A physical device that mesure the speed of the movement in major ...

...powerlifting movements.

Confidence
Engagement
Net use signal
Net buy signal

Idea type: Swamp

The market has seen several mediocre solutions that nobody loves. Unless you can offer something fundamentally different, you’ll likely struggle to stand out or make money.

Should You Build It?

Don't build it.


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Your idea for a physical device to measure movement speed in powerlifting falls into a crowded space. Our analysis shows a "Swamp" category, meaning several similar solutions exist, but none have truly taken off. With 5 similar products already out there, competition is present. Engagement, measured by average comments, is low at 3. This indicates that while there is some interest, it's not overwhelmingly positive. Given this landscape, you need to differentiate significantly to succeed; otherwise, you might struggle to gain traction.

Recommendations

  1. Before diving into development, deeply investigate why existing movement analysis tools haven't captured the powerlifting market. Is it accuracy, ease of use, cost, or something else? Tools like Uplift and Yogger get usability complaints, so your device needs to nail the user experience.
  2. If you proceed, don't try to be everything to everyone. Focus on a specific niche within powerlifting, such as competitive athletes needing precise data for performance optimization, or beginners learning proper form. The similar product JumpBoost focuses on vertical jump which highlights the value of niching down.
  3. Instead of building a standalone device, consider developing tools or integrations that enhance existing powerlifting equipment or platforms. Can you partner with barbell manufacturers or fitness tracking apps to provide your movement analysis data?
  4. Explore related problems that might be more promising. Could you apply your movement analysis technology to physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other sports? These markets might be less saturated and more receptive to new solutions.
  5. Focus on data visualization and user feedback. The comments around Uplift, one of the similar products, shows that users value great design and smooth UX. Plan on rigorous user testing and iterate based on feedback to ensure it's intuitive and provides actionable insights.
  6. Consider the limitations of remote analysis versus in-person coaching. The Yogger criticisms highlight this. If your device is meant for serious form correction, think about how to bridge the gap with professional guidance, perhaps through partnerships with certified trainers.

Questions

  1. What specific unmet need in movement analysis for powerlifting does your device address that existing solutions fail to satisfy?
  2. How will you validate the accuracy and reliability of your device's measurements compared to established methods like force plates or motion capture systems?
  3. What is your plan to build a strong community around your product to counteract the generic engagement in the broader movement analysis market and turn users into long term advocates?

Your are here

Your idea for a physical device to measure movement speed in powerlifting falls into a crowded space. Our analysis shows a "Swamp" category, meaning several similar solutions exist, but none have truly taken off. With 5 similar products already out there, competition is present. Engagement, measured by average comments, is low at 3. This indicates that while there is some interest, it's not overwhelmingly positive. Given this landscape, you need to differentiate significantly to succeed; otherwise, you might struggle to gain traction.

Recommendations

  1. Before diving into development, deeply investigate why existing movement analysis tools haven't captured the powerlifting market. Is it accuracy, ease of use, cost, or something else? Tools like Uplift and Yogger get usability complaints, so your device needs to nail the user experience.
  2. If you proceed, don't try to be everything to everyone. Focus on a specific niche within powerlifting, such as competitive athletes needing precise data for performance optimization, or beginners learning proper form. The similar product JumpBoost focuses on vertical jump which highlights the value of niching down.
  3. Instead of building a standalone device, consider developing tools or integrations that enhance existing powerlifting equipment or platforms. Can you partner with barbell manufacturers or fitness tracking apps to provide your movement analysis data?
  4. Explore related problems that might be more promising. Could you apply your movement analysis technology to physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other sports? These markets might be less saturated and more receptive to new solutions.
  5. Focus on data visualization and user feedback. The comments around Uplift, one of the similar products, shows that users value great design and smooth UX. Plan on rigorous user testing and iterate based on feedback to ensure it's intuitive and provides actionable insights.
  6. Consider the limitations of remote analysis versus in-person coaching. The Yogger criticisms highlight this. If your device is meant for serious form correction, think about how to bridge the gap with professional guidance, perhaps through partnerships with certified trainers.

Questions

  1. What specific unmet need in movement analysis for powerlifting does your device address that existing solutions fail to satisfy?
  2. How will you validate the accuracy and reliability of your device's measurements compared to established methods like force plates or motion capture systems?
  3. What is your plan to build a strong community around your product to counteract the generic engagement in the broader movement analysis market and turn users into long term advocates?

  • Confidence: Medium
    • Number of similar products: 5
  • Engagement: Low
    • Average number of comments: 3
  • Net use signal: 22.5%
    • Positive use signal: 22.5%
    • Negative use signal: 0.0%
  • Net buy signal: 0.0%
    • Positive buy signal: 0.0%
    • Negative buy signal: 0.0%

This chart summarizes all the similar products we found for your idea in a single plot.

The x-axis represents the overall feedback each product received. This is calculated from the net use and buy signals that were expressed in the comments. The maximum is +1, which means all comments (across all similar products) were positive, expressed a willingness to use & buy said product. The minimum is -1 and it means the exact opposite.

The y-axis captures the strength of the signal, i.e. how many people commented and how does this rank against other products in this category. The maximum is +1, which means these products were the most liked, upvoted and talked about launches recently. The minimum is 0, meaning zero engagement or feedback was received.

The sizes of the product dots are determined by the relevance to your idea, where 10 is the maximum.

Your idea is the big blueish dot, which should lie somewhere in the polygon defined by these products. It can be off-center because we use custom weighting to summarize these metrics.

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