Barbell Factor

Training

Short definition

Coefficient adjusting 1RM and load estimates for barbell inertia.

Full definition

Barbell Factor is a Samson-fit correction coefficient accounting for barbell inertia and movement dynamics (acceleration/deceleration) affecting the real muscle load, refining the effective-intensity estimate.

Examples

Barbell Factor 1.05 — accounting for inertia in a fast bench press.

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