A coach's guide to velocity-based training: definitions and diagnostics
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Thompson, S.W., Fernandes, J., Dorrell, H., Greig, L. and Bishop, C. 2025. A coach's guide to velocity-based training: definitions and diagnostics. Strength and Conditioning Journal. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000886
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Title | A coach's guide to velocity-based training: definitions and diagnostics |
| Authors | Thompson, S.W., Fernandes, J., Dorrell, H., Greig, L. and Bishop, C. |
| Abstract | Velocity-based training (VBT) utilizes the measurement of velocity to help inform and influence testing, monitoring, programming, autoregulation, and feedback strategies within strength and conditioning (S&C) practice. This review focuses specifically on the definitions and underpinning principles of VBT, as well as load-velocity profiling, while undertaking an in-depth evaluation of the literature and translating this information into practical recommendations for S&C coaches. There is a detailed evaluation of the different ways to construct a load-velocity profile (LVP), providing examples of simplicity, time efficiency, increased accuracy, and optimizing training prescriptions and manipulations. New approaches, such as combining ballistic and non-ballistic exercises and methods of extrapolation have been explored. Additionally, this paper highlights practical considerations regarding data analysis, specific exercises, statistical modeling, number of loads, and extrapolation methods. A worked example of utilizing LVP data within excel has also been presented. Finally, there is a focus on one repetition maximum prediction, the benefits and challenges of implementing such an approach, and the most appropriate ways of collecting reliable and valid data. |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
| Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
| Publisher | Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| Journal | Strength and Conditioning Journal |
| ISSN | 1524-1602 |
| Electronic | 1533-4295 |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 06 Dec 2024 |
| Deposited | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Output status | Published |
| Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
| Copyright Statement | This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced version of an article accepted for publication in Strength and Conditioning Journal. The published version of record Thompson, Steve W.; Fernandes, John; Dorrell, Harry; Greig, Leon; Bishop, Chris. A Coach's Guide to Velocity-Based Training: Definitions and Diagnostics. Strength and Conditioning Journal ()., January 23, 2025. | DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000886 is available online at: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/abstract/9900/a_coach_s_guide_to_v... and https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000886 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000886 |
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