PIRTS > VBT After the Load/Velocity relationship and technique,...
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Mar 22, 2025
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PIRTS > VBT
After the Load/Velocity relationship and technique, additional barbell metrics become a diminishing return.
Measuring a sub-metric of one part of an exercise that is one supporting element of a sporting task is as likely to be meaningful as team mascot colors. 🧵
After the Load/Velocity relationship and technique, additional barbell metrics become a diminishing return.
Measuring a sub-metric of one part of an exercise that is one supporting element of a sporting task is as likely to be meaningful as team mascot colors. 🧵
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This is about 90% of what is needed with VBT if you even need it. Most of the best coaches use the technology just to keep athletes aware they are really good at what they do.
The other 10% is the angel share, as we all got wars to fight.
The other 10% is the angel share, as we all got wars to fight.
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The AV Chart from the 1980s. After that, stop worrying about a very finite part of a tiny component of one element of a program.
Sports training is the worst investment as we all accept putting in a pound to get an ounce. Any more expense, energy, and time is just wasteful.
Sports training is the worst investment as we all accept putting in a pound to get an ounce. Any more expense, energy, and time is just wasteful.
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In summary, I have used barbell tracking technology since the 1990s and it's great if you have a plan and are doing all of the coaching elements before.
Lifting for control & technique with simple loading is far better than any VBT program if you have a good training program.
Lifting for control & technique with simple loading is far better than any VBT program if you have a good training program.
