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Sam Hopes

German Volume Training (GVT) packs on muscle size, strength and volume — here's how, according to a personal trainer

A photo of a man with strong abs.

German Volume Training, or GVT, is a method that uses 10 sets and 10 reps of a compound exercise to maximize your efficiency (and gains) in the gym. With just 60 seconds between sets and as few as two exercises included per gym session, the training technique could help you pack on size pretty fast in just a matter of months.

Recently, I spoke with Max Taylorson, a London-based personal trainer, who uses the method to help his clients hit their muscle mass targets with volume and overload.

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