Q:  I am recovering from an arm injury. Someone told me to use German Volume Training because it will stimulate muscles enough to keep size and maybe continue growing. Is that true or false? A: Well I'd say you have nothing to lose in this case, because most arm injuries sideline bodybuilders for all upper body work until they are healed, so any amount of maintenance, let alone gain, will be good. My personal opinion is that GVT is good for working around injuries because the weight doesn't feel heavy. I've used it for arm exercises such as curls, lateral raises for shoulders and on the Smith machine with front squats and find it moderately effective. I also use it for dips once I've been doing dips for awhile and have my joint strength back. Point is, you're wanting to ...

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Q: What is German Volume Training? Why would I want to do it? Someone suggested it to me and I don’t know what it is or why I would want to do it. A: You didn’t say what it was you were trying to accomplish, because it’s GVT is a type of training more akin to getting cut than getting big. So if it’s size you want – while some volume training can also contribute to size – it’s probably not what you’re seeking for the ultimate in mass gaining routines. German Volume Training got its start in Germany in the 70s and then was popularized with guys like Vince Gironda and Larry Scott – highly effective volume training techniques that built big arms and other body parts. Do either 6 x 6, 8 x 8, 10 x 10 ...

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