GVT is effective, especially if you're just getting into lifting or have been away for a while. The key thing is to pick a light enough weight to complete your reps and sets without getting into HIT methods...beyond failure, forced reps, drop sets, etc.
If done properly GVT is very effective at recruiting muscle fibers and developing your CNS. IMHO, it isn't as an effective building method as HIT systems...DoggCrapp, Yate's Blood &Guts, etc.
GVT isn't anything new, but it's effective. GVT is an excellent way to build into a 5x5 program, HIT system, etc.
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