German volume training??

[halfmoon_]

Anyone ever try this? I;m thinking about trying this.. Although ive never done the 5x5 routine and am not the strongest guy there is.. Are strength gains still possible with this routine?

[Lusst]

I'll have to get graedy for this...

Graedy?

GRAEDY!!

He must be sleeping in the back again.

[B3rserk3R]

So do the 5x5

[halfmoon_]

Originally Posted by B3rserk3R

So do the 5x5

No, so anyone know ? Lets go Graedy!!

[chia]

Originally Posted by halfmoon_

Anyone ever try this? I;m thinking about trying this.. Although ive never done the 5x5 routine and am not the strongest guy there is.. Are strength gains still possible with this routine?

I know people who have had success with it, but it's probably not something I'd recommend to a beginner. If you haven't done the 5x5 I would suggest starting with it, since it is pretty much proven to build both strength and size. With the GVT it may be a hit or miss depending on your existing strength levels, training experience, and work capacity. Although it may not seem like it, 5x5 is already a decently high volume program, so I would try that before jumping straight into 10x10.

[B3rserk3R]

Originally Posted by halfmoon_

No, so anyone know ? Lets go Graedy!!

Benching 95lbs for 100 reps won't do much for you...

[daemonarch]

heard it works on germans only ...no, seriously, never tried it...have no clue

(I was in germany once tho...)

[halfmoon_]

Originally Posted by daemonarch

heard it works on germans only ...no, seriously, never tried it...have no clue

(I was in germany once tho...)

i'm german!

[halfmoon_]

5x5 for a couple months then switch to GVT?
the point of it all is, are there gains involved when doing GVT, a beginner doing GVT would suceed then..

[Mark Limbaga]

If you are a beginner, start with rippetoe SS or the 5x5. GVT is for guys who have built up their strength base and work capacity