Technical Details
- Variable Type: Discrete Metric
- Data Type: Float
- Units: m/s
- Column Name:
max_eccentric_velocity - Calculation: average pelvis vertical velocity from Initiation to Bottom
Description
Eccentric velocity is the average or maximum velocity of the center of mass during the downward (eccentric) phase of the squat. It reflects how quickly the athlete descends and can be used for tempo and loading assessment.Use Cases
- Tempo and control of descent
- Consistency across reps
- Comparison across squat types