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.
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"
@@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"
@@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
@@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?
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 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.
@@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...
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.
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.
@@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
@@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.
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.
Just wanna give you support man! Keep exercising and keep up with your healthier diet. If you ever falter in your faith come back to these comments and know that complete strangers are happy to see you succeed! Also try some yoga (like Alex in the video!). Not only does it help with your inflexibility, it can be pretty intense depending on the regiment you take. Good luck!!!
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
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.
@@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.
@@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.
I hate videos like the because all of the actors getting in crazy shape for movies are taking shit they can't be honest about. If we want to actually be about men's health and fitness, start with some real transparency please.
Why can't celebrities admit they use ped and other supplements nobody will shame them at all about it. But not telling people they are taking those things will put pressure on a average person who has no knowledge of them that they are not working out hard enough or anything.
I noticed in the film that Alexanders posture was terrible, basically his head was always jutting forward and hunched. Was this done intentionally to mimic a wolf or animal of sorts? Was his posture like this was because he was flexing his shoulder muscles during filming?
If you read any sagas a lot of them talk about dudes walking with their head low like that when they're angry I think it was meant as a call back to that
@@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.
@@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.
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!!
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.
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
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.
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.
@@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.
These videos are frigging hilarious about diets and exercises. Just like Hollywood it’s all fake. The worst part is people really believe this nonsense haha.
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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.
@@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.
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
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.
@@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.
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.
@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.
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 🔥💪🏽
5 meals a day.... for breakfast ,dianabol.... than a bowl of sustanon...... next meal , one doses of STH..... for dinner, a bit of deca-durabolin..... last meal for the night to get shredded, glenbuterol..... bon appetit....
See this is why I can’t stand social media fitness, the Thumbnail is a pic from him on True Blood season 4 - 2011, even if his physique was the same at the start, use a current picture true transparency. No bueno.
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 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.
To keep on showing gym phisics in "historical" films is really dumb. Far from adding a touch of reality...it makes them look even sillier. You pay...you get the body.
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
mate idk what are they feeding them actors with?? if i were to go with this type of workout it wouldn't do shit for me. where are the heavy compounds for mass??
Reading all the descriptions of his physique from the unfit people in this comment section one may think the guy has olympia caliber physique when in reality he looks like a guy that lives healthy life and doesn't overeat.
@@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.
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!!
Genuine question. Why is this exercise selection preferable to standard bodybuilding and then add all this rotator/hip stuff at the end? Why not just focus completely on muscle building first and then focus completely on the rotators and hips?
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!
It's pretty funny how over almost an entire decade that I've spent in bodybuilding, I still can't remember hearing of a single Celebrity Trainer that doesn't spout some pretty unnecessary bullshit.
Wow just so the trailer for this. Love Robert Eggers and this cast is amazing so will defnitely see it in the cinema soon. Amazing you train all these top actors. He looks insane in the movie clips. Must be a dedicated guy whos commmited to the role and physical transformation. I was wondering does he take any PEDs. I know every at the moment in Holiday is getting called out for not mentioning that they often take PEDs prior to this sort of muscular transformation. What do people think?
He def takes PED. As a bodybuilder myself I can safely say that if you wanted this physique you would need to work atleast 8-10 years, but this guy and every other Hollywood actor can do these kind of physiques in a year… Still alot of work done, But it is not those exercises or the 5 meals a day which made this. I would even say that some people with bad genetics would not be able to become that big in their lifetime.
How to get ripped like Skarsgard: 1: Hire a big shot trainer. Do what they say. 2: Hire a big shot nutritionist. Do what they say. 3: Get paid 7-figures to make training your full time job 5: Congratulations, you're now shredded
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
Photography is indeed impressive !
It just Lion King Conan the Barbarian(original) and its fantastic.
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.
@@TheRedRaven_ agreed about the fighting choreography
Original? Like we haven't seen Conan the Barbarian or Vinland Saga before? LOL
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"
Nice comment really enjoyed it. :D
@@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"
@@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
@@SigismundSonOfDorn hopefully you will have "acquired" some slaves on your trip. To help row back.
@@richtheunstable3359 I'm an equal opportunity acquirer of slaves, not just the men but the women and children too
chicken broccoli rice............
roids
@@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? 👏👏
@1:08 “I’ll probably forget a few thing....”
@@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?
… where is the seasoning?
Is the next video going to be: “How I fixed Alexander Skarsgard’s posture after The Northman”?
Mmmm so those exercises chicken and broccoli was all ? I hope to be alive to see the industry become honest about the chemistry use 🙏
secret herbs and spices ;)
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.
So, you don't believe in hard work? Just wanting it, and juicing up doesn't work.
@@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.
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?
Either that or tuna and ramen, brah.
Jealous jabronis up in here
2 hours a day isn’t remotely close to enough to achieve half that transformation
@@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...
Yeah! And he gained 30 lbs of lean muscle in six weeks! Completely realistic!
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.
Exactly correct.
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
This comment needs to be much higher up!
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.
Cool stuff, but you forgot to mention PEDs
Alexander's physique in this is absolute ridiculous.
PEDs 💉 coupled with diet and workout
You and Alexander work TOO well together. His look in the film was INSANE
Thank you!
Lol he is not natural in this film at all
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.
@@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
@@MrHouloul what are you even on? Do you just copy paste this to random videos?
8:41 is where the actual routine starts. Just fyi, the first 8 minutes are very interesting as well.
Legend
Thanks.
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@@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.
If you're not discussing cycles then don't F'ing bother.
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.
weight loss is predominantly about diet.
keep going man you got this
Good luck man dont complicate it and find yourself some good shows or games to play when you crave food.
You got this brother! Keep at it. You are on the path :)
Just wanna give you support man! Keep exercising and keep up with your healthier diet. If you ever falter in your faith come back to these comments and know that complete strangers are happy to see you succeed!
Also try some yoga (like Alex in the video!). Not only does it help with your inflexibility, it can be pretty intense depending on the regiment you take. Good luck!!!
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
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.
@@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.
@@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.
+They intake testosterone injections for immediate results.
@@abhineetsharan8854 It takes time to build even on PEDs but sure you get faster and better results.
You forgot to mention the secret sauce you added to the chicken and broccoli…
I hate videos like the because all of the actors getting in crazy shape for movies are taking shit they can't be honest about. If we want to actually be about men's health and fitness, start with some real transparency please.
Why can't celebrities admit they use ped and other supplements nobody will shame them at all about it. But not telling people they are taking those things will put pressure on a average person who has no knowledge of them that they are not working out hard enough or anything.
Maybe because most of them don’t!?
I noticed in the film that Alexanders posture was terrible, basically his head was always jutting forward and hunched. Was this done intentionally to mimic a wolf or animal of sorts? Was his posture like this was because he was flexing his shoulder muscles during filming?
If you read any sagas a lot of them talk about dudes walking with their head low like that when they're angry I think it was meant as a call back to that
@@peteschaub7561 I’m starting to think that was the case, that posture with the arms bowed out is an aggressive stance.
Damn, if I win the lottery, I'm getting a personal trainer.
Sickest movie I’ve seen in years, lots of Conan vibes, Alexander nailed that part, gave me chills of emotion!!
💉 💉 it’s the only thing needed to know here
Drugs.... straight up... most best kept secret in Hollywood
Mid-40's and I bet he never looked that good in his life.
A testament to his dedication and your work Magnus.
Skarsgard got massive for this role. Hard to believe just a few months of working out with kettlebells did that.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@emotionalintelligence776 And then there's people who have their brains functioning
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!!
Five meals a day.. how many injections though?
It's drugs the answer is drugs
"training cycles"
or
"training, cycles"
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.
Thank you Declan, appreciate your kind words🙏
"He likes to eat food." same bro. I eat food almost everyday tbh.
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
yea he def looked good, not quite natural I'm sure but still
I can't wait to watch this movie
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.
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.
@@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.
Im born in Uppsala, grew Up by the viking mounds. Nice too see Uppsala get a shout out in THE movie
Wow, nobody speaking about PED's...
Chicken Rice Broccoli
These videos are frigging hilarious about diets and exercises. Just like Hollywood it’s all fake. The worst part is people really believe this nonsense haha.
People think this shit is mind blowing.
Lift heavy, move your body, do it often, eat clean.
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.
To all those average physique guys, you already look like a beast! Working out is a tribute to what your body can do
You ever heard of noob gains? If u have good genetics you will definitely look good in a few months. You are clueless af
sipping on the kool aid
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.
You wanna look like that, it's gonna take more than good food, good sleep, and a good program
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.
How he Trained? He put alot of Anabolics in his body and made few repetetive movements, thats it....
Don't forget to mention the juice.
This is impressive. We sometimes forget all the people and experts that go into prepping an actor for a role.
And PEDs
I dont. Cus i dont even know how much work is involved. But its insane how much work gets involved.
@@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
@@SSTVdd ehhhhh this isn’t true.
@@samwroblewski748 if he did a program as bad as outlined in this video then peds are involved for sure lol
Looks like overly sized trapezius and deltoids to me... could it be... androgens???
And how much PEDs?
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.
He is on the sauce, bro.
What would be medium reps ?
@@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.
@@Dawarlord34 tomato, mustard?
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
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.
@@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.
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.
@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.
No shit xD
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 🔥💪🏽
"Alex", you guys old buddies? Lol.
What money can do! Incredible...
@@garethjohnstone8662 yeah, we are 2,000 years old 😂🤣 haven’t you see True Blood⁉️👍🏼
@@oczhaal also true. But he has the money well “he can break as many eggs as he wants”
@@jrbserious87 : * 1 thousand, Eric is only 1 thousand years old. Contrary to Godric, for example. ^^
3 words. Chicken, Broccoli, Rice.
But we all know it's 💉
5 meals a day.... for breakfast ,dianabol.... than a bowl of sustanon...... next meal , one doses of STH..... for dinner, a bit of deca-durabolin..... last meal for the night to get shredded, glenbuterol..... bon appetit....
This was very fun. Please more videos on his training and nutrition. Thanks
And pharmaceuticals
See this is why I can’t stand social media fitness, the Thumbnail is a pic from him on True Blood season 4 - 2011, even if his physique was the same at the start, use a current picture true transparency.
No bueno.
He looked SPECTACULAR. Truly one of his c r a z i e s t most riveting roles. So damn captivating. ⚡
easy.. he only ate boiled chicken and broccoli lol
5 meals of celltech
i cant be the only one suspicious of the traps
Meekus has come a long way from that freak gasoline fight accident.
yeah, sure buddy, chicken and broccoli
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.
James McAvoy was ripped in that movie!!! He was in Glass too.
@@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.
Where is the cycle he had?
The movie was brilliant and bold. Alexander was a beast! His figure commanded those fight scenes.
To keep on showing gym phisics in "historical" films is really dumb. Far from adding a touch of reality...it makes them look even sillier. You pay...you get the body.
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
Thank you!
@@magnus_method you lying tho. what was he taking?
Seeing the actual routines makes it obvious that actors truly would be fucked without access to pharmaceuticals
That's some serious intravenous chicken brocolly and rice cycles.
Great Video! You can hear the passion in your voice for your job!
Yes! Thank you!
So no PEDS at all?
Never mind that, what was his steroid stack?
Wow! He must've had to eat so much chicken and broccoli!
No chicken, broccoli and rice?
Honestly Alexander Traps were the best I've ever seen in my life.
mate idk what are they feeding them actors with?? if i were to go with this type of workout it wouldn't do shit for me. where are the heavy compounds for mass??
Reading all the descriptions of his physique from the unfit people in this comment section one may think the guy has olympia caliber physique when in reality he looks like a guy that lives healthy life and doesn't overeat.
Can you give a detailed schedule, doses, what was on /off , what on discontinuation etc?
This is the real workout they won't admit
@@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.
@@thevideorium2665 right and the ENTIRE purpose of this video is to get the trainer more clientele
Is the film called “The Northman”? Or is it “The Norseman” said with a lisp?
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!!
What are "negatives"?
Genuine question. Why is this exercise selection preferable to standard bodybuilding and then add all this rotator/hip stuff at the end? Why not just focus completely on muscle building first and then focus completely on the rotators and hips?
This, and drugs. Tailored, expensive drugs. Why does the fitness industry still pretend this isn't the case?
The bicep curl was.. kind of… off?
his traps in this film are unreal
Totally natural?!
Damn!!!! His shoulders look freaking monstrous!!!! I've been complimented on my shoulders but damn!!!! Dude is definitely ripped in this movie!!
Awful routine
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!
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.
Why 'used to'? Why not start again?
Chicken , brocoli and rice of course ...
It's pretty funny how over almost an entire decade that I've spent in bodybuilding, I still can't remember hearing of a single Celebrity Trainer that doesn't spout some pretty unnecessary bullshit.
And yet no one knows who you are
what was it here though?
@@aleks2194 The volume is not enough to get that big lol
@@billywolf5958 keep in mind this was the digestible version of the program for normies, no way did skarsgaard stop at 3x8 or whatever.
@@billywolf5958 yeah but I don’t think he got as big as he looks in the movie
This is.. really nothing special.
I was curious about his training after seeing the trailer
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Wow just so the trailer for this. Love Robert Eggers and this cast is amazing so will defnitely see it in the cinema soon. Amazing you train all these top actors. He looks insane in the movie clips. Must be a dedicated guy whos commmited to the role and physical transformation. I was wondering does he take any PEDs. I know every at the moment in Holiday is getting called out for not mentioning that they often take PEDs prior to this sort of muscular transformation. What do people think?
He def takes PED. As a bodybuilder myself I can safely say that if you wanted this physique you would need to work atleast 8-10 years, but this guy and every other Hollywood actor can do these kind of physiques in a year… Still alot of work done, But it is not those exercises or the 5 meals a day which made this. I would even say that some people with bad genetics would not be able to become that big in their lifetime.
5 meals a day and a shot in the ass everyday haha
How to get ripped like Skarsgard:
1: Hire a big shot trainer. Do what they say.
2: Hire a big shot nutritionist. Do what they say.
3: Get paid 7-figures to make training your full time job
5: Congratulations, you're now shredded
Hey buddy you are missing something here.
Step 4 has to be hard work, right?
Right?
@@sincetomorrow Sure, buddy, but that's just part of step 1 ("do what they say.") If you have a good trainer, they'll work you hard.
He was never small to begin with. Probably didn't take him that long to bulk up and look ripped. Wasn't like he was fat either.
Noodle legs
This dudes a total liar 🤦♀️
Great film Eggers did an amazing job.
so, when does he actually lift weights?
Excellent video, thank you!
Does your program support plant based diets for strengths and muscle mass, too?
Mmm ..... I wonder if they used the same supplements that Hugh Jackson did for wolverine . 😁😂🤣
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
anyone else rock their Rolex to the gym...lol
I like that you have also included the rest times for the exercises. Really simple, concise and to the point. Thanks Magnus.
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.
@@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.
@@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.