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Velocity-Based Training for Adolescent Athletes: Safety Evidence Review
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Velocity-Based Training for Adolescent Athletes: Safety Evidence Review

The safety evidence on VBT with adolescents: how it caps fatigue without 1RM testing, why peak height velocity changes guidance, and where gaps remain.

VBT·youth athletes·adolescent training
Velocity-Based Training for Combat Sports Striking: Build Knockout Power with VBT
guides·8 min read

Velocity-Based Training for Combat Sports Striking: Build Knockout Power with VBT

Heavy hands need force, not just bag miles. Force-velocity profiling, VBT loading zones, and fight-camp taper build real punch power for boxers and MMA.

VBT·combat-sports·striking-power
Velocity-Based Training for Golfers: Build Clubhead Speed and Driving Distance
guides·8 min read

Velocity-Based Training for Golfers: Build Clubhead Speed and Driving Distance

Swing speed plateaus when lifting ignores velocity. Force-velocity profiling and VBT lift selection turn gym gains into clubhead speed and carry distance.

VBT·golf·rotational-power
Velocity-Based Training for Rowers: Balancing Peak Power and Power-Endurance
guides·8 min read

Velocity-Based Training for Rowers: Balancing Peak Power and Power-Endurance

Rowers need max power off the catch and endurance to repeat it 200+ times. Force-velocity profiling and velocity-loss thresholds show how to balance both.

VBT·rowing·power-endurance
Dryland Power Training for Swimmers: A Velocity-Based Training Guide
guides·8 min read

Dryland Power Training for Swimmers: A Velocity-Based Training Guide

Starts and turns decide close races, not stroke technique alone. VBT dryland training builds explosive starts, faster turns, and stroke-specific strength.

VBT·swimming·dryland
Velocity-Based Training for Tennis: Build Serve and Groundstroke Power
guides·8 min read

Velocity-Based Training for Tennis: Build Serve and Groundstroke Power

A faster serve starts in the weight room, not on-court reps. Force-velocity profiling, transfer lifts, and velocity zones build serve power that lasts.

VBT·tennis·serve-power
Load-Velocity Profiling for 1RM Prediction: Accuracy Review
research·16 min read

Load-Velocity Profiling for 1RM Prediction: Accuracy Review

Can load-velocity profiling replace a maximal 1RM test? This review breaks down error rates by method and which protocols hold up in practice.

load-velocity-profile·1RM-prediction·VBT
Power Output Decline as a Fatigue Monitoring Tool
research·16 min read

Power Output Decline as a Fatigue Monitoring Tool

What does research say about tracking power output decline to flag fatigue in strength and power athletes? A systematic review of intra-session drop-off.

power-output·fatigue-monitoring·VBT
Velocity Loss Thresholds: Hypertrophy vs Power Outcomes
research·16 min read

Velocity Loss Thresholds: Hypertrophy vs Power Outcomes

A head-to-head synthesis of 10%, 20%, and 30% velocity loss thresholds — which produces more power, which builds more muscle, and where they overlap.

velocity-loss·VBT·hypertrophy
How to Improve Acceleration in Football: IMU-Driven 0-10m Sprint Power Protocol
how to·12 min read

How to Improve Acceleration in Football: IMU-Driven 0-10m Sprint Power Protocol

This 12-week protocol uses IMU jump and barbell velocity data to find where power leaks and build 0-10m acceleration in football players.

football·acceleration·sprint
How to Improve Grip Strength for the Deadlift: An 8-Week Protocol That Adds 12% to 1RM
how to·12 min read

How to Improve Grip Strength for the Deadlift: An 8-Week Protocol That Adds 12% to 1RM

A weak grip can cost up to 12% of your deadlift 1RM before your back fatigues. Follow this 8-week grip protocol and track gains with velocity data.

grip strength·deadlift·grip training
How to Improve Hip and Glute Power: An 800Hz IMU-Verified Training Guide
how to·12 min read

How to Improve Hip and Glute Power: An 800Hz IMU-Verified Training Guide

Weak hip extension shows up as flat jumps and slow sprints. This 12-week protocol uses 800Hz IMU velocity zones, RFD, and jump height to build power.

hip power·glutes·VBT