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Force-Velocity Profile Individualization Guide: The Science of Athlete-Specific Power Prescription
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Force-Velocity Profile Individualization Guide: The Science of Athlete-Specific Power Prescription

Same program, different results — because every athlete's F-V profile differs. Test protocol, imbalance diagnosis, and profile-specific plans, explained.

F-V profile·individualization·VBT
Front Squat vs Back Squat: Which Is Better for You?
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Front Squat vs Back Squat: Which Is Better for You?

Front squat or back squat for your goal? 800Hz IMU velocity data and EMG activation settle the debate — no more guessing which to program.

front-squat·back-squat·VBT
How to Coach Beginners on the Deadlift: From Setup to 1RM
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How to Coach Beginners on the Deadlift: From Setup to 1RM

A 7-step setup sequence, breathing cues, and bar-path checkpoints for teaching the deadlift safely, plus an 8-week progression to a confident first 1RM.

deadlift·beginner coaching·strength
How to Program a 12-Week Strength Block: Velocity-Based Periodization for Maximum Strength and Power
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How to Program a 12-Week Strength Block: Velocity-Based Periodization for Maximum Strength and Power

Accumulation, transmutation, and realization phases each need their own VBT cutoffs and VL thresholds, set here with 800Hz IMU tracking across 12 weeks.

block periodization·strength training·VBT
How to Train Power as a Master Athlete: The Complete 40+ Explosiveness Guide
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How to Train Power as a Master Athlete: The Complete 40+ Explosiveness Guide

An 800Hz IMU study of 320 master athletes found 8-12% lower bar speed at the same %1RM after 40. This 12-week program adjusts load and recovery around it.

master athlete·power training·aging
Plyometric Progression Guide: From Beginner to Elite
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Plyometric Progression Guide: From Beginner to Elite

Jumping to depth jumps too soon invites injury. This 5-stage progression, built on 800Hz IMU data, sets objective pass criteria before you advance.

plyometrics·box jump·depth jump
Power Curve Explained: Everything About Force-Velocity Profile With 800Hz IMU
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Power Curve Explained: Everything About Force-Velocity Profile With 800Hz IMU

Your force-velocity curve is a training fingerprint unique to you. The physics behind it, how 800Hz IMU sensors map it, and what a flawed curve looks like.

power·F-V curve·VBT
Power Snatch vs Power Clean: A Complete 800Hz IMU Comparison
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Power Snatch vs Power Clean: A Complete 800Hz IMU Comparison

Which lift produces higher peak power, the snatch or the clean? 800Hz IMU data on barbell velocity and RFD settles it, with programming guidance.

power snatch·power clean·VBT
Unilateral vs Bilateral Training: 800Hz IMU Comparison of Asymmetry, Transfer, and Optimal Sport...
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Unilateral vs Bilateral Training: 800Hz IMU Comparison of Asymmetry, Transfer, and Optimal Sport...

Which lifts favor unilateral work vs bilateral? 800Hz IMU data reveals asymmetry thresholds, transfer effects, and the ratio that fits your goal.

unilateral training·bilateral training·asymmetry
VBT Equipment Comparison Guide 2026: IMU vs Linear Transducer vs Camera
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VBT Equipment Comparison Guide 2026: IMU vs Linear Transducer vs Camera

800Hz IMU, linear transducers, and camera systems tested side by side on accuracy, price, and setup time - see which VBT device fits your budget in 2026.

VBT·barbell velocity·IMU sensor
Team Sport VBT Implementation Guide - Designing an 800Hz IMU Operating System for 25-Player Rosters
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Team Sport VBT Implementation Guide - Designing an 800Hz IMU Operating System for 25-Player Rosters

Rolling out VBT across a 25-player roster? Here is the infrastructure, coaching cues, and velocity thresholds that turn each sessions data into decisions.

VBT·team sport·data operations
VBT vs RPE: Which Is More Accurate? A Practical Field Guide
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VBT vs RPE: Which Is More Accurate? A Practical Field Guide

We tested velocity-based training against RPE on precision, reliability, and cost. See the load, tempo, and progression cues each method gets wrong.

VBT·RPE·autoregulation