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 ...

Mechanical advantage drop sets use smarter progressions to extend sets, recruit more muscle and finish workouts properly ...

When it comes to building muscle, you may not be sure if more is more. Some advice suggests those who struggle to build muscle should work out using lower volume (fewer reps, sets and overall workload ...

Want to build some serious muscle mass? German Volume Training (GVT) is one method used to achieve muscle growth (also known as hypertrophy). If you’ve stumbled across GVT while scrolling through ...

Dr Mike Israetel explains why more variety doesn’t mean more muscle. Here’s what actually drives growth in the gym ...

Plus, exactly how to train to sculpt your muscles.

Volume is the gold standard in muscle building. Bodybuilders chase it, classic programs like German Volume Training and FST-7 are built around it, and most lifters still measure progress in sets and ...

Recently, I noticed a guy I’d trained around for a few years in the gym move some pretty impressive weight, far more than what he’d been regularly capable of. He was in good shape too. Naturally, I ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger has a message for anyone just going through the motions at the gym. The six-time Mr. Olympia is ...

MRI data shows skeletal frame size predicts muscle potential better than height, weight or BMI ...