GVT/gear

[jtterrible]

I am swapping to a GVT routine because I have always liked the look of it and decided I might try it. I also just started my first cycle and I was wondering about the difference it would make. I know people say to train the same, but with this I'm not sure what to do to up intensity really other than add weight, but with this much volume idk if that is a real option. Thoughts? perhaps throw in some heavier sets after it's all done?

M -
Bench - 10x10
Skull Crushers - 10x10
Military Press - 10x10
W -
Rows - 10x10
Barbell Curls - 10x10
F -
Squat - 10x10
Calf Raises - 10x10

I want to throw Deadlifts in there, but I'm not sure where I want them due to what the sites I've read say about the intensity of the routine. I am wondering about leg or back. Ideas?

 

[jimm]

10 sets of 10?...i take it these are all drop sets...

 

[bigbill69]

dude im on my second day of gvt and today i did squats that shits no joke i thought i was going to die im doing gvt m w f friday also only 3 days a week i think the original is 5 days a week but theres no way in hell i see my body recovering that quick to do another gvt session in 1 week.im interseted in seeing how you respond keep us posted

 

[bigbill69]

10 sets of 10?...i take it these are all drop sets...

no not drop sets your supposed to pick a weight you can rep around 20 times and keep that but theres a very good chance youll end up lowering the weight by the 6th 7th set

 

[jtterrible]

Lol.. How was the original split set up for 5 days?

 

[bigbill69]

it was setup
MONDAY-Chest Back
Tuesday-LEGS
Wendsday-off
Thursday-Arms
Friday-off
saturday-chest Back
Sunday-legs
Monday-off
So basically you would work that muscle every 5 days but that would just be crazy insane

 

[jtterrible]

I really am curious with gear though.. from what I've heard your recovery time is like 24 hours..

 

[jtterrible]

does no one do GVT or what??

 

[natural1]

Hey, i do GVT every now and again to add some variaty and a change of pace becouse i tend to lift heavy a lot. I aint on gear so cannot realy comment on that. But as i understand your only supposed to do 1 set of 10x10 with a compound lift like Squat etc then just do some isolation accessory work after (at a weight of your chioce) In theory after doing your 10x10 you should be too fatuiged to lift much more. So guess what im saying is that u should'nt be able to do 3 x 10x10 like your proposing 4 monday for example as your first set should have done the trick if performed with the correct intensity


good luck whatever you do and keep us posted

 

[jtterrible]

Hey, i do GVT every now and again to add some variaty and a change of pace becouse i tend to lift heavy a lot. I aint on gear so cannot realy comment on that. But as i understand your only supposed to do 1 set of 10x10 with a compound lift like Squat etc then just do some isolation accessory work after (at a weight of your chioce) In theory after doing your 10x10 you should be too fatuiged to lift much more. So guess what im saying is that u should'nt be able to do 3 x 10x10 like your proposing 4 monday for example as your first set should have done the trick if performed with the correct intensity


good luck whatever you do and keep us posted

That is only a single 10x10 for each main muscle group. Accessory lifts would be more unilateral isolation work.

 

[jtterrible]

I really could use advice on if this will work or not

 

[jimm]

man seriously when your on gear you can pretty much train how you want and your still gonna grow lol!

 

[myCATpowerlifts]

sub in pull-downs instead of curls

 

[ManoMan1117]

M-A1. 10x10 Bench Rest 1min
A2. 10x10 Pull Ups or Pull Downs Rest 90sec

W- A1.10x10 Squat Rest 1 min
A2. Physioball Leg Curl Lying on ground 10x10 Rest 90 Sec
F- A1. Military Press DB Rest 1min
A2. Upright Rows Rest 90sec

* can add in accessory lifts as you see fit, can also add in an Arm Day if you wanted to. same template bi/tri;s

 

[jtterrible]

M-A1. 10x10 Bench Rest 1min
A2. 10x10 Pull Ups or Pull Downs Rest 90sec

W- A1.10x10 Squat Rest 1 min
A2. Physioball Leg Curl Lying on ground 10x10 Rest 90 Sec
F- A1. Military Press DB Rest 1min
A2. Upright Rows Rest 90sec

* can add in accessory lifts as you see fit, can also add in an Arm Day if you wanted to. same template bi/tri;s

I like this I only have mwf to lift.. so adding an arm day won't work .. will they lag behind with this plan?

 

[ManoMan1117]

You are getting plenty of arm work done on with the upper body movements... however if you feel they are lagging, then you can always add in some accessory arm lifts on any one of the three days

 

[ManoMan1117]

Also i have never taken gear, but logic says i would avoid GVT if i was using something like winny which would be tough on joints, b/c GVT is very repetitive with movements it probably isn't the best choice if you were using something that was already adding stress to joints.

 

[jtterrible]

I'm running test and eq @ 600mg/wk.. So not an issue.. Thank you for this help man

 

[Mr.BTB]

GVT is the best thing, well for me anyway. I get great growth and love the workouts, plus I dont get alot of time to train so its great as its only 45 min - 55 if I go to piss etc. lol