GVT legs and abs

 

German Volume training uses 10x10 sets and repetitions to make you grow. You can train your legs and abs with free weights or machines. Free weights will make you stronger but take longer to show results in muscle growth. Machines will isolate muscles and make them grow quicker at the expense of body function for strength. The main driver for bodily growth is food. Invest your research and effort accordingly. 

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Stronglifts can't finish set

 

Not being able to finish a set is part of Stronglifts. When it happens, take a close look whether it is a repeat fail at the same weight or the first one for a long time. If you repeatedly fail at the same loads, consider a deload or switching programs. Use the free Stronglifts 5x5 app to get better insight.

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Deadlift and back pain

 

The deadlift will cause you back pain to some degree. If you don’t treat it with respect it might even do considerable harm. Scaling back on your program and rotating sumo and trap bar deadlifts in can help. If the pain is sharp and/or persisting consult a doctor.

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GVT and keto

 

GVT and keto can be combined. If you combine GVT and keto it is better on a cut. For a bulk, you might want to allow for more carbs. For a cut, you might want to combine keto with a program that is more focused on maximum tension rather than volume for muscle definition. 

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Can you do Stronglifts forever?

 

You can do Stronglifts 5x5 for a year, maybe two. After this amount of time, you will need to change from a mental or physical point of view. Otherwise, you will make suboptimal gains or get mentally exhausted. This article shows you alternatives and you can always contact me via pascal@marathon-crossfit.com for questions.

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Deadlift and abs

 

The deadlift alone will not give you a six-pack. You will need a proper diet plan to achieve this goal. The diet plan will also be more important than the work you put in the gym. 

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GVT and HIIT 

German Volume Training and High-Intensity IntervalTraining can be combined. Focus first on your main goal. Pick one of the two programs and a matching diet. If that does not make you bigger or more chiseled, expand the exercise by adding GVT or HIIT. Avoid doing a lot of exercise with pairing it with proper dieting. 

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Stronglifts and CrossFit 

 

You will learn whether Stronglifts can be combined with Crossfit and what the results will be. In addition, you will be pointed to further workouts and material on Stronglifts and Crossfit to dig deeper.

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Deadlift and running

 

You can deadlift and run. They will distract from each other if you want to be successful in endurance or strength. If you want to get ripped focus on diet. If you want to avoid injuries in running and have the time, lift to lower the likelihood of injury.

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GVT and cutting [Article]

German Volume Training and cutting can go together. A bulk is a better partner for GVT. If you combine GVT with a cut focus on maximum tension in every repetition. Scale back on weight as needed.

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