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How to Troubleshoot Noisy VBT Velocity Readings
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How to Troubleshoot Noisy VBT Velocity Readings

Noisy VBT velocity readings usually trace to one of three causes: sensor placement, bar whip, or ROM drift. Here is the checklist to isolate which one.

velocity-based-training·sensor-accuracy·barbell-velocity
Mean vs Peak Velocity in VBT: Which Metric Should You Use?
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Mean vs Peak Velocity in VBT: Which Metric Should You Use?

Mean velocity, mean propulsive velocity, or peak velocity — they do not track load the same way. This review shows which metric fits which exercise.

mean-velocity·peak-velocity·mean-propulsive-velocity
How to Overhead Press Stronger: VBT Progression Guide
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How to Overhead Press Stronger: VBT Progression Guide

Overhead press stuck at the same weight for months? An 800Hz IMU tracks velocity zones and autoregulation rules that break plateaus in 12 weeks.

overhead-press·VBT·barbell-velocity
Why Your Bench Press Stalled: A Velocity-Based Diagnostic
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Why Your Bench Press Stalled: A Velocity-Based Diagnostic

Stuck at the same bench press weight for weeks? These four velocity-tracked tests isolate exactly which phase of the lift is failing you.

bench-press·plateau·VBT
How to Measure Barbell Velocity: VBT Setup Guide
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How to Measure Barbell Velocity: VBT Setup Guide

A misplaced sensor or the wrong device skews every rep you log. Here is how to set up VBT hardware, and the difference between mean and peak velocity.

VBT·barbell-velocity·strength-training
How to Use Velocity-Based Training (VBT): Complete Beginner's Guide
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How to Use Velocity-Based Training (VBT): Complete Beginner's Guide

Velocity-based training in practice: set your zones, autoregulate daily load from bar speed, and predict 1RM without a single maximal attempt.

vbt·strength-training·autoregulation