Is this method still one of the top or been surpass by new stuff, (Waterbury,thibodeau)…
I remembered that the gvt was very popular in the late 90s…
Would you still recommend it for mass plan…
Thanks
Here’s my two cents:
Yes, GVT works great as a hypertrophy method. Gains, for me, were along the lines of freaky dramatic. But, the gains stopped pretty quick. As in, by the third workout I was completely spent. If you read Poliquin’s “five elements” article, my personal experience was almost exactly like what he writes under the section on wood-types.
So, for me, I would include it as a “booster shot” routine in my yearly plan. Maybe do it twice a year. Use it for a couple of weeks each time, then go right back to my regular training.
Others may see long-term gains with the method, but I don’t know anyone who has. I’m not doubting the existence of individuals who make long-term progress with it, I just don’t happen to know anyone personally who has.
As a side note, I never tried the 10 x 6 or the 10 x 5,4,3 variations, only the 10 x 10 variation.
Works great for bringing up lagging bodyparts too
Doing the 10x5 variation with 2 mins rest between sets works very well for me for about 3-4 weeks at a time
Works best for my arms. I learned that with GVT i change the exercises every 2-3 workout. So if i do chest for 10 or 10 with flat bench, on the 4th workout ill go to say declines for 10 of 10