How I Trained Alexander Skarsgård for The NORTHMAN 

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

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

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.

Thank you Declan, appreciate your kind words🙏

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.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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.

And pharmaceuticals

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 bro, keep grindin

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

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

Yes! Thank you!

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.

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.

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

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?

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

Thank you!

@@magnus_method you lying tho. what was he taking?

happy to hear that!

PEDs 💉 coupled with diet and workout

Thank you!!

hope you reach your dream job!

"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. ^^

the results are crazy!!

and how is it going?

yes he explained it very good

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

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 LOL

Thanks for watching!

yes he does!

have you done it?

he did a great job training him

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

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

@@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.

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

@@cosborne06 pleb

@@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.

My pleasure!

true! it's awesome to follow

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

Special affects = PEDS

What are "negatives"?

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!

how is the nutrition going?

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.

Maybe because most of them don’t!?

keep it up!