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Northman Training Program

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Transform your strength, endurance, and mindset with the Northman 8-Week Training Program — inspired by Alexander Skarsgård’s intense preparation for The Northman.

This full-body strength and conditioning plan is built to forge raw power, athleticism, and a lean, battle-ready physique.

Need to stay consistent while traveling? You’ll also get a specialized Travel Program—no gym required.

Goal:
Lean Muscle

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Functional, Cardio

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8 weeks program 5 days/week
45-60 mins

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Location:
Gym

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Workouts

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    Travel Week - Day 1:
    Legs + Core + Cardio
    ⭐️ 5.0

  • Man performing resistance band exercise in gym with dumbbells and plants

    Travel Week - Day 2:
    Back, Shoulders + Cardio
    ⭐️ 5.0

  • Person doing a bear crawl exercise on a gym floor with equipment in the background.

    Travel Week - Day 3:
    Mobility, Chest, Arms + Core
    ⭐️ 5.0

  • Man performing an exercise in a gym with dumbbells in the background, wearing a black shirt and green shoes.

    Travel Week - Day 4:
    Legs + Core + Cardio
    ⭐️ 5.0

  • Man exercising with resistance band in gym, extending arms outward; dumbbells and fitness equipment in background.

    Travel Week - Day 5:
    Back, Shoulders + Cardio
    ⭐️ 5.0

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Who It’s For:

  • Men and women ready to build serious strength, resilience, and athleticism.

  • Fans of functional, performance-driven training (not just aesthetics).

  • Frequent travelers who want real results without a full gym.

  • Anyone inspired by the physical transformation seen in The Northman.

What's Included:

  • 8-week progressive strength and conditioning program.

  • Full gym-based workouts (minimal equipment versions available).

  • A dedicated Travel Program for bodyweight-based training on the go.

  • Detailed warm-ups, recovery protocols, and mobility routines.

  • Nutrition, mindset, and recovery tips to maximize your results.

  • Access to a private community for support, motivation, and accountability.

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What You’ll Achieve

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Raw Strength & Athleticism

Build functional power, endurance, and total-body strength.

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Visible Muscle Development

Forge a lean, muscular physique ready for anything life throws at you.

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Unbreakable Mental Toughness

Develop the warrior mindset to conquer obstacles inside and outside the gym.

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Freedom to Train Anywhere

Master your fitness—whether you're at home, in a gym, or traveling the world.

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Screenshot of a community post in an app by Magnus Lygdback dated May 31. The post welcomes users to a new community feature in his app, encouraging engagement around fitness, nutrition, and the Magnus Method. It mentions programs like Dungeons & Dragons and training like Michelle Rodriguez. The post includes various reactions from users and options to comment.
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How it Works

Step one | Enroll In The Program

Click below to enroll and get instant access to everything inside the program.

Step two | Pick Your Plan

Choose your path—start with the full gym training plan or the bodyweight-based travel version.

Step three | Build The Body of A Warrior

Begin your 8-week journey to unmatched strength, resilience, and confidence—wherever you are.

App Features

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About Magnus Method

Online personal trainer

Magnus Lygdback is a world-renowned Swedish health and wellness expert, entrepreneur, and life coach. For over 20 years, he has become best known for working with some of the world’s most recognizable actors, musicians, athletes, artists and high-performance business entrepreneurs. Throughout his career, Magnus has developed the “Magnus Method”, a training philosophy that embraces the “ethos of an athlete” - approaching life fitness with the same specific intensity and structure that an athlete would, whilst also maintaining a balanced and healthy life. Magnus’ long list of clients includes Avicii, Max Martin, Alexander Skarsgård, Swedish House Mafia, Britney Spears, Mike Posner, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Katy Perry, Lukas Graham, Harry Styles and Alicia Vikander to name a few.

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, you will need a gym membership for this program

  • 3 day split. Beginners can do the 3 day split 1x per week and advanced can do 2x per week. Workout 3 days in a row followed a rest day

    • Men and women ready to build serious strength, resilience, and athleticism.

    • Fans of functional, performance-driven training (not just aesthetics).

    • Frequent travelers who want real results without a full gym.

    • Anyone inspired by the physical transformation seen in The Northman.

  • This program will not expire for another 4-6 months. I may only release updated versions.

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