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How to Program Set-by-Set Velocity Targets

Written by Leon Foley
Updated over 2 months ago

Velocity targets allow you to prescribe training intensity using bar speed instead of (or alongside) load. In the Program Builder, you can assign a velocity target to each set individually, giving you precise control over intent (power, strength, fatigue management, etc.).


Add a Velocity Target to a Set

  1. Open your program in Programs

  2. Navigate to the week, day, and session you want to edit

  3. Expand the exercise to view individual sets

  4. In the Vel. target column, click Select

  5. Choose one of the available options:


Available Target Types

None
No velocity prescription for this set

Custom
Create a fully custom velocity zone or drop-off target (see below)

Predefined Velocity Zones

  • Light Loaded Power

  • Heavy Loaded Power

  • General Strength

  • Maximal Strength

These zones correspond to typical mean velocity ranges for each training intent.

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Create a Custom Velocity Target (Zone)

Choose Custom → Zone when you want to prescribe a specific velocity band.

  1. Select Mean or Peak velocity

  2. Ensure Zone is selected

  3. Enter your Target Min and Target Max (m/s)

  4. Click Add to set

Use zones when you want athletes to maintain movement within a defined speed range.


Create a Custom Velocity Target (Drop-Off)

Choose Custom → Drop-Off to control fatigue within a set.

  1. Select Mean or Peak velocity

  2. Choose Drop-Off

  3. Select a drop-off percentage (e.g., 5-50%)

  4. Choose what it is based on:

    • Best Rep

    • First Rep

  5. Click Add to set

Drop-off targets automatically stop the set once velocity decreases beyond your chosen threshold.


How the Target Appears in the Program

Once applied, the velocity target will appear beside the set in the Vel. target column, clearly indicating the prescription for that set.

You can edit or remove the target at any time by clicking the field again.


Note: Each set can have the same targets or a different target if required.

Note: The Output Sensor must be enabled for velocity targets to be tracked and enforced.

Important: Edits made in the Program Builder do not update workouts already scheduled on athlete calendars.

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