German Volume Training Example Workout

Day 1: Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Abs

Back Squat 10 x 10 60 second Rest

Leg Curl 10 x 10 60 seconds Rest

Seated Calf Raise 10 x 10 x 60 second rest

Incline Sit up 3 x 15

Day 2: Chest and Back

Bench Press 10 x 10 60 second rest

Deadlifts 10 x 10 60 second rest

Cable Crossover 3 x 10 60 second rest

Cable Rows 3 x 10 60 second rest

Day 3: Arms and Deltoids

Dips 10 x 10 60 second rest

E-Z or Barbell Curl 10 x 10 60 second rest

Lateral Raise 10 x 10 60 second rest

Rear Delt Bent Over Raise 3 x 10 60 second rest

How to pick the correct weight for GVT

  • 60% of your 1RM or 20 rep max

  • Sets 1-3: The weight should feel light and reps come very easily

  • Sets 4-5: Entering lactic environment and muscle begin to burn, 10 reps still obtainable

  • Sets 6-7: Hard to achieve 10 reps, 6-7 reps feel hard and after a few deep breathes you can achieve 10 reps

  • Sets 8-9: Second wind, the Central Nervous System and the other energy system are activating and adapting to the volume.

  • Set 10: Last 30 seconds of the exercise. Time to dig deep and push through.