Velocity-Based Training (VBT) in the high school setting:
How are you measuring strength improvement?
Common strength assessments include 1RM & relative squat (1RM / bodyweight). These methods are used to inform an athlete’s “strength” or force production.
However, it's also about how effectively an athlete can move the weight. Improper application of force can result in power leaks or kids who “look like Tarzan, and play like…” VBT can revolutionize strength assessment in athletes providing:
🔹Objective Measurement
🔹 Early Detection of Improvements
🔹 Tailored Training Zones
🔹 Dynamic Load Adjustments
🔹 Longitudinal/Historical Tracking
Incorporating VBT into your strength training regimen means you're not just guessing or sticking to a rigid plan; you're adapting in real-time to the athlete's current state. Are your athletes getting stronger right now or do you have to wait 8, 10, 12, or 16 weeks to max out again before you can answer that?
Next week we’ll start look at the importance of power as an attribute in sports and start to dive into VBT devices and principles.
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