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Velocity Loss Thresholds by Goal: How Much % for Strength, Power, and Size
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Velocity Loss Thresholds by Goal: How Much % for Strength, Power, and Size

Velocity loss threshold by goal isn't one flat number. Get the exact VL% cutoffs for max strength, power, and hypertrophy, plus load and phase adjustments.

vbt·velocity-loss·autoregulation
How to Build a Velocity Zone Cheat Sheet for Every Lift
how to·8 min read

How to Build a Velocity Zone Cheat Sheet for Every Lift

Stop guessing your training zones from memory. Collect load-velocity data, derive four personal bands, set velocity-loss caps, update every 4-8 weeks.

velocity-zones·VBT·load-velocity-profile
How to Set Velocity Targets for Hypertrophy Blocks
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How to Set Velocity Targets for Hypertrophy Blocks

Wrong velocity targets stall hypertrophy blocks fast. Use these load zones, velocity-loss thresholds, per-exercise cutoffs, and weekly progression instead.

velocity-loss·hypertrophy·vbt
How to Velocity-Autoregulate a Powerbuilding Block
how to·8 min read

How to Velocity-Autoregulate a Powerbuilding Block

Same program, different results day to day? Autoregulate by bar speed: set loads by velocity, cap losses by goal, and gate volume with daily readiness.

powerbuilding·velocity-autoregulation·velocity-loss
VBT for ACL Return to Play: A Step-by-Step Velocity-Based Protocol
how to·8 min read

VBT for ACL Return to Play: A Step-by-Step Velocity-Based Protocol

Bar velocity, CMJ limb symmetry, and velocity loss give objective return-to-play data after ACL reconstruction. Use them alongside surgeon clearance.

VBT·acl·return-to-play
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
How to Use Velocity Loss Thresholds in a Power Training Block
how to·15 min read

How to Use Velocity Loss Thresholds in a Power Training Block

Grinding out extra reps that kill your power output? Use velocity loss thresholds to autoregulate volume and intensity for peak athletic performance.

velocity-loss·power-training·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
Velocity Loss vs RPE for Autoregulation: Which Method Works Best for Your Training?
guides·14 min read

Velocity Loss vs RPE for Autoregulation: Which Method Works Best for Your Training?

RPE relies on feel; velocity loss relies on a number. Compare both methods for fatigue control, accuracy, and real-world programming trade-offs.

velocity-loss·RPE·autoregulation
Velocity-Loss Set Termination: The Most Precise Way to Manage Neural Fatigue
guides·12 min read

Velocity-Loss Set Termination: The Most Precise Way to Manage Neural Fatigue

Guessing when a set is done wrecks recovery. Use velocity-loss cutoffs of 10% to 40% by exercise, measured with an 800Hz IMU, to end sets at the exact rep.

velocity-loss·fatigue-management·autoregulation
How to Use Velocity Loss for Fatigue Management
how to·12 min read

How to Use Velocity Loss for Fatigue Management

Training volume creeping up while performance stalls? Auto-regulate with velocity loss thresholds, research-backed VBT fatigue monitoring in PoinT GO.

velocity-loss·fatigue·autoregulation