load management
How to Use Bar Velocity to Detect Undertraining
Plateaued but not sore or tired? That's undertraining, not fatigue. Spot stagnant velocity trends with bar-speed data and adjust load before it costs you.
How to Calculate Training Monotony Index
Foster's monotony index above 2.0 correlates with 3.5x higher illness risk. See the formula, threshold table, and how 800Hz IMU data sharpens session load.
How to Design a Tapering Protocol for Competition
Linear, step, or exponential taper — the wrong type wastes your peak window. Compare types, volume-reduction rules, and velocity-based readiness checks.
How to Progress Squat Weight Safely
How much should you add to your squat each week? The answer depends on training age - see linear, wave, and velocity-based increments by level.
How to Train During Competition Season
Stop resistance training during competition season and you can lose 12-18% of strength, mostly in the first 3 weeks. Here's the minimum dose to prevent it.