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The Use of Mobile Apps to Measure Barbell Velocity
September 23, 2026
This article explores the use of velocity-based training (VBT) apps and how measuring movement velocity during strength training can enhance program design, performance monitoring, and training outcomes. Visit NSCA online to learn more about sports performance and strength training.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Training Optimization Barbell Exercises Training Prescription Strength and Conditioning velocity-based training (VBT) Sports Technology Resistance Training Performance Monitoring
Velocity Based Training, from Theory to Application: Profiling
October 2, 2020
This infographic explains how to build a load-velocity profile for velocity-based training (VBT), and is the second of a three part series explaining the theory behind and application of VBT.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Infographics Load-Velocity Profile Barbell Back Squat Velocity Based Training
Velocity-Based Training Overview for the Tactical Operator
April 29, 2017
Velocity-based training (VBT) has been generating a lot of buzz lately. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Dr. Bryan Mann explains how and why VBT works, how different devices work, and how to account for them in training.
TSAC Facilitators Program design VBT Olympic lifting peak velocity Velocity-Based Training
The Use of Velocity-Based Training in Sports
February 9, 2014
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 Coaches Conference, Dr. Bryan Mann addresses velocity-based training (VBT) in sports. Dr. Mann defines VBT as "the use of various devices that measure displacement and time" as he describes each device and its ability.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design velocity based training VBT Bryan Mann Strength and Conditioning Sports Performance
Velocity-Based Training, From Theory to Application: The Basics
September 25, 2020
This infographic introduces velocity-based training (VBT), and is the first of a three part series explaining the theory behind and application of VBT.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Infographics Velocity Feedback Adaptations Threshold
Velocity-Based Training, from Theory to Application: Responses
November 20, 2020
This infographic explains the acute and chronic responses of velocity-based training (VBT). This is the third and final infographic of a three-part series explaining the theory behind and application of VBT.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Infographics Acute Response Chronic Response Velocity Based Training
Velocity-Based Training—A Critical Review
Velocity-based training (VBT) is an increasingly popular programming strategy used by strength and conditioning professionals to develop their athlete’s ability to express force rapidly. To implement the varying forms of VBT effectively within their training regimes, strength and conditioning professionals need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of strategies, such as predicting 1 repetition maximum using the load-velocity profile, modulating training loads using the load-velocity profile, and controlling training volume using the magnitude of velocity-loss. The aim of this review was to highlight these strengths and weaknesses and then provide practical examples of when each programming strategy may be most effectively implemented.
A Velocity-Based Training Program with Variable Resistance
April 8, 2026
This PTQ article focuses on the use of the back squat along with innovative technology to measure velocity during lower body lifts. Visit NSCA online to read more on personal training news and athletic performance.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development Anaerobic Performance Lower Body Exercise Power Lifting Fitness Technology Strength Training Varied resistance (VR) Velocity-based training (VBT)
Practical Application of Velocity-Based Training in College Football
August 31, 2026
This article provides a practical framework for implementing velocity-based training (VBT) in the college football setting, including strategies for autoregulation, load monitoring, training specificity, and the development of strength and power. Visit NSCA online to read more on sport performance and strength development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Training Adaptations Strength Programming Load Training Velocity Sport Performance Training Volume Power Development Football Training
Using Intensity Based on Sets and Repetitions – Over 50 Years of Experience: A Brief Overview of Load Setting and Programming Strategy
December 15, 2025
This NSCA Coach article offers a brief description on the various methods for setting resistance training loads. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and program development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development Intensity Based Training Strength Coaches Power Lifting Fatigue repetitions in reserve (RIR) relative intensity (RI) repetition maximum (RM) velocity-based training (VBT)
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