PoinT GOResearch
Tag · 20 articles

strength training

Velocity-Based Training for Autoregulation: What Research Shows
research·11 min read

Velocity-Based Training for Autoregulation: What Research Shows

Pareja-Blanco's 8-week trial pitted 20% velocity loss against 40%, and the gap in results reshaped how autoregulation gets programmed today.

VBT·autoregulation·research
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
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
How to Use Velocity-Based Training (VBT): Complete Beginner's Guide
how to·9 min read

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
Velocity-Based Training for Jump Performance: Meta-Analysis Review
research·10 min read

Velocity-Based Training for Jump Performance: Meta-Analysis Review

Across pooled RCTs, VBT protocols raised vertical jump height by an average of 7.2% over traditional percentage-based training.

vbt·research·vertical-jump