force velocity profiling

power equations

• P=F*v

• Why determine power?

  • By performing lower body force-velocity profiling, we can get a comprehensive idea of an athlete’s force and velocity-production capabilities of the lower limb, and make training decisions based on which is deemed in

How to identify if an athlete is force- or velocity-biased

• F0 is lower than optimal → velocity based 

• V0 is lower than optimal → force based 

• (and vice versa) 

• Profile is 61% of the optimal for 90 degrees → velocity based

2 exercise with approximate load velocities

• Heavy split squats / Heavy deadlifts / Heavy step-ups → high load, low velocity 

• Plyometrics / countermovement jumps / body weight squats → low load, high velocity 
  

Discuss when a  force-velocity imbalance may not need a training intervention, use a specific sport example

Could be position specific, for example, if the position requires greater speed or greater strength, it is okay to have some imbalances (rugby)