10×10 German Volume Training

๐Ÿง™๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ Training Philosophy

  • High volume
  • Extraordinary stress and hypertrophy
  • Train each body part every 4-5 days
  • Only the last 3 sets should be difficult

๐Ÿ“… Schedule

  • Day 1: Chest & Back
  • Day 2: Legs & Abs
  • Day 3: Rest
  • Day 4: Arms & Shoulders
  • Day 5: Rest
  • Repeat

๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธ Workout

There are many exercise combinations for the GVT workout. The core concepts are:

  • 10 sets of 10 reps on all major exercises.
  • Rest for 60 seconds in between sets.
  • Target muscles from different angles.
  • Typically 4 exercises per workout.
  • Alternate antagonistic muscles during workout.

Chest & Back

Exercise AExercise BSetsReps
Flat Bench PressIncline Bench Press1010
Lat PulldownPull-up1010
Dumbell FlysCable Flys38
Barbell RowFace Pull38

Legs & Abs

Exercise AExercise BSetsReps
SquatFront Squat1010
LungeLeg Curl1010
Calf RaiseSeated Calf Raise1010
PlankLeg Raise38

Arms & Shoulders

Exercise AExercise BSetsReps
Shoulder PressLateral Raise1010
Barbell CurlDumbbell Curl1010
Close-grip Bench PressTricep Extensions1010
Hammer CurlZottman Curl38

๐Ÿ“ˆ Progression

After successfully completing 10×10 on an exercise, increase the weight by 5% for the next workout.

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