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Velocity Based Training – The Ultimate Guide We know you’ve come this far because you’re interested in learning how to train in the most efficient way, achieving the best results, and enhancing your performance as an athlete. That’s why we’ve created the world’s largest Velocity Based Training guide. In this guide, you’ll find all the …

Velocity-Based Training (VBT) leverages cutting-edge technology to provide precise and actionable data that can enhance athletic performance. In this blog, we’ll explore the role of technology in VBT and how it can be used to optimize training programs. The Essential Tools for VBT 1. Linear Encoders: These devices measure the speed and distance of a …

The Power of Real-Time Feedback in Velocity-Based Training In the fast-paced world of sports, timely adjustments can be the difference between winning and losing. Real-time feedback is a cornerstone of Velocity-Based Training (VBT), providing immediate insights into an athlete’s performance. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of real-time feedback and how it can be …

In the world of Velocity-Based Training (VBT), understanding the Load-Velocity Curve is crucial. This curve provides insights into an athlete’s performance by illustrating the relationship between the speed of movement and the weight lifted. In this blog, we’ll delve into the Velocity-Load Curve, exploring how it can be used to assess and optimize training programs. …

Training volume, defined by the total number of sets and repetitions, is a critical component of any strength and conditioning program. However, merely accumulating volume isn’t enough. The quality of each rep and the overall effort put forth are equally important. In this blog, we’ll explore how Velocity-Based Training (VBT) can optimize training volume by …

If you are reading this, I always make the assumption that you are either an avid lifter, athlete or performance coach. With that in mind, I want to talk to you about a subject that is very near and dear to my heart and might be to you as well! There could be a number …

Introduction           The snatch and the clean and jerk (C&J), the two lifts performed in Olympic weightlifting competitions, are technically complex movements requiring high levels of strength, power, and agility. Weightlifters demonstrate exceptional peak power outputs during these lifts, surpassing those reported in other sports (Ho, Lorenzen, Wilson, Saunders, & Williams, 2014). Olympic weightlifting is …

If you are a coach, athlete or even every day gym goer, wouldn’t it be nice to consistently track your progress? Of course it would be. You wouldn’t be here reading this if you weren’t keen to the idea of consistently tracking your training progress. However, the key word here is consistency. What good is …

Velocity Based Training (VBT) has emerged as a cutting-edge approach in strength & conditioning that promises significant benefits for athletes of all ages and experience levels.  As parents, understanding these modern training techniques is crucial to supporting and nurturing your child’s long-term athletic development.  This article aims to explain what VBT is, how it benefits …

My coaching journey with velocity-based training A couple of years ago I was contacted by the Vitruve team asking if I would be interested in collaborating with them as a writer and researcher on their blog. At the time, I was studying Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and, although my knowledge at the time about …

Relationship Between Session Intensity and Training Days per Week in Powerlifting Powerlifting is a sport of both relative and absolute maximum strength, comprising three movements: squat, bench press, and deadlift (Ferland & Comtois, 2019). This athletic discipline has existed as a strength sport for several decades but has gained increased attention in the last 10 …

Powerlifting is a sport that has gained a significant number of followers in recent years. This sport, which was virtually unknown in the 1990s, reached its peak in the early 2000s and now, in 2023, it has become a social phenomenon. I’m sure you’ve seen people in your gym performing the fundamental exercises (squat, deadlift, …