12/08/2026
VELOCITY-BASED TRAINING — CHASING PBs WITH PURPOSE
Only had 45 minutes to train today, so after a warm-up, pillar prep and movement prep, it was straight into the work:
Zercher Squats
Pendlay Rows
Cable Chest Flys
And because it’s ridiculously hot outside… a little summer biceps & triceps to finish.
One of the reasons I use Velocity-Based Training (VBT) with is simple — it gives you feedback you can actually use.
Rather than just looking at the weight on the bar, VBT shows you how you’re moving that weight.
Two reps might both be 100kg, but they’re not necessarily the same rep.
Bar speed gives you an insight into readiness, intent, fatigue and performance. When the numbers are moving well, it can give you the confidence to push. When velocity starts dropping, it tells you something too.
And that’s where it becomes really useful when you’re chasing a PB.
You’re not just guessing whether you’ve got more in the tank. You’ve got objective feedback alongside how the lift feels.
For me, that creates competition within the session.
Can I move the same weight faster?
Can I maintain velocity across the set?
Can I add load without losing the speed I’m looking for?
That immediate feedback creates intent — and intent matters.
Whether the goal is strength, power or simply performing better, VBT gives context to the weight on the bar and helps you make better decisions session by session.
You still need good programming.
You still need good movement.
You still need consistency.
But having real-time feedback can be the difference between simply lifting weights and actually understanding your performance.
Train with intent. Measure performance. Chase progress.
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