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How to Use VBT for Daily Readiness Assessment
how to·8 min read

How to Use VBT for Daily Readiness Assessment

Guessing today's training intensity? Measure barbell velocity on one fixed warm-up set to score daily readiness, then follow the rules for autoregulation.

VBT·daily readiness·autoregulation
Inter-Individual Response Variability: Why Same Program Produces Different Results
research·9 min read

Inter-Individual Response Variability: Why Same Program Produces Different Results

481 people did the identical 20-week program; VO2max changes ranged from -6% to +100%. The genetic and lifestyle factors behind high vs low responders.

response variability·high responder·individualization
VBT Complete Setup Guide: From Equipment to Daily 1RM Estimation
guides·9 min read

VBT Complete Setup Guide: From Equipment to Daily 1RM Estimation

Setting up VBT from scratch? This walkthrough covers sensor calibration, load-velocity profiling, autoregulation thresholds, and daily 1RM estimation.

VBT·velocity-based-training·load-velocity-profile
Snatch Grip High Pull: Explosive Upper Back and Trap Power
exercises·8 min read

Snatch Grip High Pull: Explosive Upper Back and Trap Power

Snatch grip high pull: EMG shows 28% more upper trap activation than power cleans, plus 4 velocity zones (0.4-1.5+ m/s) for load selection.

snatch·high-pull·upper-back
Rowing Catch-Drive Power: Initial Stroke Explosiveness
sports·8 min read

Rowing Catch-Drive Power: Initial Stroke Explosiveness

Dryland program developing explosive lower-body power from catch position into drive phase. Protocols, force-velocity data, and PoinT GO velocity.

rowing·catch·drive
Soccer Defender 1v1 Contact Strength and Balance Training
sports·9 min read

Soccer Defender 1v1 Contact Strength and Balance Training

Build the contact strength, single-leg balance, and reactive power defenders need to win 1v1 physical duels. Evidence-based program with VBT integration.

soccer·defender·1v1
How to Build a Force-Velocity Profile with PoinT GO: 5-Step Guide
how to·9 min read

How to Build a Force-Velocity Profile with PoinT GO: 5-Step Guide

Build your own force-velocity profile in five steps: equipment setup, load selection, data collection, interpretation, and a training prescription.

force-velocity-profile·load-velocity·VBT
How to Measure Deadlift Bar Speed: Weak Point Diagnosis
how to·8 min read

How to Measure Deadlift Bar Speed: Weak Point Diagnosis

The same 1RM percentage can hide two different sticking points. Segmental bar velocity shows which one is yours, then which accessory lift fixes it.

deadlift·velocity based training·bar speed
How to Measure Snatch Bar Velocity with PoinT GO
how to·8 min read

How to Measure Snatch Bar Velocity with PoinT GO

Snatch bar velocity breaks into three phases. Set up an IMU sensor to track each one, benchmark against load, and catch faults before they cost lifts.

snatch·bar velocity·Olympic weightlifting
How to Measure Squat Velocity Zones: VBT Auto-Regulation Guide
how to·9 min read

How to Measure Squat Velocity Zones: VBT Auto-Regulation Guide

Fixed percentages ignore how an athlete feels that day. Build a load-velocity profile, then use velocity-loss thresholds to auto-regulate squat load daily.

velocity-zones·squat·VBT
How to Read Velocity-Load Charts: From 1RM Estimation to Fatigue Detection
how to·9 min read

How to Read Velocity-Load Charts: From 1RM Estimation to Fatigue Detection

No max-out testing needed. See the 5 signals on your velocity-load chart that estimate 1RM, flag fatigue, and tell you how much to load today.

velocity load chart·1RM estimation·VBT
IMU Sensor Validity for Barbell Velocity Measurement: Systematic Review
research·9 min read

IMU Sensor Validity for Barbell Velocity Measurement: Systematic Review

A 23-study review found IMU sensors match lab-grade linear transducers within 0.01-0.04 m/s. Where that accuracy holds, and where it breaks down.

IMU·velocity measurement·VBT