GVT training

[kernzzi]

has anyone heard of GVT training? recently i've been doing 10 sets of bench press with 30 secs rest in between sets. good way to really hammer those muscle fibres :pfft:

[Bobsta]

German volume training, 10 sets of 10, been around since world war 2!! but do not mention zee war to the germans though :pfft:

[timinator]

do not mention zee war to the germans though

[Beowulf]

I am looking at taking it on but I'm wanting to do a light pump set after it aswell just to caspitalise on the good old pump for example I'm looking at doing

3x4 Incline Dumbell Chest press

10x10 Flat Bench

1x30 Decline Bench Flyes

Would this be overtraining?

[ThePman]

10x10 isn't enough of a pump??

[Beowulf]

10x10 isn't enough of a pump??

I'm just thinking of hitting the target from all angles

[Maximus]

I have GVT before and it can be challenging to say the least. You start off thinking that you can lifting heavier and it's to easy. By set 7 you want to die. Well worth trying though. Good luck.

[weener lad]

If you are not smashed after doing the 10 sets then up your weight. If you are doing GVT correctly then you will have nothing left.

Failing GVT have a look at doing some FST.

http://www.fst-7.com/fst7.html

[Beowulf]

I might just have to start with doing GVT by itself then.

Failing GVT have a look at doing some FST.

I was actually tossing up between these two but opted for gvt because it seems a wee bit more intense but once I finish my GVT cycle I think that'l be my next stop

[weener lad]

Having done both styles of training I would have to say FST is harder and you will see greater gains. Just personal opinion though.

[train hard]

been giving this ago every 2nd workout and im really liking it good change like it more for legs and back have noticed im getting stronger when going back too standard pyramid sets will keep doing it for another month

[TonganTerror]

10x10x100kg I did this the other night to start my chest workout loved it but had alot more than 30sec rest if 30sec is a must then the weight being pushed would not be much at all Id imagine and as pman said 100 reps in that short space of time would give an amazing(unbearable :pfft: )pump!!

[train hard]

10x10x100kg I did this the other night to start my chest workout loved it but had alot more than 30sec rest if 30sec is a must then the weight being pushed would not be much at all Id imagine and as pman said 100 reps in that short space of time would give an amazing(unbearable :pfft: )pump!!

i have 60secs rest for upperbody and 90 secs for squats i done 10x10x140kg for squats and i was feeling sick for sets 8 to 10

[TonganTerror]

oh bro are those atg squats if so thats solid effort we do em once every six odd weeks and use 120kg atg using the I go you go principle which is just disgusting to say the least lol

[train hard]

oh bro are those atg squats if so thats solid effort we do em once every six odd weeks and use 120kg atg using the I go you go principle which is just disgusting to say the least lol

thats shoulder width leg stance till the hairs on my ass almost hit the floor.

i failed on my tenth set could only get 8 next time will try and get 10 then might try move up 5 kilos

your like me im always suspect when people say how much they lift especialy squat is the worst load up the bar then bend the knees 100mm up and down waste off time those are some pretty mean efforts too tongan terror

[TonganTerror]

yeah I was just interested mate lol ive seen a dude at mine who walks and talks like the man is about 90kg walks up to squat rack loads 100kg first set(epic failure not warming)

moves about 300mm for 6 racks it, adds 80kgs(yes 80kgs)then moves the weight 300mm lol by now im crying in my pants when he walks past I say hey bro mean squat whats your max his response oh bout 240kg for 6 :shock: muah hahaha I just smile and think I love gyms :pfft: :pfft: :pfft:

[Chemo]

done a few GVT sessions to break up my usual routine and they are brutal ><

I usually have to go find a mop and bucket to wipe up the sweat :grin:

Definitly a good way to shock the body.

FST seems pro as well, gotta try that :nod:

[train hard]

yeah I was just interested mate lol ive seen a dude at mine who walks and talks like the man is about 90kg walks up to squat rack loads 100kg first set(epic failure not warming)

moves about 300mm for 6 racks it, adds 80kgs(yes 80kgs)then moves the weight 300mm lol by now im crying in my pants when he walks past I say hey bro mean squat whats your max his response oh bout 240kg for 6 :shock: muah hahaha I just smile and think I love gyms :pfft: :pfft: :pfft:

every gym has them :doh: i meant 100mm 100cm would be a pretty decent squat lol edited