This app offers precise velocity-based training and jump performance analysis using your iPhone. Measure barbell movement, analyze jump takeoffs, and receive live voice feedback to optimize your workouts and track progress without extra hardware.
1.1.3
November 5, 2026
More ways to train, with improvements to analysis and everyday use. • Custom exercises: create your own strength exercises for single-set and multi-set training. • Four new trap bar exercises: deadlift, Romanian deadlift, paused deadlift and row. • Training data export: members with the corresponding Pro plan can export core metrics for each rep, jump and set for further analysis. • Improved jump analysis: better takeoff and landing detection in challenging footage, with reference ratings and quality notices. • More flexible analysis: see estimated time remaining when processing is slow, and choose to keep waiting or use quick results. • Clearer results: ground-contact timestamps for Drop Jump, plus refined posters, metric cards and multilingual displays. • Bug fixes and improvements to performance and usability.
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Arcus VBT is an iPhone application that provides precise velocity-based training (VBT) and jump performance analysis. It allows users to measure barbell movement, analyze jump takeoffs, and track their progress without needing additional wearable sensors.
Arcus VBT can analyze various barbell exercises including squats, bench presses, deadlifts, snatches, and clean and jerks. For jump analysis, it supports CMJ, CMJA, SJ, DJ, and POGO jump modes.
With proper technique, Arcus VBT's jump height measurements are approximately 1 cm different from force plate measurements, offering high precision for jump analysis.
Yes, Arcus VBT provides live voice feedback for velocity, power, rep count, or velocity loss. This allows users to adjust their performance in real-time during training sessions.
Arcus VBT offers several subscription plans including Jump Pro, Lift Pro, and Ultra, which combine features of both. Monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions are available, with specific pricing detailed within the app. Coach plans are also offered separately.
Subscriptions for Arcus VBT can be managed or canceled within your Apple Account subscription settings. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends to prevent automatic renewal.
Arcus VBT is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.
The latest version of Arcus VBT is 1.1.3, and it was last updated on November 5, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
