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Why Later Sprint Reps Slow Down: A Fatigue Check
how to·9 min read

Why Later Sprint Reps Slow Down: A Fatigue Check

A 12-point split spread on rep 5 isn't the same event as an even 7% drop across every split — here's how to read the difference and when to stop the set.

sprint·fatigue·repeated sprint ability
Optimal Drop Jump Box Height: Find Your h-opt in 5 Tests
how to·10 min read

Optimal Drop Jump Box Height: Find Your h-opt in 5 Tests

RSI drops once you pass your true peak height. Test 5 box heights 10 cm apart, plot the curve, and pinpoint your h-opt with this step-by-step protocol.

rsi·drop-jump·reactive-strength
Flying 10m Sprint Test: Protocol, Setup, and Benchmarks
how to·9 min read

Flying 10m Sprint Test: Protocol, Setup, and Benchmarks

A standing sprint blends acceleration with top speed. The flying 10m test isolates true max velocity, plus setup and benchmark times.

sprint·flying-10m·max-velocity
How to Test Drop Jump RSI with an IMU: A Standardized Protocol and Interpretation Guide
exercises·12 min read

How to Test Drop Jump RSI with an IMU: A Standardized Protocol and Interpretation Guide

A standardized drop jump RSI testing protocol using an 800Hz IMU. Box height selection, warm-up, execution, and data interpretation explained step.

drop jump·RSI·plyometrics
How to Test 1RM Safely Without a Spotter
how to·13 min read

How to Test 1RM Safely Without a Spotter

Skipping a spotter doesn't mean skipping safety. Follow this 5-step protocol: pin height, velocity-based 1RM estimation, and a safer attempt sequence.

1RM·safety·velocity-based training
How to Calculate Velocity-Based 1RM: Estimate Max Without Maxing Out
how to·9 min read

How to Calculate Velocity-Based 1RM: Estimate Max Without Maxing Out

Submaximal velocity data predicts today's 1RM without a single max-out attempt. This guide covers the math, per-exercise thresholds, and accuracy limits.

1rm·velocity·vbt
How to Run 10m/20m/30m Sprint Tests: Acceleration Assessment Standard
how to·10 min read

How to Run 10m/20m/30m Sprint Tests: Acceleration Assessment Standard

Timing gates in the wrong spot ruin your data. Get the exact setup, start position, split analysis, and norms for accurate acceleration testing today.

sprint·10m·20m
How to Test Vertical Jump Accurately: Force Plate vs App vs PoinT GO
how to·8 min read

How to Test Vertical Jump Accurately: Force Plate vs App vs PoinT GO

Force plates, phone apps, jump mats, and IMU sensors measure vertical jump differently. Compare protocols, error margins, and which method fits your setup.

vertical jump·testing·accuracy
Athlete Power Testing Battery: Comprehensive Assessment Guide
guides·8 min read

Athlete Power Testing Battery: Comprehensive Assessment Guide

Which four tests actually predict on-field power? CMJ, broad jump, 1RM, and sprint protocols, plus the norms to make sense of the numbers.

power·testing·battery
How to Accurately Measure RSI with Drop Jumps
how to·9 min read

How to Accurately Measure RSI with Drop Jumps

The wrong drop height skews your RSI numbers before the test starts. This guide covers optimal box heights, flight-time calculation, and norms by sport.

rsi·drop-jump·reactive-strength
How to Set Up Force Plate Testing: Step-by-Step
how to·12 min read

How to Set Up Force Plate Testing: Step-by-Step

A miscalibrated force plate ruins every test after it. Follow the setup, zeroing, athlete positioning, test selection, and interpretation steps in order.

force-plate·testing·setup
Daily Readiness Testing Protocol Guide
guides·14 min read

Daily Readiness Testing Protocol Guide

Guessing load from how an athlete feels misses real fatigue. This protocol pairs CMJ data with subjective scales and clear thresholds for load decisions.

readiness·testing·daily