Load Velocity Calculator
Calculate your optimal training loads and speeds using military standards
Load Velocity Calculator
Understanding Load and Speed
Speed Basics
Bar speed tells us how well you move. Fast moves mean more power. Slow moves build strength. Medium speed helps learn skills. Light weights move fast. Heavy weights move slow. Good form makes better speed. Rest helps keep speed up. Fresh muscles move faster. Tired muscles slow down. Practice makes moves smoother. Better moves mean better speed. Speed shows how fit you are. Quick moves save energy. Right speed prevents injury. Good speed means good training.
Why Speed Matters
Fast moves help in combat. Quick lifts build power. Speed saves energy in fights. Fast training makes fast soldiers. Quick moves surprise enemies. Speed helps carry gear. Fast moves mean less tired. Quick reactions save lives. Speed helps in emergencies. Fast recovery helps teams. Quick moves mean better scores. Speed shows readiness. Fast training builds confidence. Quick moves mean good fitness. Speed helps win battles.
Finding Your Speed
Each lift has best speeds. Light weights move quick. Heavy weights need control. Form affects speed a lot. Rest helps keep good speed. Fresh means faster moves. Tired means slower moves. Practice makes better speed. Good form means good speed. Speed changes with weight. Light days mean fast moves. Heavy days mean slow moves. Speed shows how ready you are. Good speed means good training. Bad speed means need rest.
Training Rules
Start light to learn speed. Add weight slowly over time. Check form every time. Rest between sets helps. Good warm-up means good speed. Listen to your body. Stop if form gets bad. Speed drops mean too heavy. Fast days need more rest. Slow days build strength. Mix fast and slow days. Keep records of speeds. Watch for changes. Better speed means progress. Lower speed means tired.
Getting Better Speed
Practice perfect form first. Start with light weights. Add weight when form good. Rest helps speed improve. Sleep helps get faster. Good food means better speed. Water helps stay quick. Check speed each week. Write down your speeds. Look for better numbers. Fix form if speed drops. Ask help when needed. Learn from others. Watch good lifters. Copy good moves.
What Tests Show
Speed shows how fit you are. Fast moves mean good power. Slow moves mean tired. Speed drops show problems. Good speed means ready. Bad speed means rest needed. Tests help find problems. Numbers show progress. Better speeds mean working. Worse speeds mean check form. Tests help plan training. Numbers help choose weights. Speed helps pick exercises. Tests show what works. Numbers tell truth.