How I Trained Alexander Skarsgård for The NORTHMAN

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
  • Alexander Skarsgård's trained like a Viking! We trained together for nearly a year to prepare him for his role as Amleth in the new movie The Northman. For the past 20 years, I have trained many of the world's top actors, actresses, and artists to help them become the superstars you see today.
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    Behind the Scenes Footage: • THE NORTHMAN (2022) | ...
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  • @ella17734
    @ella17734 Před 2 lety +1397

    To anyone wondering if the Northman is worth going to see...it is! One of the most original movies in years. Definitely Alex's best performance yet.

    • @OBAskincare
      @OBAskincare Před 2 lety +11

      Photography is indeed impressive !

    • @Dravianpn02
      @Dravianpn02 Před 2 lety +13

      It just Lion King Conan the Barbarian(original) and its fantastic.

    • @TheRedRaven_
      @TheRedRaven_ Před 2 lety +27

      It was an ok movie, I only wished the characters were more fleshed out. Beautiful cinematography for sure, amazing score as well. The fighting and choreography was a bit dated and stale I have to say, for example the "berserker" scene where the village was raided had a lot of non-organic choreography, basically enemies were waiting to be attacked by the main character, essentially standing in place waiting for a blow. It didn't take away from the movie but it was definitely noticeable. Good movie though.

    • @Dravianpn02
      @Dravianpn02 Před 2 lety +9

      @@TheRedRaven_ agreed about the fighting choreography

    • @sigerlion8608
      @sigerlion8608 Před 2 lety +7

      Original? Like we haven't seen Conan the Barbarian or Vinland Saga before? LOL

  • @PhantomSavage
    @PhantomSavage Před 2 lety +619

    Should have given him the real viking workout.
    Row a long ship from Norway to Egypt and back followed by several thousand rounds of a Viking children's game called "Catch the spear"

    • @laurynassuperkavoliukas9396
      @laurynassuperkavoliukas9396 Před 2 lety +11

      Nice comment really enjoyed it. :D

    • @SigismundSonOfDorn
      @SigismundSonOfDorn Před 2 lety +15

      @@richardarnez4932 thaaaat kinda depends. Yes they had slaves and they most likely did have them row, but a lot of "Vikings" were common folk looking to raid for financial and, ofc, reputation reasons. So might not have been room for slaves on the smaller ships. Though, I guess it really depends. But a lotta Vikings rowed. It was probably a sort of rite of passage. "Oh, your first voyage? You row"

    • @DocFear
      @DocFear Před rokem +4

      @@richardarnez4932 You realize that to capture slaves they first had to row themselves to the place they captured them from...
      Aside from that all literature indicates that Vikings would row with the slaves... it also indicates that most slaves were more frequently used for trading rather than for labor... the exception of course being female slaves who were used for primarily for sex

    • @richtheunstable3359
      @richtheunstable3359 Před rokem +1

      @@SigismundSonOfDorn hopefully you will have "acquired" some slaves on your trip. To help row back.

    • @SigismundSonOfDorn
      @SigismundSonOfDorn Před rokem

      @@richtheunstable3359 I'm an equal opportunity acquirer of slaves, not just the men but the women and children too

  • @reisman33
    @reisman33 Před 2 lety +29

    Is the next video going to be: “How I fixed Alexander Skarsgard’s posture after The Northman”?

  • @declangrey1185
    @declangrey1185 Před rokem +70

    As a personal trainer myself I’m always extremely impressed by Magnus and his ability to adapt to his clients needs. He doesn’t simply regurgitate bodybuilder splits that have been around since the 80s like a lot of modern trainers you see. I love he always puts the clients physical well being and them staying injury free above simply chasing a certain aesthetic. Training to look like a warrior and training to perform/act like a warrior for months at a time are two very different things and I very much appreciate Magnus and his ability to differentiate between those two scenarios. Alexander both looked and performed amazingly in this movie well done guys. Shoutout to Belfast! I’m northern Irish myself seeing amazing projects like the Northman being filmed here makes me very proud of our film industry.

    • @magnus_method
      @magnus_method  Před rokem +12

      Thank you Declan, appreciate your kind words🙏

  • @solitaryrefinement6787
    @solitaryrefinement6787 Před rokem +13

    Mid-40's and I bet he never looked that good in his life.
    A testament to his dedication and your work Magnus.

  • @argentineanbodybuilder
    @argentineanbodybuilder Před 2 lety +93

    Mmmm so those exercises chicken and broccoli was all ? I hope to be alive to see the industry become honest about the chemistry use 🙏

    • @griff1709
      @griff1709 Před rokem +19

      secret herbs and spices ;)

    • @nonsense2369
      @nonsense2369 Před rokem

      Right? It’s just lying. It’s real fucked up. Just be honest and everyone will still be impressed. The diet and training is still no joke but why are you fuckin with impressionable boys heads making em believe this shit? some go through years of training trying to look like their movie star role model and get body dysmorphia even though what they end up achieving is still impressive. Such a bummer to lie to a bunch of kids. It’s essentially what they’re doing.

    • @standunitedorfall1863
      @standunitedorfall1863 Před rokem

      So, you don't believe in hard work? Just wanting it, and juicing up doesn't work.

    • @fourcubed47
      @fourcubed47 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@standunitedorfall1863 Juicing up is the only thing that does work. And it's unlikely the industry will ever own up to it, unless they absolutely have to.

  • @AlexAgustin
    @AlexAgustin Před rokem +9

    Truly an amazing feat for Alexander. The Northman was extremely impressive. His take on the character of Amleth was genuinely believable by how much his physique and character portrayal came to be. This is by far Alexander's best work. He deserves accolades for his work on the Northman. I have nothing but respect for Alexander as an actor. He is in my top 5 favorite actors of all time. He holds no barrier in his craft. I hope to see him in more epic movies like this.

  • @thrillcollectors
    @thrillcollectors Před 2 lety +226

    8:41 is where the actual routine starts. Just fyi, the first 8 minutes are very interesting as well.

    • @scottmackenzie8071
      @scottmackenzie8071 Před 2 lety +1

      Legend

    • @Batman-nz2ue
      @Batman-nz2ue Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks.

    • @janeblogs324
      @janeblogs324 Před 2 lety +3

      Push this comment to the top

    • @JesseConsopolus
      @JesseConsopolus Před 2 lety

      ty

    • @Am979100
      @Am979100 Před 2 lety

      @@MrHouloul Hey man usually it's just Jesus spam I come across and it always is very corny so this is a first I guess. At least respect your religion enough to put more effort in than just copy and pasting something someone else wrote, it's just so low effort and lazy. This is not the way to do it bud. Get a grip and stop spamming.

  • @Austin-uj5xd
    @Austin-uj5xd Před 2 lety +525

    chicken broccoli rice............

    • @byunism
      @byunism Před 2 lety +99

      roids

    • @sgl-rayy-6742
      @sgl-rayy-6742 Před 2 lety +9

      @@byunism if is so easy as you said in comments, do it ur self and see where you at! Or you way tooo lazy to even move? 👏👏

    • @growlerfrown487
      @growlerfrown487 Před 2 lety +11

      @1:08 “I’ll probably forget a few thing....”

    • @marekbastagne
      @marekbastagne Před 2 lety +23

      @@byunism I don't think so, looking at the shoulders and traps and even the mass. The result are very good but not unrealistic (remember that is job is to move and train all day).
      This physic is, in my opinion, reachable with hard work, discipline and a hard cut (hardest part...).
      How are you justifying your thoughts?

    • @chronic_daydreamer
      @chronic_daydreamer Před 2 lety +4

      … where is the seasoning?

  • @petrecismigiu2813
    @petrecismigiu2813 Před 2 lety +693

    It's an awesome and amazing insight into a routine necesarry for building up and preparing an actor for a role. However, do not ever fall into the trap of "I'll eat and train like X = i'll look like X". It is almost always not the case, because each and every one of us is different. And props to Magnus for just sharing the routines, and not advertising them as a way to get into the same shape as Alexander Skarsgard. Respect

    • @davidlloyd2594
      @davidlloyd2594 Před 2 lety +107

      Not to mention the bespoke doctor support to monitor internals during the PED usage.
      I’m not against it, it’s just the calculated risk now inherent in portraying a physically dominant character in modern Hollywood.

    • @ImDembe
      @ImDembe Před 2 lety +74

      @@davidlloyd2594 Yeah just be honest about it, so shady when celebs and trainers say "he eat like this and look like this" or sell a product when on roids and claim it's natural....people will just be dissapointed when they don't get any gains.

    • @davidlloyd2594
      @davidlloyd2594 Před 2 lety

      @@ImDembe in fairness , they can’t be honest about it, because PED’s are controlled substances, so career wise, the latest actor transformed by flipping tyres and ‘rice chicken and broccoli’, admitting to juicing is no different to publicly sharing that they do a few lines at award show after parties - it’s never going to happen.

    • @abhineetsharan8854
      @abhineetsharan8854 Před 2 lety +8

      +They intake testosterone injections for immediate results.

    • @ImDembe
      @ImDembe Před 2 lety +6

      @@abhineetsharan8854 It takes time to build even on PEDs but sure you get faster and better results.

  • @KyCandicee
    @KyCandicee Před 2 lety +767

    You and Alexander work TOO well together. His look in the film was INSANE

    • @magnus_method
      @magnus_method  Před 2 lety +91

      Thank you!

    • @ajdpc4637
      @ajdpc4637 Před 2 lety +17

      Lol he is not natural in this film at all

    • @bojangprodoktschns5428
      @bojangprodoktschns5428 Před 2 lety +10

      It would be interesting to see one of these outlets to be honest about these things for once. But that won't sell stretch bands I guess.

    • @ajdpc4637
      @ajdpc4637 Před 2 lety +7

      @@bojangprodoktschns5428 A lot of these actors who get a little ‘specialized training’ are under contract so even they wanted to be candid, they probably can’t, I love Alexander but I’m I just a bit skeptical

    • @geronimo8159
      @geronimo8159 Před 2 lety

      @@MrHouloul what are you even on? Do you just copy paste this to random videos?

  • @seNor916x4
    @seNor916x4 Před 2 lety +19

    Sickest movie I’ve seen in years, lots of Conan vibes, Alexander nailed that part, gave me chills of emotion!!

  • @patriot459
    @patriot459 Před 2 lety +304

    After watching the movie and seeing just that first action scene with adult amleth I was actually stunned at how awesome he looked because it was so accurate to a berserker and he was such a beast

    • @Karl_Drogo55
      @Karl_Drogo55 Před 2 lety +11

      yea he def looked good, not quite natural I'm sure but still

    • @wiremuturner1482
      @wiremuturner1482 Před 2 lety +1

      I can't wait to watch this movie

    • @johnnyvig14
      @johnnyvig14 Před 2 lety +8

      I go to the gym 5 days a week and my jaw dropped when I saw him walking with his gigantic shoulders flexed out in the beginning. Its when they're pillaging a village and he's double fisting his weapons. He put on between 20-25 lbs for this role.

    • @geronimo8159
      @geronimo8159 Před 2 lety +20

      How is this "accurate" to a 'berserker' or viking? Did vikings eat 5 meals a day? Probably not. Did they do very balanced workouts which were not connected to fighting? Also no. Were their looks even that relevant to them? Also highly unlikely.

    • @owenwinn2821
      @owenwinn2821 Před 2 lety +23

      @@geronimo8159 The beauty standard for Viking age Scandinavians was actually pretty high for the period, we know from both English and Scandinavian accounts that they were better groomed than the Anglo-Saxons and the Franks, there are loads of viking age burials and finds that include combs, brushes and even an instrument for clearing ones ears. When you consider the fact that wealth was always, especially for viking age warriors, portrayed through material culture like weapons and armour, it's pretty safe to say that they did care about how they looked.

  • @3liteCasual
    @3liteCasual Před 2 lety +118

    I wish the pharmaceutical routine was included along with the workouts and diet. Just so that we know what it actually took for this transformation. The results were amazing, but we know the syringe did a lot of the heavy lifting here.

    • @seanmoore4653
      @seanmoore4653 Před 2 lety +9

      Exactly correct.

    • @marone0324
      @marone0324 Před 2 lety +13

      I'm shocked that there's only a few comments on this. those food portions made me laugh. would NOT be enough for that sort of muscle transformation

    • @Lara-fn9td
      @Lara-fn9td Před 2 lety

      This comment needs to be much higher up!

    • @LoganGalt8810
      @LoganGalt8810 Před 2 lety

      Especially with these workouts. Great exercises for building real strength all round the body, but these exercises are not mass-gainers. If Skarsgard did these, then he was juicing way more than I had expected. I can only assume some standard heavy compound lifts formed the basis of his routine.

  • @juniordev2570
    @juniordev2570 Před 2 lety +12

    Skarsgard got massive for this role. Hard to believe just a few months of working out with kettlebells did that.

    • @emotionalintelligence776
      @emotionalintelligence776 Před 2 lety

      Why's that hard to believe it's his job. If you have a personal Cook, Trainer and probably a Masseuse you'll look like whatever you need to as well.

    • @juniordev2570
      @juniordev2570 Před 2 lety +3

      @@emotionalintelligence776 Well he is pretty old, 45. You don't build muscle as easily at that age since as men get older their testosterone naturally decreases. Also, putting on muscle mass takes a long time. The amount of muscle he gained in such a short amount of time is sus.

    • @emotionalintelligence776
      @emotionalintelligence776 Před 2 lety

      @@juniordev2570 Dude if you believe thats all you can do with ample money and support then I won't waste my time. There's a big world out there for those who have their eyes and their minds open.

    • @drno62
      @drno62 Před 12 dny

      @@emotionalintelligence776 And then there's people who have their brains functioning

  • @nmichelle8279
    @nmichelle8279 Před 2 lety +487

    This is impressive. We sometimes forget all the people and experts that go into prepping an actor for a role.

    • @Pughhead
      @Pughhead Před 2 lety +215

      And PEDs

    • @kingmuhu
      @kingmuhu Před 2 lety

      I dont. Cus i dont even know how much work is involved. But its insane how much work gets involved.

    • @SSTVdd
      @SSTVdd Před 2 lety +30

      @@kingmuhu it’s not as much as you’d think then a syringe 💉 is involved. You can basically be more lenient on your diet and working out and you’ll still end up extremely ripped

    • @samwroblewski748
      @samwroblewski748 Před 2 lety +16

      @@SSTVdd ehhhhh this isn’t true.

    • @timluo6120
      @timluo6120 Před 2 lety +45

      @@samwroblewski748 if he did a program as bad as outlined in this video then peds are involved for sure lol

  • @gijsvanosdeman938
    @gijsvanosdeman938 Před 2 lety +18

    Just saw ge movie in the cinema. FANTASTIC MOVIE!
    @magnus I saw your name in the ending credits. You must be truly proud of yourself. Alexander looked amazazazing!!

  • @mmlg24
    @mmlg24 Před 2 lety +19

    This was very fun. Please more videos on his training and nutrition. Thanks

  • @joshsauverwald5643
    @joshsauverwald5643 Před 2 lety +12

    Great Video! You can hear the passion in your voice for your job!

  • @tehprimelime1063
    @tehprimelime1063 Před 2 lety +9

    Even as a computer nerd who used to workout, its lovely to see all the classic exercises still being used and how relaxing this is on the mind afterwards. Good luck to everyone who gets involved with it!

    • @jesusislord6545
      @jesusislord6545 Před 2 lety +1

      Repent to Jesus Christ
      “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”
      ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:26‬ ‭NIV‬‬
      J

    • @geeman.8081
      @geeman.8081 Před rokem +2

      In the cinema it was amazing, you need a good sound system to get the best out of it.
      Robert Eggers movies just have amazing and thunderous sound.

    • @Bvggerffpls
      @Bvggerffpls Před rokem +1

      Why 'used to'? Why not start again?

  • @vitaliyivanov7768
    @vitaliyivanov7768 Před 2 lety +59

    I like that you have also included the rest times for the exercises. Really simple, concise and to the point. Thanks Magnus.

    • @MrHouloul
      @MrHouloul Před 2 lety +1

      come to islam, and stop being utilitarian liberals or whatever the moral system or ideology you have. Islam is the only metaphysical and moral system that doesn't generate contradictions. Learn more through sheikh like othman ibn faroq or mohammed hijab or free books (Divine reality and the mirage of atheism, the Burhan, etc) ... and hopefully you guys will understand that this life is made temporary and ment to follow our desires, but to worship the necessary existence, self-sufficient, etc, who created us (through evolution or whatever the theory). There is only one god (Allah). He is not a contingent existence. He is unique and has no partners. He descended revelations to prophets such as Moses, Abraham, Jesus, and finally Mohammed peace be upon them all. Islam structures your life so your din, intellect, family and property is protected. It makes sense and its a way of life that will make you happier as a consequence. Paradise is for ever, this life is temporary, don't be blind. Its just a reminder for those who reflect.

    • @vitaliyivanov7768
      @vitaliyivanov7768 Před 2 lety +2

      @@MrHouloul Where the hell did that come from lol? Do you even realise there a many religions on this planet who all think the exact same thing about their teachings, their system and their god? Every or atleast most different religion thinks they are correct and other ways to live your life is wrong. What makes your religion so special or different? I heard this kind of thing a million times from different religious organisations. At the end of the day be glad you believe your own bullshit about allah and your religion, because no one else does. I can also suggest to stop crying in comments about things no one wants to hear, if you hate the freedom and the lifestyle of the
      West/Europeans then stop going websites we have created, stop indulging in our culture and our creations, stop going where you know you will be offended. Or better realise your religion doesn't mean anything and live life on your own terms. Either way, get lost.

    • @MrHouloul
      @MrHouloul Před 2 lety

      @@vitaliyivanov7768 What makes your religion so special or different? thats a good question. Islam is the only logical metaphysical system. It respects the fundamental principles of logic. God has to be omniscient, self-sufficient, and be independant. Catholics and protestants believe god is jesus, which is a big contradiction, so the principle of identity is not respected, done. You cant have someone who don't now be omniscient. a human has a biginning and an end. Jesus prostrated to god. he cant be god, his nature is limited. You cant be unlimitted and limitted at the same time unless you're schizophrenic. Judaism in the story of the oven of akhnai, rabis debated god and god has apologised for his mistake... So their god is Not omniscient, another contradiction... Hindus are polytheists, so how can you have a gods that are limited and not limited at the same time, same contradiction with chriastianism... How can you worship a cow or animals or whatver contingent existence it is. Atheist are materialist, so they believe matter is god, but matter does not have will to create and its not independant, its a contengent existence, so contradictory to the definition of god. Only islam is clear about its monotheistic belief. And only belief that respects the fundamental principles of logic. So, NO, not every religion are the same, islam is above all religions.

  • @PeachSweetxo
    @PeachSweetxo Před 2 lety +3

    I am obsessed with your channel! It really helps me challenge myself with my workouts.

  • @icandreamstream
    @icandreamstream Před 2 lety +6

    You forgot to mention the secret sauce you added to the chicken and broccoli…

  • @MADEbySOUL
    @MADEbySOUL Před 2 lety +64

    So overjoyed to see the man that Skarsgard spoke of in his hilarious“cheat day” story! Also, James McAvoy’s retelling of his training for Split was great.

    • @ericwilliams538
      @ericwilliams538 Před 2 lety +2

      James McAvoy was ripped in that movie!!! He was in Glass too.

    • @MADEbySOUL
      @MADEbySOUL Před 2 lety +1

      @@ericwilliams538 yeah I wasn’t surprised that McAvoy named Magnus as his trainer for that project. It’s funny to think of the connections behind the camera.

  • @Kevin-mw9rq
    @Kevin-mw9rq Před 2 lety +10

    The movie was brilliant and bold. Alexander was a beast! His figure commanded those fight scenes.

  • @lucaskazama878
    @lucaskazama878 Před 2 lety +32

    finally (my curiosity were killing me). thank you for the free explanations.
    nice to see you are making your name in the products industry as well.
    I hope your channel grows bigger and bigger. congrats

  • @MichaelBLevi
    @MichaelBLevi Před 2 lety

    Aaaaaand the long bands are sold out😎
    Thank you Magnus for showing us how you do your thing.
    I'm definitely going to try to incorporate the Kneeling Halo and Rolling Knee Tuck into my routine.

  • @Jade-bf5we
    @Jade-bf5we Před 2 lety +2

    @Magnus Method love these videos of behind the scenes fitness training for movies.

  • @vampire_biker
    @vampire_biker Před 2 lety +51

    You did a great job! And Alex is such a hardworking person, I admire his determination! Thank you for sharing his training. Can't wait to watch The Northman, the premiere is on April 29 in my country.

    • @JC-lk3oy
      @JC-lk3oy Před 2 lety

      You're in for a treat. The movie is fantastic in every way.

  • @akalion213
    @akalion213 Před 2 lety +69

    Wait wait wait let me guess... Chicken, broccoli and rice 5 times a day and working out 2 hours per day 7 days per week?

    • @Sphereal
      @Sphereal Před 2 lety +1

      Either that or tuna and ramen, brah.

    • @bono9814
      @bono9814 Před 2 lety

      Jealous jabronis up in here

    • @MeowingWhale
      @MeowingWhale Před 2 lety

      2 hours a day isn’t remotely close to enough to achieve half that transformation

    • @akalion213
      @akalion213 Před 2 lety

      @@MeowingWhale Lol what the amount of time you train doesn't really determine what your results are gonna be. You're gonna make more progress training 1 hour a day than 2...

    • @hasselett
      @hasselett Před 2 lety

      Yeah! And he gained 30 lbs of lean muscle in six weeks! Completely realistic!

  • @kev1734
    @kev1734 Před 2 lety

    I never click on vids that pop into my feed. But this movie comes out here (in New Zealand) may 19th and I'm VERY much looking forward to it! Excellent work and great video. Thanks for including all the photos and random clips :)

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Před 2 lety +1

    We need more of this!

  • @Shay-vj3wh
    @Shay-vj3wh Před rokem +5

    He looked SPECTACULAR. Truly one of his c r a z i e s t most riveting roles. So damn captivating. ⚡

  • @dynamite_dynamite5954
    @dynamite_dynamite5954 Před 2 lety +383

    I really love the workout routines this guy gives and I can’t wait to implement them. However, to all the average physique guys out there that might be gullible and stumble upon this video. You’re not gonna look like that in weeks, or even months. Keep at it and maybe you will in years. Even if you don’t you will be healthier and look like a beast in your own right.

    • @feelingweller
      @feelingweller Před 2 lety +21

      To all those average physique guys, you already look like a beast! Working out is a tribute to what your body can do

    • @79boricuarage
      @79boricuarage Před 2 lety

      You ever heard of noob gains? If u have good genetics you will definitely look good in a few months. You are clueless af

    • @user-xd5zx1jp7s
      @user-xd5zx1jp7s Před 2 lety +10

      sipping on the kool aid

    • @riggerw8778
      @riggerw8778 Před 2 lety +14

      if we all had access to Hollywood lighting, special effects, movie editing software and make up artists who can shade and tone average abs into sculpted gods, We sure could look like that in no time.

    • @james3876
      @james3876 Před 2 lety +14

      You wanna look like that, it's gonna take more than good food, good sleep, and a good program

  • @martezosunde
    @martezosunde Před 2 lety +1

    You got you a Subscriber for Life. I'm overwhelmed

  • @garrettwood6271
    @garrettwood6271 Před rokem

    Really efficient work outs and he explains each exercise extremely well and in layman’s terms for anyone to understand it

  • @notyourdad
    @notyourdad Před 2 lety +134

    Alexander's physique in this is absolute ridiculous.

    • @SSTVdd
      @SSTVdd Před 2 lety

      PEDs 💉 coupled with diet and workout

  • @andrewkellerhals1361
    @andrewkellerhals1361 Před 2 lety +14

    I found Magnus when looking up Alex's program for Tarzan and never looked back, I wish I could train with him for a month

  • @sprezzatura8755
    @sprezzatura8755 Před rokem +2

    Magnus really helped get Alex into the right shape for Northman! Amazing movie.

  • @keithmoon82
    @keithmoon82 Před rokem +1

    Im born in Uppsala, grew Up by the viking mounds. Nice too see Uppsala get a shout out in THE movie

  • @Zogger568
    @Zogger568 Před 2 lety +18

    Damn, if I win the lottery, I'm getting a personal trainer.

  • @brianhourigan
    @brianhourigan Před 2 lety +188

    Used to live in NYC, and while working in BBC Productions in BBC Worldwide, a friend of mine went to Marvel Studios just as Marvel were really ramping it up. She said three things - 1) some actors use steriods, 2) a lot of the action shots include best lighting angles and 3) if that didn't work, in post production they would work on some aspects of the actors body if they could make it work (like highlighting/shadows/ etc).
    Now I saw Northman, and I remember Alex from HBO Generation Kill - the guy was always in good shape and his body is not too crazy for someone who is in good shape, trained hard and looked after himself. Some of the Hollywood folks are definitely juicing

    • @jizzlemack9927
      @jizzlemack9927 Před 2 lety +60

      Most are juicing. He was probably juicing. It’s kinda necessary for extreme transformations in short time frames, so it’s not a criticism, just part of the process.

    • @Stagoras
      @Stagoras Před 2 lety +62

      @@jizzlemack9927 But... you then have the coaches and the actors promoting themselves talking about random exercise routines and silly diets. That, i believe, deserves criticism. Because it is a lie.

    • @berserkrblitz3231
      @berserkrblitz3231 Před 2 lety +11

      You’re definitely right- but let’s not forget that stuff isn’t some miracle drug that’ll turn a lazy slob into a stud, it’ll just make the results from the work come faster.

    • @jizzlemack9927
      @jizzlemack9927 Před 2 lety +12

      @berzerkr blitz Absolutely. I know from person experience, I’ve done it natural and I’ve done it juiced to the gills, and the difference isn’t as huge as a lot of people seem to believe. It’s a big improvement for sure, but there’s a sentiment nowadays that EVERYONE who’s lean with some muscle is juicing. The only reason I’d assume this guy did was because of the time frame required for a part in a movie.

    • @stephenkoawl3453
      @stephenkoawl3453 Před 2 lety

      No shit xD

  • @michaelallmark5497
    @michaelallmark5497 Před 2 lety

    I know your very busy but we need more videos,please! Best video yet!

  • @jondonnelly4831
    @jondonnelly4831 Před 2 lety +1

    That's a good program, lots of complex dynamic movements and the results are incredible.

  • @ainmon5875
    @ainmon5875 Před 2 lety +8

    Alex's body in the final scene of the movie was insane. Honestly didn't know a person that looks like Alex could possibly get that big without special effects. Good shit man.

    • @DarkoFitCoach
      @DarkoFitCoach Před 2 lety +7

      U never seen anybody in the gym or a bodybuilder? Wtf

    • @synergyvid
      @synergyvid Před 2 lety

      Special affects = PEDS

  • @rasalresid9147
    @rasalresid9147 Před 2 lety +477

    Nice video man. I wish I could do all these exercises, but I am still really fat and unflexible. Have been trying so hard recently though. Going to gym every day, and I got great meal plan from Next Level Diet. I hope I will slim down fast so I can start with calisthenics. I believe in myself, that's the most important thing IMO.

    • @user-fx5cd4px3k
      @user-fx5cd4px3k Před 2 lety +25

      weight loss is predominantly about diet.

    • @babywasabi
      @babywasabi Před 2 lety +12

      keep going man you got this

    • @warfighter1988
      @warfighter1988 Před 2 lety +12

      Good luck man dont complicate it and find yourself some good shows or games to play when you crave food.

    • @rodrigoreyna5952
      @rodrigoreyna5952 Před 2 lety +3

      You got this bro, keep grindin

    • @jocksmachina7759
      @jocksmachina7759 Před 2 lety +4

      You got this brother! Keep at it. You are on the path :)

  • @Floki1624
    @Floki1624 Před 2 lety

    I would LOVE more videos detailing diet/training for Alex!

  • @prensa27
    @prensa27 Před 2 lety

    Great Job Magnus 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @harpiyon
    @harpiyon Před 2 lety +12

    It's so nice to get actual content, instead of just random workout clips (without any explanation) like in many other "Train like Xxx" videos. Thank you for that.
    You did a great job & are a beast yourself! Will def check out more from your program.

    • @johannes01
      @johannes01 Před 2 lety

      yes he explained it very good

  • @JeRuJoHn1994
    @JeRuJoHn1994 Před 2 lety +15

    Thank you so much for sharing your work. I was easily motivated to continue my body sculpting journey after watching The Northman. Your insights and guidance are valuable. 🙏

  • @spaghettitime3263
    @spaghettitime3263 Před 2 lety

    Him scaling up the wall with the axe looked so insane, dude was shredded

  • @HFXmermaid
    @HFXmermaid Před 2 lety

    I just found you today due to suggested video. This is so so interesting. Now I am subbed!

  • @charissa6648
    @charissa6648 Před 2 lety +28

    Both you& Mr. Skarsgard did a fantastic job! This was extremely impressive and just reveals the amount of dedication and perseverance actors must have in order to prepare for a film and also the amazing trainers that help achieve what is required.
    You did such an amazing job! Mr. Skargard did a phenomenal job becoming his character; I believed I was watching a season in this characters life.

  • @joelbergfx
    @joelbergfx Před 2 lety +10

    Man I loved every minute of this. In film but recently did my knee doing sports, even though I work hard to stay fit, it happens. But it totally sucks, and a wakeup call at 36, and now I'm even more about injury prevention. The bands for rehab has been amazing, thanks for sharing!

  • @inquity6
    @inquity6 Před 2 lety +1

    Super pumped to see alex skarsgard in this movie, him and his brother's are some of my favorite actors currently.

  • @ironmarc7881
    @ironmarc7881 Před 2 lety

    I can’t wait to try this! Thanks!

  • @tiger1chu
    @tiger1chu Před 2 lety +16

    You did a great job with Alexander. The guy looks like an absolute BEAST

  • @Present4
    @Present4 Před 2 lety +3

    Massive transformation. Congrats

  • @ramragnarok3613
    @ramragnarok3613 Před 2 lety

    Thank's for your video, good work, Congratuleisons. 💪👍👍👍

  • @theopoiesis
    @theopoiesis Před rokem +1

    Both of you did an excellent job

  • @treytilley333
    @treytilley333 Před 2 lety +25

    Man you trained him to be a bare wolf! Awesome job bro! I loved this movie so much, Alexander has to win awards for this very believable Viking persona!

    • @johannes01
      @johannes01 Před 2 lety +1

      he did a great job training him

  • @LexieLimitless
    @LexieLimitless Před 2 lety +10

    So proud!! 🤩

  • @brayanstivenardilatoro7155

    the footage of this movie is so epic!

  • @TurnOneYeti
    @TurnOneYeti Před 2 lety +9

    Finally! Can't wait to see some more training and nutrition videos in this series. Might resubscribe to the app for this program.

  • @jrbserious87
    @jrbserious87 Před 2 lety +52

    Wow the first time I saw Alex was in True Blood and to see his body transformation is extraordinary. Two thumbs up for him. Yeah and to you too for his training 🔥💪🏽

    • @garethjohnstone8662
      @garethjohnstone8662 Před 2 lety +1

      "Alex", you guys old buddies? Lol.

    • @oczhaal
      @oczhaal Před 2 lety

      What money can do! Incredible...

    • @jrbserious87
      @jrbserious87 Před 2 lety +4

      @@garethjohnstone8662 yeah, we are 2,000 years old 😂🤣 haven’t you see True Blood⁉️👍🏼

    • @jrbserious87
      @jrbserious87 Před 2 lety +1

      @@oczhaal also true. But he has the money well “he can break as many eggs as he wants”

    • @emmanuellattab4881
      @emmanuellattab4881 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jrbserious87 : * 1 thousand, Eric is only 1 thousand years old. Contrary to Godric, for example. ^^

  • @Time2RockUrLive
    @Time2RockUrLive Před 2 lety +7

    Well done Magnus!
    This is sort of my dream job as a personal trainer... Someday...

    • @johannes01
      @johannes01 Před 2 lety

      hope you reach your dream job!

  • @js-ny2ru
    @js-ny2ru Před 2 lety

    I was waiting for this!

  • @xzendor7digitalartcreations

    Learned things I didn't know - Great Share Magnus

  • @lisafaser6031
    @lisafaser6031 Před 2 lety +18

    What a treat! Amazing training. Love the attention to prepping the body for the training/shoot. Safe and effective. Looking forward to trying some of these moves out. Thank you!💪

    • @sideshowonacid
      @sideshowonacid Před 2 lety +7

      Don't forget your injections! That's the most important part!

    • @MrHouloul
      @MrHouloul Před 2 lety

      come to islam, and stop being utilitarian liberals or whatever the moral system or ideology you have. Islam is the only metaphysical and moral system that doesn't generate contradictions. Learn more through sheikh like othman ibn faroq or mohammed hijab or free books (Divine reality and the mirage of atheism, the Burhan, etc) ... and hopefully you guys will understand that this life is made temporary and ment to follow our desires, but to worship the necessary existence, self-sufficient, etc, who created us (through evolution or whatever the theory). There is only one god (Allah). He is not a contingent existence. He is unique and has no partners. He descended revelations to prophets such as Moses, Abraham, Jesus, and finally Mohammed peace be upon them all. Islam structures your life so your din, intellect, family and property is protected. It makes sense and its a way of life that will make you happier as a consequence. Paradise is for ever, this life is temporary, don't be blind. Its just a reminder for those who reflect.

    • @dorkknight0790
      @dorkknight0790 Před 2 lety

      @@MrHouloul LOL

  • @philiplachance2702
    @philiplachance2702 Před 2 lety +58

    Just saw the “The Northman” for opening night and Alex’s physique was TOP NOTCH! Will easily steal awards in 2022 but the preparation you gave him months before that you’ve been keeping everyone informed about easily showed. Was super impressed before the film was released but on screen was a totally different monster! Great work, look forward to more of your clients absolutely crushing on screen 👏🏼🎥🍿

    • @cosborne06
      @cosborne06 Před 2 lety +1

      “Easily steal awards” what movie did you see? It was all over the place and paced terribly

    • @ainmon5875
      @ainmon5875 Před 2 lety +12

      @@cosborne06 You clearly don't watch arthouse movies, or maybe you just don't enjoy them. This movie was amazing and will 100% win a few Oscars. His last movie won a very competitive Oscar despite it being much much less of a mainstream movie than this was, and this one is likely to win more.

    • @cetus835
      @cetus835 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ainmon5875 to be fair Oscars don't mean a damn thing anymore. If you like the movie great, but there are still objective flaws

    • @Dziugenonas
      @Dziugenonas Před 2 lety +3

      @@cosborne06 pleb

    • @ainmon5875
      @ainmon5875 Před 2 lety +2

      @@cetus835 I'd like to hear about these objective flaws. The only issue I had with the movie was a single scene where I struggled to understand a few of the words.

  • @lewisbeamer1829
    @lewisbeamer1829 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love these videos very helpful 👍🏽

  • @EdanSolViamar
    @EdanSolViamar Před 2 lety

    Thanks for participating in The Northman
    It's a fantastic movie

  • @manoffewwordspodcast
    @manoffewwordspodcast Před 2 lety +3

    Appreciate the workout. I will do it at least once every week!

  • @CherryFenty
    @CherryFenty Před 2 lety +3

    Alex is such a legend!

  • @plefeuvre3426
    @plefeuvre3426 Před 2 lety +2

    You have the best job! Love your videos - thank-you.

  • @58lp2002
    @58lp2002 Před rokem +2

    Need a part 2. You do great work with these actors. You barely scratched the surface of the exercises that got him the Northman body. What I want to know is how he got such big traps, what were the exercises? Thanks

  • @dada210
    @dada210 Před 2 lety +5

    Magmus, I played (multiple) sports most of my life (HS varsity and college, etc ...), Powerlift (until life got screwed up the last few yrs, had 40inch quads, etc... and training to break a bench press record (max bench was 425lbs, before the aforementioned)) and more. So of course I realize not everyone powerlifts (or honestly is "cut out" for it). With that said, I didn't like your lifting suggestions, they're two light and not enough sets and you didn't mention "negatives" which greatly enhance size and more importantly Strength. Though for the "average person" and "newbie", it was ok and appropriate to start out with. And, I do highly appreciate the need for agility training and the abilities of agility & range of motion - these techniques you showed I did like and suggest others to listen to you on them. And Remember y'all, Form IS Everything! If you want to gain max results, size, strength, agility and Avoid Injuries - Form is Everything!! ... If its too heavy for you to workout with (including "maxing out") while keeping good form; then do Not Force it - work up to it!!

  • @alexanderfranzen3453
    @alexanderfranzen3453 Před 2 lety +2

    "He likes to eat food." same bro. I eat food almost everyday tbh.

  • @getyg3648
    @getyg3648 Před 2 lety

    Yayii Magnus posted again!😁😁

  • @classicrcheli9264
    @classicrcheli9264 Před 2 lety +1

    dude good job man, amazing movie dude looked like a beast!!

  • @qarcon3247
    @qarcon3247 Před 2 lety +5

    Honestly Alexander Traps were the best I've ever seen in my life.

  • @garethreid133
    @garethreid133 Před 2 lety +5

    Great film Eggers did an amazing job.

  • @MrRGM10
    @MrRGM10 Před rokem

    this trainer did good to Mr Alexander for a short period of time. thumbs up bro. need to see the movie

  • @Anne-hm7sv
    @Anne-hm7sv Před 2 lety +1

    I saw the movie yesterday and he was impressive! Nice job!

  • @darthsilversith667
    @darthsilversith667 Před 2 lety +10

    Hell yes! You nailed it and I thank you and Alex for your hard work in producing this epic movie! It’s such a shame it’s not doing that well at the box office.. if there was ever a movie that didn’t deserve to bomb.. it’s this movie. Take it as no reflection for the quality of this movie. I personally blame the marketing team.. the hype for this movie was all over the place a few months ago and then almost nothing right after. They needed to follow that initial push up with more trailers and then they just didn’t. Did marketing run out of money or something?

  • @D00Rb3LL
    @D00Rb3LL Před 2 lety +3

    a lot of celebrity trainers do super weird exercises that really don't add any training value so I'm glad that you stick with what works!!

    • @D00Rb3LL
      @D00Rb3LL Před 2 lety +1

      Also Skarsgard looks great!! Super intimidating

    • @lahorimunda18
      @lahorimunda18 Před 2 lety +1

      Where are the compound movements??? This video has 1 exercise that’s decent for putting on some muscle.

    • @D00Rb3LL
      @D00Rb3LL Před 2 lety

      @@lahorimunda18 compound movements are great i agree

  • @domenicduartesr.672
    @domenicduartesr.672 Před 2 lety +1

    Great breakdown. I found it very easy too follow

  • @NickyKhilnani
    @NickyKhilnani Před 2 lety +1

    very well made video, definitely signing up to the app, mainly for the nutrition

  • @jenniferdaniel6952
    @jenniferdaniel6952 Před 2 lety +5

    Killer movie and killer work outs!! Week three of this training and damn it’s good! Thanks for all the info and the extra motivation for week 3 🔥

  • @randalldraco3822
    @randalldraco3822 Před 2 lety +17

    Can you give a detailed schedule, doses, what was on /off , what on discontinuation etc?

    • @gregoryking4796
      @gregoryking4796 Před 2 lety

      This is the real workout they won't admit

    • @thevideorium2665
      @thevideorium2665 Před 2 lety +1

      @@gregoryking4796 Exactly. Whatever this video says, it's a half truth at best. They probably had little time between Skaarsgard's prior production and this to get the body. It's the same all over Hollywood. It ain't five meals and kettle bells or regular gym training.

    • @gregoryking4796
      @gregoryking4796 Před 2 lety

      @@thevideorium2665 right and the ENTIRE purpose of this video is to get the trainer more clientele

  • @waltertomsich2689
    @waltertomsich2689 Před 2 lety

    Great video, thanx Magnus
    Regards from Ecuador

  • @williamsmith8790
    @williamsmith8790 Před 2 lety +6

    Meekus has come a long way from that freak gasoline fight accident.

  • @acerock013
    @acerock013 Před 2 lety +4

    his traps in this film are unreal

  • @Lucas-kh6le
    @Lucas-kh6le Před 2 lety

    Thats crazy much core in a back workout. I love it.

  • @davidlynch9049
    @davidlynch9049 Před 2 lety

    Hey Magnus, thanks for the video. It's interesting, but can you do more in-depth on Alex's diet. Please do a follow-up video on just his diet. Thanks!

  • @TimoBirnschein
    @TimoBirnschein Před 2 lety +3

    Excellent video, thank you!
    Does your program support plant based diets for strengths and muscle mass, too?

  • @paweld
    @paweld Před 2 lety +21

    Gosh, I've been wasting my time with heavy compound lifts for years. Instead, I should have done light weights in medium rep ranges for six weeks! No wonder I've seen so little progress putting on weight.

    • @Dawarlord34
      @Dawarlord34 Před 2 lety +4

      He is on the sauce, bro.

    • @BruceWayne-de4gm
      @BruceWayne-de4gm Před 2 lety

      What would be medium reps ?

    • @paweld
      @paweld Před 2 lety +3

      @@BruceWayne-de4gm around 10-12 reps is medium I suppose. Below 5 would be low. Above 15 would be high.
      Just to be sure, my comment was all sarcasm : ) This guys' advise goes against everything I've seen for building lean muscle.

    • @CollectionLearning.
      @CollectionLearning. Před 2 lety +1

      @@Dawarlord34 tomato, mustard?

  • @EFJoKeR
    @EFJoKeR Před 2 lety +1

    A very impressive video. I'm very impressed... Well done. Keep up the good work...

  • @jacksonkincaid
    @jacksonkincaid Před 2 lety +2

    Just saw the movie. Definitely gonna try this out!

  • @ericwilliams538
    @ericwilliams538 Před 2 lety +4

    Damn!!!! His shoulders look freaking monstrous!!!! I've been complimented on my shoulders but damn!!!! Dude is definitely ripped in this movie!!