Olympic Lifting Power Hub

Master the catch, pull, and triple extension that drive bar velocity.

exercises·12 min read

Power Clean Technique: Step-by-Step Guide for Athletes

Master the power clean with this complete technique guide. Learn the pull, catch position, common errors, coaching cues, and programming for athletic power...

power-clean·olympic-lifting·explosive-power

exercises·10 min read

Hang Clean for Power: Technique, Benefits & Programming

Master the hang clean for explosive power development. Covers proper technique, common errors, programming progressions, and VBT application for strength...

hang-clean·power-training·olympic-lifting

how to·12 min read

How to Coach the Snatch Progression: Complete Step-by-Step Guide from Beginner to Advanced

Learn the proven step-by-step methodology for coaching the snatch. Covers accessory exercises, technical cues, common error correction, and IMU-based velocity.

snatch·Olympic lifting·coaching

exercises·12 min read

How to Test the Power Clean from Blocks: 800Hz IMU Protocol for Explosive Output

Step-by-step protocol to test the power clean from blocks using an 800Hz IMU sensor. Measure bar velocity, peak power, and acceleration windows.

power clean·block pull·IMU

Understand how power output unfolds across the lift and where to intervene.

research·12 min read

Power-Time Curve of the Clean: An 800Hz IMU Analysis of First Pull, Transition, and Second Pull

The clean power-time curve places 60-70% of total power in the second pull. Learn how 800Hz IMU PoinT GO decomposes each phase and informs training decisions.

clean·power curve·olympic lifting

exercises·12 min read

How to Test Bench Throw Power: The Standard Protocol for Upper Body Explosiveness

The bench throw is the gold standard for upper body power. Learn the validated IMU-based protocol, normative bar velocity data, and programming applications.

bench-throw·VBT·upper-body-power

exercises·12 min read

How to Test Shoulder Power: A Complete Overhead Press Power Testing Guide

Overhead press power reflects shoulder mobility and rotator cuff health. Learn standard test protocols and interpretation thresholds with 800Hz IMU data.

shoulder power·overhead press·VBT

research·12 min read

Why Rep-by-Rep Velocity Stabilization Matters: Reliability and Adaptation Signals in VBT

When inter-rep CV converges below 5%, neuromuscular adaptation is taking hold. A research-based look at velocity stabilization through 800Hz IMU data.

velocity stabilization·VBT·CV

Block periodization, cluster sets, and 12-week templates for Olympic athletes.

guides·12 min read

How to Program 12-Week Block Periodization: A Data-Driven Phased Adaptation Model

Block periodization maximizes residual training effects across 12 weeks. Learn the validated IMU-tracked accumulation, transmutation, and realization template.

block-periodization·12-week-program·accumulation

research·12 min read

Why Cluster Sets Preserve Velocity Better: The Neuromuscular Science of Distributed Rest

Cluster sets preserve barbell velocity 12% better than traditional sets. Neuromuscular science, RCT evidence, and 800Hz VBT monitoring explained.

cluster sets·VBT·velocity loss

guides·13 min read

Autoregulated Training with Velocity: The Complete Guide to Daily Load Optimization

Master autoregulated training using velocity data. Learn to adjust daily loads, manage fatigue, and optimize performance with velocity-based autoregulation.

vbt·autoregulation·programming

guides·12 min read

VBT Velocity Thresholds by Lifter Experience: Novice vs Advanced Profiles Compared

VBT velocity thresholds for novice and advanced lifters explained with 800Hz IMU data, individualized cutoffs, and load-velocity profile differences by.

VBT·velocity thresholds·novice

Trap-bar work, jump variants, and tendon-protective accessory choices.

exercises·11 min read

Trap Bar Deadlift for Explosive Power Development: Technique & Programming

Learn how to use the trap bar deadlift for explosive power development. Includes technique cues, programming variables, velocity targets, and sport-specific...

trap-bar·deadlift·power

exercises·10 min read

Trap Bar Jump: The Safest Loaded Jump Exercise

The trap bar jump is the gold standard loaded jump exercise. Learn proper technique, optimal loading zones, velocity targets, and how to programme it for...

trap-bar·loaded-jump·power-development

exercises·9 min read

Hex Bar Jump Squat: The Best Loaded Jump Exercise

Why the hex bar jump squat outperforms barbell jump squats for loaded power training.

hex-bar·jump-squat·loaded-jumps

research·12 min read

Why Eccentric Overload Builds Tendons: The Collagen Remodeling Science

How eccentric overload triples tendon stiffness gains versus concentric training. Collagen biology, strain thresholds, and 800Hz IMU prescription protocols.

eccentric·tendon·collagen