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German Volume Training
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

German Volume Training

Transform your strength and endurance with 12 weeks of relentless volume—push limits and redefine your potential, one rep at a time.

Matthias Bier
Matthias Bier· Nov 2025
3athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Athletics, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
**German Volume Training** is a transformative 12-week program designed to maximize muscle growth and strength through high-volume training. Comprising 36 sessions, this program emphasizes the classic German Volume Training method, featuring supersets that target major muscle groups like the chest, back, legs, and arms. Each workout is structured to challenge your limits with a focus on compound movements, ensuring you build both size and endurance. Get ready to push your boundaries and achieve remarkable results!

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
17.3%
Triceps
13.4%
Front Delts
11.3%
Chest
7.4%
Lats
7.4%
Quadriceps
6%
Hamstrings
6%
Biceps
5.8%
Middle Delts
5.3%
Abs
5.1%
Glutes
4.6%
Calves
4.6%
Adductors
2.3%
Rear Delts
2.3%
Forearms
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABench Press (Barbell)1010 reps60%
1BLat Pulldown1010 reps60%
Superset
2AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
2BBarbell Row310 reps@8
Superset
3APec Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
3BDumbbell Row310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ASquat (Barbell)1010 reps60%
1BStanding Calf Raise1020 reps60%
Superset
2ALying Leg Curl310 reps@8
2BLeg Extension310 reps@8
Superset
3ADecline Sit Up (Weighted)320 reps@8
3BLying Leg Raise320 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AMilitary Press (Barbell)1010 reps60%
1BFace Pull1010 reps60%
Superset
2ABicep Curl (Barbell)310 reps@8
2BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310 reps@8
Superset
3AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
3BTricep Rope Push Down (Cable)310 reps@8

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, German Volume Training is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 50 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

German Volume Training is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

German Volume Training is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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