Free velocity based training online course

Learn how barbell tracking can transform your training with this highly practical online workshop. Perfect for coaches and lifters alike, the course is free to complete, no email registration required.

Course contents

Video (40 minutes)

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Recorded in June 2023, this presentation covers the fundamentals of velocity tracking theory before diving into the practical side of velocity based training for strength, power and hypertrophy development.

Note: This workshop focuses somewhat on the specific features and uses of the Metric Pro and Metric Teams dashboard products, however the principles and practical applications discussed can also be applied when using linear positional transducers (LPT), accelerometer (IMU), or other camera-based bar speed tracking devices and technology.

Video chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

01:39 - About VBTcoach, about MetricVBT

03:50 - Principles of velocity in lifting

11:27 - Hierarchy of velocity applications

15:42 - Improve training with feedback

23:22 - Progress tracking & profiling

26:45 - Programming with velocity

38:35 - Periodisation (summary)

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