Velocity-based training has revolutionized strength and conditioning, but new research reveals a critical flaw in 1RM prediction accuracy that's been putting athletes at risk for years.

In this episode of Sport Science Decoded, we break down groundbreaking research on gender differences in minimal velocity threshold (MVT) for back squat 1RM prediction. Discover why current velocity-based training methods have been systematically failing female athletes and how proper load-velocity relationship modeling can improve training safety and accuracy for both male and female populations.

Perfect for: Exercise science researchers, strength and conditioning professionals, performance coaches, sports scientists, and evidence-based practitioners seeking the latest velocity-based training research

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Dello Stritto, E., Romagnoli, R., Nocchi, M., & Piacentini, M. F. (2025). How Does Load Selection and Sex Influence 1RM Prediction Using the Minimal Velocity Threshold During Free-Weight Back Squat? Sports, 13(7), 224. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports13070224