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German Volume Training (GVT)

A demanding six-week hypertrophy block built around high-volume sets. How to use: 1. Main lifts: 10 sets of 10 reps at prescribed percentage of 1RM 2. Use 4-0-2-0 tempo: 4 sec lowering, 0 pause, 2 sec lifting, 0 pause at top 3. Superset A1/A2 exercises (do A1, rest 90 sec, do A2, rest 90 sec, repeat) 4. B exercises are lighter accessory work Progression: - Weeks 1-2: 60% of 1RM - Weeks 3-4: 62-63% of 1RM - Weeks 5-6: 65% of 1RM - Follow the programmed weekly percentages; do not add extra weight unless you complete all 100 reps with proper tempo. Important: This is an advanced program. If you can't complete 10x10, the weight is too heavy. Rest times: - 10x10 exercises: Exactly 90 seconds (use a timer). - Accessory work: 60 seconds After 6 weeks: Take 1 week deload, then move to Phase 2 (10x6 at higher weight) or return to normal training. Review the full schedule, then follow this plan in IronFlow.

Example built-in strength training plan in IronFlow
German Volume Training (GVT)
Days / week
3
Weeks
6
Level
Intermediate
Focus
Hypertrophy

Is German Volume Training (GVT) right for you?

Plan profile: Level Intermediate · Focus Hypertrophy · Training days per week: 3. Confirm the schedule and equipment below before starting.

Who it is for

Training level: Intermediate · Plan focus: Hypertrophy · Training days per week: 3

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This plan may not match your schedule or training needs. Training days per week: 3 · Equipment: Barbell, Dumbbell, Cable

Plan at a glance

A demanding six-week hypertrophy block built around high-volume sets. How to use: 1. Main lifts: 10 sets of 10 reps at prescribed percentage of 1RM 2. Use 4-0-2-0 tempo: 4 sec lowering, 0 pause, 2 sec lifting, 0 pause at top 3. Superset A1/A2 exercises (do A1, rest 90 sec, do A2, rest 90 sec, repeat) 4. B exercises are lighter accessory work Progression: - Weeks 1-2: 60% of 1RM - Weeks 3-4: 62-63% of 1RM - Weeks 5-6: 65% of 1RM - Follow the programmed weekly percentages; do not add extra weight unless you complete all 100 reps with proper tempo. Important: This is an advanced program. If you can't complete 10x10, the weight is too heavy. Rest times: - 10x10 exercises: Exactly 90 seconds (use a timer). - Accessory work: 60 seconds After 6 weeks: Take 1 week deload, then move to Phase 2 (10x6 at higher weight) or return to normal training.

Max lifts
Bench PressSquatBarbell CurlDipsLeg Curl
Equipment
BarbellDumbbellCable
Days / week
Training days each week: 3
Weeks
Planned weeks: 6
Sample week
Week 1

Plan shape

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Weekly volume

Planned work sets from the stored plan

work sets

Plan length

Each block represents one planned week

6
weeks

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Day-by-day schedule

Every exercise below comes from the built-in plan stored in the app.

Day 1

Chest & Back

4 exercises
Barbell Bench Press
10 x 60% x 10

Chest

A1 - 10x10 @ 60% 1RM, 90 sec rest. 4-0-2-0 tempo. Use a timer.

Barbell Row
10 x 60% x 10

Back

A2 - 10x10 @ 60% 1RM, 90 sec rest. 4-0-2-0 tempo. Use a timer.

Incline Dumbbell Flyes
3 x 10-15 @ RPE 8

Chest

B1 - 3x10-15 reps RPE 8. Rest 60 sec.

Dumbbell Pullover
3 x 10-15 @ RPE 8

Back

B2 - 3x10-15 reps RPE 8. Rest 60 sec.

Day 2

Legs & Abs

5 exercises
Squat
10 x 60% x 10

Legs

A1 - 10x10 @ 60% 1RM, 90 sec rest. 4-0-2-0 tempo. Use a timer.

Leg Curl
10 x 60% x 10

Hamstrings

A2 - 10x10 @ 60% 1RM, 90 sec rest. 4-0-2-0 tempo. Use a timer.

Leg Extension
3 x 10-15 @ RPE 8

Quads

B1 - 3x10-15 reps RPE 8. Rest 60 sec.

Seated Calf Raise
3 x 15-20 @ RPE 8

Calves

B2 - 3x15-20 reps RPE 8. Rest 60 sec.

Ab Crunches
3 x 15-25

Core

3x15-25 reps

Day 3

Arms & Shoulders

4 exercises
Dips
10 x 60% x 10

Triceps

A1 - 10x10 @ 60% 1RM (add weight if needed), 90 sec rest. Use a timer.

Barbell Curl
10 x 60% x 10

Biceps

A2 - 10x10 @ 60% 1RM, 90 sec rest. 4-0-2-0 tempo. Use a timer.

Seated Dumbbell Press
3 x 10-15 @ RPE 8

Shoulders

B1 - 3x10-15 reps RPE 8. Rest 60 sec.

Dumbbell Lateral Raise
3 x 10-15 @ RPE 8

Shoulders

B2 - 3x10-15 reps RPE 8. Rest 60 sec.

How it progresses

Manual rule

When it changes

at the end of the stored block · by your logged decision

What changes

The stored schedule carries the planned week-to-week changes.

After success or failure

Use the source guidance to decide whether to advance, hold, or repeat.

Deloads

A deload or taper is mentioned in the stored plan guidance. Review it before advancing.

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