German Volume Training

**randy6969** · 11-16-2008, 12:25 AM

i want to gain lbm as soon as possible.. i was looking into new routines becuase i feel like whatever im doing right now just isnt working for me. I loked into german volume training.. what are your thoughts on training with high volume instead of low reps higher weight? can you increase your muscle mass with low weight high reps? according to this german volume training article this routine was used to pack on some serious muscle in germany back in the day. check it out.. let me know your thoughts

my stats 168 lbs 5 10' 8% bf 24 yrs

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/luis13.htm

**Ronnie Rowland** · 11-16-2008, 08:48 PM

It works decent but it's bad for causing overuse injuries.

**green22** · 11-19-2008, 08:25 PM

I use it on days I dont feel like going really heavy. I used it last week for squats and leg curls. Just pick a good weight and go at it!!!!!

**green22** · 11-19-2008, 08:27 PM

[QUOTE=Ronnie Rowland;4299900]It works decent but it's bad for causing overuse injuries.[/QUOTE

I agree bout potential for overuse injury, good point.