What to bust a plateau?

wildlifer_jones · 03-21-2002, 04:11 PM

Try a 10x10 rep:set scheme. 1 exercise. 30 seconds of rest. Most weight you can handle with good form. You'll be sore for days.

Robboe · 03-21-2002, 04:55 PM

**gopro** · 03-21-2002, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
GVT?

Sounds like it...

**Prince** · 03-21-2002, 08:10 PM

what the hell is GVT?

urikaburi · 03-21-2002, 11:58 PM

German Volume Training

Yanks20 · 03-22-2002, 06:40 AM

The are also alot of Russian programs designed this way

wildlifer_jones · 03-22-2002, 03:30 PM

Yes, this is very similar to GVT but not recording weight in total tonnage or poundage. Simply, use intensity as the sole measure. It's more the mental barrier or plateau that is tested.

**gopro** · 03-23-2002, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Prince
what the hell is GVT?

German Volume Training has had a ressurgence in popularity due to the teachings of strength coach Charles Poliquin. It is quite intense, and can be used for short periods to help increase mass and strength.

Robboe · 03-24-2002, 08:40 AM

yeah, i don't think natural trainers can get away with it for very long, but i can;t guarantee that cause i've never tried it.

**gopro** · 03-24-2002, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
yeah, i don't think natural trainers can get away with it for very long, but i can;t guarantee that cause i've never tried it.

Well I have...and you are correct...natural trainers can't do this too long without overtraining!

Neil · 03-25-2002, 02:16 AM

Would I be correct in assuming this would not be done to failure?

Tank316 · 03-25-2002, 07:10 AM

when i did gvt, i made sure that i ate a ton of good quality food and as always drank alot of water. i think everybody should try a different type of training methods to break things up alittle bit.

**gopro** · 03-25-2002, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Neil
Would I be correct in assuming this would not be done to failure?

The final sets are the one's in which you will end up killing yourself to get the final reps...so there are some sets that are to failure.

I agree with you Tank! You need to cycle in different training methods to keep growing. The more experienced a lifter you are, the more often you should make a change.

03-21-2002, 04:11 PM	#1
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Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,345 Photos: 8	when i did gvt, i made sure that i ate a ton of good quality food and as always drank alot of water. i think everybody should try a different type of training methods to break things up alittle bit.
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03-21-2002, 11:58 PM	#5
urikaburi Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Slovenia Posts: 9	German Volume Training

03-22-2002, 06:40 AM	#6
Yanks20 Yanks Rule! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York Posts: 243	The are also alot of Russian programs designed this way

03-22-2002, 03:30 PM	#7
wildlifer_jones Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 19	Yes, this is very similar to GVT but not recording weight in total tonnage or poundage. Simply, use intensity as the sole measure. It's more the mental barrier or plateau that is tested.

03-25-2002, 02:16 AM	#11
Neil Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 171	Would I be correct in assuming this would not be done to failure?

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