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Many coaches use one rep-max testing as a way to measure lifting progress. The problem is that it can be time-consuming, draining, and often risky. Yes, you know how much your athletes can lift. But, nothing tells you how well they lifted it.

Absolute strength relies heavily on the coordination between your nervous system and your muscles. Your brain dictates when and how many muscle fibers fire and your muscles do their best to match the demands.With time and practice, those firing patterns become more efficient and fine-tuned to complete the task. Using VBT, you can crush strength records by maximizing neuromuscular adaptations. A lifter familiar with a specific movement will recruit muscle fibers in a more effective pattern than an inexperienced lifter. Notice high-level lifters have little to no wasted motion in their reps. They reinforced their mind-to-muscle connection repeatedly to perform with top-notch quality.

With dozens of athletes to keep track of, it seems like a tall task for all of them to train at similar exertion levels. Many times, you have to trust that upperclassmen will lead the freshman through the process. Now don’t get me wrong, a strong team culture will enhance weight room sessions. But, there’s an easier way to get everyone on the same page. Here’s how you can use VBT to program with clarity:

As a coach or an athlete, you want to ensure your training environment is safe and challenging for everyone involved. With VBT, you can adapt your sessions to any skill level and promote the same athletic adaptations.

If you're guilty of overtraining, the number you need to pay attention to is velocity loss within a set. Velocity loss is the speed change from your fastest to your slowest rep. You can influence recovery speed and athletic adaptations if you manipulate velocity loss.

There are two simple ways to track progress in the gym. Add more weight, add more reps. Obvious, right? For most people this is enough, but something is missing for you. You feel like there's more to it than that. There has to be! Turns out you're completely right, something is missing.

In this post, we're breaking down what Velocity Based Training is, and why you should care.

Advancements in technology have helped shift our society to a more connected, data-driven day-to-day. You use your phone to keep track of your friends, your bank account, and life-changing decisions, every day. So why shouldn't you use it to make the most out of your workout, too?

Real-time objective feedback has scientifically proven to enhance training performance in just 6 weeks. Feedback is used to drive motivation, and increase lifting intent and competition. It’s important to note all participants were professional rugby players and Mr. Nic Gil - New Zealand...