221: Velocity vs. load (with Simon Overkamp)

For all the talk about velocity-based training, in many cases the programs don't look that different than load-based programs in the end. Maybe a few kilos there or a bit more intent there. Does those differences matter? Simon Overkamp works with the top throwers and handball players in Germany and he joins us this week to take a look at some of the research he is doing on the topic and his best practices for velocity-based training.

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More notes:

This month’s site theme is training the legs. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources. You can find out more about Overkamp and get in touch with him via LinkedIn. As mentioned in the episode, HMMR Media is now importing the Vmaxpro German VBT device, offering some state of the art features. You can find it in the HMMR Store. Overkamp works closely with René Sack, who has been a guest on Episode 79 and Episode 136. The latter episode touches on his own use of VBT. In addition, he went more in depth on the topic of VBT for special exercises in HMMR Classroom Lesson 16: Specific strength framework for throwing. We also covered velocity-based training by sharing our own thoughts on Episode 15 and learning from Dr. Bryan Mann on Episode 17. You can learn more from Mann in his book Developing Explosive Athletes: Use of Velocity Based Training in Training Athletes. We also have several articles on the topic on the site: using VBT in a Bondarchuk system, using VBT to monitor athletes, and finding speed targets.