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Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 2:30 am
by IronBearRU
Is anyone using linear position transducers or accelerometer units to manage auto-regulation? Worth the money?
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 3:00 am
by CoachIronwell
Absolutely. I use a RepOne unit. Data does not lie. It completely removes the ego from my training sessions.
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 3:32 am
by IronPatriot77
I prefer the OpenBarbell open-source lineage devices. Simple, accurate string tracking is supreme.
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 4:05 am
by CaliFlex
Camera-based phone apps have gotten surprisingly decent lately if you do not want to buy hardware yet.
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 4:40 am
by SteelCoast45
The problem with apps is bad lighting in home gyms throws off the tracking completely.
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 5:12 am
by IronBearRU
How do you structure your drop-off thresholds using velocity?
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 5:45 am
by CoachIronwell
When mean concentric velocity drops by 10% from my baseline first set, the work group is done.
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 6:10 am
by IronPatriot77
For strength work, I pull the plug at a 15% drop. For hypertrophy blocks, you can push down to a 30% drop.
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 6:42 am
by CaliFlex
Yes, fatigue management is the biggest benefit. Prevents overtraining injuries before they happen.
Re: Velocity Based Training (VBT) Devices
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 7:15 am
by IronBearRU
This sounds incredibly systematic. Does it become annoying to clip to the bar every single set?