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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GVT and HIIT

 

GVT and HIIT can be combined depending on your goals. Based on this pair GVT with a bulking diet first and HIIT with a cutting diet. If this does not get the desired results to move on to adding more exercise. 

Topics: German Volume Training, Fitness, Strength

GVT back and biceps

 

German Volume training is a good protocol to make your back and biceps grow. 10 sets by 10 repetitions are tough but get results. Make sure that your diet matches up with your plans. This will be one of the main deciding factors. The back is usually quite hard to train while the biceps is easier but yields lesser strength gains. 

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GVT vs 5x5 for mass

Diet is the main factor in building mass. If you have no meal plan yet cover this first. After that GVT will yield better results to build muscle than 5x5.

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, German Volume Training, Fitness, Strength, Diet

GVT chest and back

 

German Volume training can be used to build a bigger chest and back. The template is 10x10 at 60% with 30 seconds rest. The chest is usually easier to grow than your back. 

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GVT and cardio

 

GVT and Cardio can be combined if you have the time. If your goal is getting ripped take care of diet first. Cardio is second and GVT third on this list. The simplest way to get to your six pack your s a caloric deficit. 

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Can kettlebells build muscle

 

Kettlebells can be used to build mass. There are many other levers which are more important which influence whether your body builds muscle or not. Using  barbells or kettlebells to create the stimulus is an afterthought to most other factors in the equation like food, sleep, execution of the movements and intensity. Now that the obvious question is out of the way I hope you enjoy the details which lead to this statement. 

 

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How to prepare for german volume training

Be sure that you want to grow muscle primarily, pick the right exercises to do for 10x10 and start with low load. If you have not perfected form yet, seriously consider doing that first, before ingraining bad form by doing a lot of repetitions when on GVT. 

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 Stronglifts 5x5 vs. German Volume Training

This article will discuss the pros and cons of Stronlifts 5x5 and German Volume Training in detail inclusing my first hand experience and sources from the web to help you to decide which program is the better fit for you to hit the gym. Please leave comments about your own experiences to make the article even better.

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