Best Velocity Tracking Apps for Powerlifting – with Alex Renner

Best Velocity Tracking Apps for Powerlifting – with Alex Renner

Evidence Strong · 2025-06-04

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Are you relying on smartphone apps for barbell velocity tracking? Do you know which app delivers the most accurate measurements? What can coaches learn from the latest research on velocity-based training technologies?

Alex Renner is a competitive powerlifter and researcher based in Austria, holding the highest Austrian Total and being a FISU World Champion. His expertise lies in strength training and velocity-based training, as he studies at the University of Vienna. His recent research investigates the accuracy of smartphone apps for measuring barbell velocity in powerlifting exercises.

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Original research paper(s):

Renner A, Mitter B, Baca A. Concurrent validity of novel smartphone-based apps monitoring barbell velocity in powerlifting exercises. PloS one. 2024 Nov 19;19(11):e0313919.

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0313919

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