How to Warm Up Before Lifting Weights
The science-backed warm-up routine that prepares your body for heavy lifting without wasting time.
10 sets of 10 reps. Don't lose count in the middle of a set.
GVT is simple on paper but brutal in practice. The hardest part? Remembering if you just finished set 7 or set 8. RepLog's dedicated set counter and rest timer keep you honest.
Big visual indicator of how many sets remain. 10/10 is the goal.
GVT relies on incomplete recovery (60s rest). Be strict.
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German Volume Training works by exhausting a specific group of motor units and forcing the body to recruit dormant fibers. **Tempo Control:** GVT demands a 4-0-2-0 tempo. RepLog includes a "Tempo Metronome" in the rest timer. You can visualize the 4-second eccentric to ensure you aren't cheating the reps just to finish the set.
No, stay at 60% 1RM for all 10 sets. If you fail, note it.
Yes, but prepare for extreme soreness (DOMS). RepLog allows you to track soreness levels next day.
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