Velocity-based training with weightlifting derivatives: Barbell and system velocity comparisons
Author Identifier
Paul Comfort: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1131-8626
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Volume
39
Issue
2
First Page
135
Last Page
146
PubMed ID
39446798
Publisher
National Strength and Conditioning Association
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
77902
Abstract
Suchomel, TJ, Kissick, CR, Techmanski, BS, Mann, JB, and Comfort, P. Velocity-based training with weightlifting derivatives: Barbell and system velocity comparisons. J Strength Cond Res 39(2): 135-146, 2025 - The aim of this study was to examine the differences in barbell and system (i.e., subject + load) velocity during weightlifting derivatives performed across a spectrum of relative loads. 14 resistance-trained men participated in 6 testing sessions, which included 1 repetition maximum hang power clean (HPC) testing and individual jump shrug (JS), hang high pull (HHP), HPC, hang clean pull (HCP), and countermovement shrug (CMS) sessions. The order of the exercise testing sessions was randomized and required the subjects to perform either JS, HHP, HPC, HCP, or CMS repetitions while standing on a force platform with a linear position transducer attached to the barbell. The JS and HHP were performed with 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100% of their 1 repetition maximum HPC, HPC with 20, 40, 60, and 80% 1RM, and the HCP and CMS performed with 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, and 140% 1RM. Mean and peak barbell and system velocities were determined across all exercises and loads using either 2 × 5, 2 × 4, or 2 × 7 repeated measures ANOVA depending on the number of loads performed. Significantly (p < 0.001) and meaningfully (g ≥ 1.49) greater mean and peak barbell velocities existed at every exercise and load combination compared with the mean and peak system velocities produced. Barbell and system velocity are distinct characteristics that should not be substituted for one another. Owing to the characteristics of the transition phase, mean barbell and system velocity may not provide strength and conditioning practitioners with meaningful information related to load prescription.
DOI
10.1519/JSC.0000000000004962
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Suchomel, T. J., Kissick, C. R., Techmanski, B. S., Mann, J. B., & Comfort, P. (2025). Velocity-based training with weightlifting derivatives: Barbell and system velocity comparisons. The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 39(2), 135-146. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004962