Were Vikings STRONGER Than We Think? | Ancient Workouts with Omar

Unlock your inner berserker, as Omar shows us a heart-pumping workout done by ancient Vikings, in this episode of Ancient Workouts.

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CREDITS

Host
Omar Isuf

Created By
Brian Huffman

Executive Producers
Sarah Walker
Brian Huffman
Michael Scalere

Co-Producers
Jon Erwin
John Schlirf

Associate Producer
Audrey Brandes

Writer
Omar Isuf

Researchers
Annie Powers
Cliff Roberts

Guest
Eric Helms

Director
Adam Rosante

Line Producer
Diane Akem

Assistant Producer
Annie Hadida

DIT
Raul Vargas

Director of Photography
Craig Hall

Camera Operator
Adam Griffiths

Audio
Brendon Michie

Assistant Camera
Carly Williams

Grip
James Gordon
Phil Coutu

Gaffer
Michael Yull
Xander Sith

Teleprompter
Warren Clute

Hair/Makeup
Sana Young

Prop Master
Kelly Arsenault

Props
Lisa Kannakko
Francis Lengden
Rebecca Wu
Kenzie Benavente
Matthew Parrish

Post-Production Supervisor
Jon Erwin
John Schlirf

Editors
Tammy Jez
John Shlirf
Matt Rabinowitz
Matt Reynolds
Mark Rusciano

Lead Animator
Branwyn Elizabeth

Animation Assistant
Demi Bozas

Colorist
John Schlirf

Mixer
Tim Wagner

Manager, Rights & Clearances
Chris Kim

Executive Creative Director, A+E Networks
Tim Nolan

VP, Marketing Production, A+E Networks
Kate Leonard

VP, Brand Creative, History
Matt Neary

Special Thanks
Paul Medeiros
646 Weightlifting

Music Courtesy of
Extreme
Signature Tracks
MIBE
Audio Network

Additional Footage & Photos Courtesy of
Getty Images
Pond5

[OmarIsuf]

You may now refer to me as Orm Stórolfsson the Strong.

Please and thank you.

[Arafax]

Omar is such a good guy, great to see him doing something on this level.

[tcgtpl]

I really hope History Channel continues their history of strength type shows. The Strongest Man in History was my favorite series of theirs & this is also great to watch.

[TTigerZZZ]

Utilizing Omar for this series was one of the best decisions History made, he's one of the most straight forward, honest and knowledgeable lifters currently and has been for

[TCBC]

Our man Omar delivering more quality content outside his own page is always welcome!

[PictureFit]

Thank you History Channel for such dope content!

[barbaramarquez]

This is the most immaculate collaboration between quality history/science and just good ol' fun and humor. History Channel, you really did a number here. Great job Omar!!!

[johnhenryweber]

I'm glad someone decided to finally give Orm Stórolfsson a platform for teaching us how to vanquish our enemies. I will lift many heavy stones in his honor.

[stephbt_]

Love that Omar is staying Omar even in a network media production. Neat collab. Hope to see it continue!

[christopherheins]

The gym scene needs more folks like Omar. People who not only understand the how and why, but get the culture and where we've come from. Love him promoting strength in all it's forms, keep bringing it!

[kadejungkurth]

I’m kind of disappointed Alan Thrall didn’t make a cameo in this one, but still a great episode 💪🏻👍
Happy for Omar! 💪🏻😤👍💯

[Beesechurger-herh]

Now this is quality History channel content.

[wowandrss]

These episodes should be longer, there's so much information we could have. However, thank you for what we do get!!

[Bobw]

Crazy! After following you for almost 10 years, learning how to lift with you and now being a coach for the last 5 years seeing you on history channel seems unreal. Thank you on behalf of all my clients! (Ps: I have 85% of all raskol shirts and pay heavy vat on it, please do something for your Europeans bros)

[jonphillips]

Would love to see History continue this content.

[marwanalkayali]

History got one of the most remarkable figures in the online fitness industry

[fredrickkay]

Its been a while since I've enjoyed something from this History Channel this much

[wz]

Orm has such a great way of making these historical fitness methodologies interesting and I love the challenges at the end. Did my 90% deadlift today 💪

[Turbo_Tina]

Eric Helms was a great addition, one of the best science educators out there!

[josephbadman]

So pleased to see that Omar is going this series. Fantastically entertaining and informative guy. Glad to see him hit the mainstream!