness & autoregulation with VBT

Optimisation of training is a continual iterative process, discover how velocity and other metrics can help you improve training outcomes
Velocity based training blog
Mar 2022

Logging your velocity tracking data in the gym

VBT truly shines when you have a recorded training history to help put everything in context. Learn the best approach to logging your data.
Velocity based training blog
Mar 2022

Athlete profiling with velocity based training

Velocity based training is the perfect tool to help athletes and coaches track progress in the gym, create competition, or identify weaknesses.
Velocity based training blog
Feb 2022

Use real-time velocity based feedback to boost motivation

Using VBT feedback to foster motivation and competition in your S&C training programs can be transformative.
Velocity based training blog
Feb 2022

Reviewing velocity data from a single set

It is when we look at the set level that we can start to make real-time assessments of how today’s training is going.
Velocity based training blog
Feb 2022

Analysing velocity data from a single rep (VBT)

A dive into the most common metrics of a single rep and their applications when training with velocity tracking
Velocity based training blog
Jan 2022

Defining Velocity Based Training

A look at velocity based training from first principles. This article explores VBT as a concept and a training tool to improve strength training.
Velocity based training blog
Nov 2021

Building Metric: A computer vision app for VBT

MetricVBT is a new app I helped build that uses your smartphone camera to automatically track velocity and range of motion for barbell lifts.
Velocity based training blog
Oct 2021

Is everything we know about VBT wrong?

There are many different ways to measure velocity in your training. Read on to uncover my favourite metric that no one is using (yet).
Velocity based training blog
Oct 2021

Fixing the Velocity Zones: A new flexible system

It's time to reimagine the velocity zones. In part two learn the details of a new, flexible three zone system for programming with velocity.
Velocity based training blog
Sep 2021

Velocity Zones: The problem with the five zone model

The existing five zone system is inaccurate, misused, and potentially frustrating your athletes. Learn why it is fundamentally flawed.
Velocity based training blog
Sep 2021

The history and origins of the velocity zones in VBT

Part 1/3 we dive into the history of the popular zones approach to velocity based training. Learn how the five qualities of strength came to exist.
Velocity based training blog
Aug 2021

Increase your vertical jump with velocity based training

Do you want to add inches to your jump? Velocity based training might be the secret weapon you need unlock explosive strength and power.
Velocity based training blog
Jul 2021

Adapting Dan John's rule of ten for velocity based training

Dan John’s rule of ten for strength training changed how I program. Here’s how I have adapted it and apply it when doing velocity based training.
Velocity based training blog
Jun 2021

Why training to failure might be killing your strength gains

Training at the point of failure might seem like a good way to push your limits, but the science suggests doing it too often might be holding you back
Velocity based training blog
May 2021

The Henneman Size Principle and velocity based training

Henneman is one of the godfathers of strength and power adaptations. ⁠⁠His landmark discovery has key implications in velocity based training.
Velocity based training blog
May 2021

What is Cluster Set Training?

Cluster sets increase workout density without sacrificing strength or power output. Here is how you can use them in your next program.
Velocity based training blog
Apr 2021

Calculate strength levels on submaximal weights with bar speed

Maximise your strength. Accurately estimate your strength levels and calculate one rep max (1RM) with the help of bar speed tracking
Velocity based training blog
Mar 2021

Velocity loss threshold: Fatigue guidelines for velocity based training

Learn how to use velocity loss thresholds in your training?⁠ Find the optimal fatigue % to maximise strength and power in the gym.
Velocity based training blog
Feb 2021

Published! My first velocity based training research paper

I had an awesome experience as part of my first research team. In our study we looked at the neural effects of training with intent.
Velocity based training blog
Feb 2021

The best use of velocity based training technology

Use real time velocity feedback to increase motivation and drive competition for this simple way to boost your strength and power training program
Velocity based training blog
Feb 2021

The continuum of velocity based training application

A guide to the practical strategies, tactics and methods for applying VBT in the gym to optimise your training and make massive gains.
Velocity based training blog
Jan 2021

The Science behind Velocity Based Training

Velocity based training is built on two simple foundational principles. The load-velocity profile and the principle of intent to move.
Velocity based training blog
Jan 2021

What is velocity based training? (VBT)

Velocity based training (VBT) is GPS for lifting weights. VBT helps lifters better control fatigue, intensity to optimise training and programming.

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