Appreciate the MED framework applied to resistance training. The point about VRT being joint-friendly while still delivering strength gains is understated in most fitness conversations, especially for folks balancing multiple demands on recovery. What stands out is the emphasis on sustainability over maximization, most programs optimize for short-term progress but this approach seems designed for consistency across years not just weeks. Curious how the band tension curves compare to traditional barbell loading for building force production at different ranges of motion.
Thank you so much for the nice comment. This is all stuff I love to talk about. As I begin approaching 40, I thought to myself, what can I do for the rest of my life?
I knew I wasn’t going to be chasing heavy PRS anymore. It’s not the goal - it’s bad for my body. When my joints finally rebelled against me in my mid 30s, I knew something needed to change.
It’s funny you ask about the tension relationship between barbells and VRT. Yesterday I demonstrated a supinated grip bent over row with 135 pounds from my client. Not extremely heavy, but it’s an exercise I have been doing with VRT.
The weight flew up.
Since torque is limited at the weakest point, and higher tension is placed at the advantageous pointc, VRT wins in my opinion.
Appreciate the MED framework applied to resistance training. The point about VRT being joint-friendly while still delivering strength gains is understated in most fitness conversations, especially for folks balancing multiple demands on recovery. What stands out is the emphasis on sustainability over maximization, most programs optimize for short-term progress but this approach seems designed for consistency across years not just weeks. Curious how the band tension curves compare to traditional barbell loading for building force production at different ranges of motion.
Thank you so much for the nice comment. This is all stuff I love to talk about. As I begin approaching 40, I thought to myself, what can I do for the rest of my life?
I knew I wasn’t going to be chasing heavy PRS anymore. It’s not the goal - it’s bad for my body. When my joints finally rebelled against me in my mid 30s, I knew something needed to change.
It’s funny you ask about the tension relationship between barbells and VRT. Yesterday I demonstrated a supinated grip bent over row with 135 pounds from my client. Not extremely heavy, but it’s an exercise I have been doing with VRT.
The weight flew up.
Since torque is limited at the weakest point, and higher tension is placed at the advantageous pointc, VRT wins in my opinion.