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VBT for Beginners: Complete Velocity Based Training Guide
guides·9 min read

VBT for Beginners: Complete Velocity Based Training Guide

Starting velocity-based training? This guide covers the 5 velocity zones, which sensor to buy first, load-velocity profiling, and your week-one sessions.

VBT·velocity-based-training·beginner-guide
Velocity Based Training: The Complete Beginner's Guide
guides·12 min read

Velocity Based Training: The Complete Beginner's Guide

What is velocity-based training and how does autoregulation work? Covers velocity zones, load-velocity profiling, and a clear path to implementing VBT.

VBT·velocity-zones·autoregulation
Velocity Loss Thresholds: When to Stop Your Set
guides·10 min read

Velocity Loss Thresholds: When to Stop Your Set

Grinding extra reps past a set velocity loss can undo the goal you are training for. See research-backed thresholds for strength, hypertrophy, and power.

VBT·velocity-loss·set-management
Back Squat Velocity Zones: Optimal Speed Guide by Training Goal
exercises·12 min read

Back Squat Velocity Zones: Optimal Speed Guide by Training Goal

Explains the optimal bar velocity zones for the back squat by training goal. Provides practical VBT training methods for max strength, power, and speed...

back-squat·velocity-zones·VBT
Hex Bar Jump Squat: The Best Loaded Jump Exercise
exercises·9 min read

Hex Bar Jump Squat: The Best Loaded Jump Exercise

Hex bar jump squat: why the hex bar jump squat outperforms barbell jump squats for loaded power training. Track it with PoinT GO's velocity-based data.

hex-bar·jump-squat·loaded-jumps
Back Squat Velocity Zones: Optimal Speed for Every Training Goal
exercises·10 min read

Back Squat Velocity Zones: Optimal Speed for Every Training Goal

Back squat velocity zones for VBT. Includes MCV targets by training goal, velocity loss thresholds, programming examples, and how to apply...

squat·VBT·velocity-zones
Velocity-Based Training: Research Review and Practical Applications
research·13 min read

Velocity-Based Training: Research Review and Practical Applications

A practical breakdown of VBT research: build a load-velocity profile, read velocity zones, autoregulate load, and monitor fatigue without a 1RM test.

VBT·velocity based training·load velocity profile
Bench Press Velocity Zones: VBT Targets for Strength & Power Development
exercises·13 min read

Bench Press Velocity Zones: VBT Targets for Strength & Power Development

All 5 bench press velocity zones with exact MCV and %1RM ranges, plus velocity loss thresholds from 10-40% by training goal.

bench-press·VBT·velocity