An individual's force- and velocity-generating capacity across a loading spectrum.
A force-velocity (F-V) profile characterises an individual's theoretical maximal force at zero velocity (F0) and theoretical maximal velocity at zero load (V0) across a range of resistance-training loads for a given movement. It is used to classify someone as relatively force-deficient or velocity-deficient and to individualise load prescription toward the deficient quality, though evidence that this individualisation improves real-world functional outcomes beyond generic training remains limited and contested.
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