Whether you are new to Velocity Based Training or a long-time VBT practitioner there is something for you in the articles below.
If you are new here, and want to learn velocity based training from the ground up I suggest starting here with part 1 of the Fundamentals Series, this 10-part blog series covers all the essential elements to get you started with velocity in the gym.
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October 28, 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).
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October 21, 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.
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September 21, 2021
Velocity Zones: The problem with using the five zone system
The existing five zone system is inaccurate, misused, and potentially frustrating your athletes. Learn why it is fundamentally flawed.
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September 2, 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.
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August 30, 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.
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July 16, 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.
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June 10, 2021
Why training to failure might be slowing down your progress
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
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May 28, 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.
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May 10, 2021
Enhanced cluster set training with velocity based training
Clusters are a great way to increase workout density without sacrificing the quality of your output. Here is how VBT can be used to program clusters.
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